Everett Johnson

Everett Johnson

A Tale of Tragedy…and a Lesson

Homo sapiens is not an aquatic species but we seem uncommonly drawn to the water. Coastal fishing and waterfowl hunting...

Happy New Year!

I hear folks complaining of post-holiday depression and cabin fever during January but for the life of me I do...

Closing the Year in Grand Fashion

I grow weary of folks saying, "Can you believe it's December already... where did the year go?" Heck yeah it's...

We Made It!

The run of miserably hot weather that started in July and continued into the last week of September sticks as...

It’s Going to be Awesome!

The best part of October is the fleeting season we call Indian Summer. You cannot find better weather, equally suited...

The Beauty of September

It's Sunday morning and I had the alarm set for 5:00. In our normal beat-the-heat style of late, we had...

Toxic Waste Threat and August Tarpon

I see wade fishermen shoulder-deep by ten o'clock. I was assured when I moved to Texas thirty years ago, if...

Artificial Reef for POC, CCA STAR, and Snook!

I hope you haven't felt the need to blink too often recently you might have missed snapper season. Feds ought...

A Great Month to be on the Water!

June is special in many ways and full of opportunity for coastal anglers. Angling possibilities abound as springtime gales finally...

Lots Happening in May

The old saying of needing to wait but a few minutes if Texas weather does not suit you seems equally...

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...

Chris Smisek’s Crispy Almond Baked Fish

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Mid-Summer Snapshot of Galveston Bay

Better Data for Better Management: Anglers Can Help Improve the Red Snapper Fishery