Steve Hillman

Steve Hillman

Top Options for Mid-Summer Success on Galveston Bays

Summer is in full swing and fishing patterns are as predictable as can be. As long as bay-wide salinities and...

Nook & Cranny Fishing 101

The phrase “Nook and Cranny” is a metaphoric idiom pairing nook, which means “an out-of-the-way corner” (dating back to the...

Knowledge & Instincts vs. Hot Spots

As I type this (late March) we’re coming off of a two week rollercoaster of wind from every possible direction,...

A Microcosm of April Fishing

It was our second and final stop of the afternoon. I noticed only a few mullet flipping here and there...

Factors Influencing December Fishing

“So I guess you probably take off during the winter?” This is a question I get often from folks; many...

Would You Like Fries With That?

“Man! I can’t wait for our fishing trip. I need to restock my freezer. Do you think we can go...

Guidelines for Early Fall Fishing

It’s certainly been a long and windy summer. I can’t begin to describe my anticipation of our first cool front....

Hump Day!

As we jumped out about thirty minutes before sunrise, I knew we’d be in for a long tough day with...

High Heat Solutions!

It’s June 26 and the surface water temperature in West Galveston Bay is 91°! Other parts of the bay are...

Rollin’ With the Changes…Relearning Fishing Areas

When we look at something every day we sometimes fail to notice subtle changes that others who have been absent...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Shrimp Po-Boy Sliders with Remoulade Slaw

Remoulade Slaw 1 small package precut coleslaw3/4 cup Yum Yum Sauce 1/8 tsp cayenne1 Tbsp. stone ground mustard1/4 cup minced...

Grilled Redfish and Shrimp with Cajun Cream Sauce

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January: Slowing Down, Stepping In, and Settling Into the Winter Grind