Inshore/Nearshore Fishing

Kingfish Arrive

This month is the real start of the summer offshore season, when big kingfish are prowling along the coast within...

Big Trout in May

We all realize the biggest trout, including state records, are generally caught in February and March. But for big trout,...

April Ling

When April finally arrives I always think of ling arriving off the Texas coast. As a teenager, our local hero...

It’s All About the Pull!

The days are getting longer and the weather is headed for summer. It’s time to turn off the X-Box and...

Spring Fling with Black Drum

Texas’ population of big, black drum are now gathered for their annual spawning ritual. These brutes commonly grow to 50...

Alternative Targets

Shallow water sight-fishing along the Texas coast seems to mean chasing redfish for most anglers. That’s understandable, I suppose. Redfish...

Never Waste a Nasty Weather Day!

I know the big trout guys love this time of year and I'll likely slip out into the mud to...

Persistence!

Every morning I leave the dock I have a plan. Most days Plan A works out, others I might need...

January Jetties

Jetty action on a mixed bag of sheepshead, black drum and redfish is pretty much a sure thing during winter,...

October Big Fish Action

Here on the Texas mid-coast, October is my best month to score with schools of redfish. Upper-slot fish head to...

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Shrimp and Bean Stew

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

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