Inshore/Nearshore Fishing

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...

Flounder, Redfish, and Sheepshead Galore

November marks a true change of time, temperature and weather patterns on the coast. The summertime heat and humidity are...

Redfish…Redfish…Redfish

October is possibly the best month to score with schools of redfish. Upper-slot fish (measuring toward the 28-inch max slot...

September’s Sweet Success

Each September we anticipate the arrival of the Autumnal Equinox with its cooler temps and decreasing daylight. A coastal transformation...

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Fish Veracruz

I want to thank Kacie Skalak for sharing her version of this wonderful recipe. I made it recently for my...

Chris Smisek’s Crispy Almond Baked Fish

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Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine May 2026