Scott Sommerlatte

Scott Sommerlatte

Great Food

After a long day on the water, nothing beats a good meal. You know, after sweating all day in the...

Firsts

First times- we all have them and, they have such a profound effect on us, that they shape our lives...

Tattoo

How does a person show devotion and dedication to someone or something? Well actually, the ways are infinite. For example,...

False Advertising

Okay, so I was surfing the World Wide Web the other day and I come across this website of a...

Nature and Patience

I imagine it is pretty funny to watch. By that I mean, funny to watch me scramble around for ideas...

Mentors

I have always liked to attribute my success to hard work and dedication but, I can't help but acknowledge the...

Why So Much?

People ask many questions of fishing guides. One that I hear often is, “Why are those little poling skiffs like...

Memories

Throughout my life I have been accused of being a lot of things and even called a few names. Sad...

Mark Nichols

I can still remember the day that I learned what that little lure could do. I was fishing with my...

Skiffs. . .

It is hard to believe that I have been fishing the coastal water of Texas for well over three decades...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Shrimp and Bean Stew

INGREDIENTS 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tsp fresh lemon zest and 1 Tbsp juice1 tsp sweet or...

Creamy Crab Croquettes Japanese-Style

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Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine October 2025

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