Scott Sommerlatte

Scott Sommerlatte

Is Progress a Good Name for It?

Looking back at my childhood, I realize how truly blessed I have been. You see, unlike the kiddos today, my...

User Conflict and Other Issues

A few months back I covered the subject of "user conflict" in our bays. Now for any not familiar with...

The Texas Fishing Industry

Many people do not realize the influence we Texans have had and continue to have on our nation. I could...

Hello, My Name is Scott, and I'm a GEAR JUNKIE

It is an undisputed fact that I am a gearhead. In fact, for me, it is all about the stuff!...

Big Little Boat

I am a marsh rat. In fact, it would be safe to say; the smaller the water, the happier I...

Ramblings of a Half-Baked Guide

By the time this issue makes it into your hands, I will have been guiding fly and light-tackle anglers full...

The Difference

It is no big secret that I take my job very seriously. I live eat, sleep and breathe fishing and...

The People

It is crazy where some of my ideas for this piece come from. For example, I am sitting on the...

From Dusk till Dawn

I do not know what it is about heading out real early or coming in real late but, there is...

For Sale!

In today's economic climate, the last thing many people are considering is buying a boat. However, for those who have...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.

Recipe of the month

Shrimp and Crawfish Bisque

This wonderful recipe comes from Debbie Ulrich and was featured during the cooking presentations at the Port O’Connor Boat Show...

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