Inshore/Nearshore Fishing

The Mother of All Months

Several years back my wife, Meredith, decided she would like to catch a tarpon on Mother's Day. Over the years...

Figuring Out Redfish

Anyone who has read here for long knows I'm a redfish addict. I love studying their habits and trying to...

Making the Most of April Opportunities

Years ago I learned a valuable tip while fishing with Captain Billy Sandifer. We were traveling Packery Channel headed offshore...

March for Something Different

March is the gateway to springtime with the much anticipated and welcomed warmer and sunnier days. Short pants and visors...

Connecting the Dots

When I finally had the opportunity to connect the dots it was a spiritual experience. My mind was experiencing a...

Downtime To-Do List

After a couple hundred days on the water throughout the year, there are bound to be things that need some...

“Two minutes—Twenty-two seconds”

Your mileage may vary according to latitude and time of year, but approximately 2:22 is how long it takes for...

A Little Respect…Please!

I'm a little past deadline, according to Mr. EJ, but with good reason. I've been struggling over how to write...

Fishing the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway—ICW

With over 400 miles of the ICW running through Texas, most coastal ports lie within close proximity. Many have literally...

Timing is Everything!

The first "drain day" finally arrived and it was as good as advertised. Hordes of hungry reds exiting the marsh...

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Shrimp Crostini Appetizers

INGREDIENTS • 1 lb fresh large shrimp • 2 Tbsp butter• 1/2 tsp thyme• 1/4 cup shredded Colby cheese •...

Chris Smisek’s Crispy Almond Baked Fish

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