Shallow Thinking
Historically, August is one of the hottest months of the year and supposedly most of the trout here on our...
Steve Hillman
Steve Hillman is a full-time fishing guide on his home waters of Galveston Bay. Steve fishes the entire Galveston Bay Complex, wading and drifting for trout, redfish, and flounder using artificial lures.
409-256-7937
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409-256-7937
[email protected]
Challenge Yourself
I occasionally receive calls from prospective clients wanting to use live bait. After explaining my style of fishing, some remain...
Topwater Chatter – Subtle Slurps to Massive Explosions
A late spring cold front blew through the area the night before our trip bringing gale force wind and high...
Under Construction
As my wife and I were driving to my daughter’s volleyball game the other day, traffic bottle-necked on Interstate 45...
An Honest Generational Assessment
Great-grandpa T, Theodor Hillman, built 16-foot skiffs out of cypress planks and started his guide service on Dickinson Bayou around...
Solunar Activity – A Game Changer
A recent trip with two very good fishermen found us grinding into early afternoon for just a few fish. The...
Surefire Late-Winter Trout Strategies
The forecast called for 20-mph wind from the northeast as a Pacific cold front pushed through the Upper Texas Coast....
Doing It the Right Way for the Right Reasons
Sitting in my homemade bow blind in South Texas I prayed for a buck of a lifetime to show himself....
Tunnel Vision
Medically speaking, tunnel vision is the loss of peripheral vision. Causes can range from glaucoma to alcohol consumption. Metaphorically, it's...
Following Seasonal Patterns…to find that pot of GOLD!
Late summer and early fall can present some challenges as unsettled weather along with weak fronts tend to disrupt the...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Texas Chrome Outdoors Seafood Pasta
Many thanks to Capt. Joey Smith for sharing this delicious recipe. It’s quick and easy as can be, and sure...