Why I Love My Job
During my 35 years I have been fortunate to travel many places around the world in pursuit of adventure. I...
Shark Fishing
Jaws and July Tarpon
I recall vividly
my first shark, a few months following the debut of Jaws. That movie terrified me to the...
One Night Stand on Padre
It has been a while since the scream of a shark reel rang from atop my truck in the dark...
Opportunity Knocks
After years of enduring brutally frustrating amounts of sargassum in our surf zone, 2015 has been most kind to coastal...
When Life Gives You Lemons
The arid beauty of the South Texas coastline lends a unique and majestic allure to its diverse fisheries. A rugged...
Launching Bait at Big Targets
Before the advent of modern sit-on-top kayaks, big game surf fisherman resorted to an unusual array of methods for bait...
Sandbar Excitement
Land-based shark fishing is an addictive pursuit that rarely loosens its grip on those afflicted. While a far greater number...
Into the Cold
It has been quite crazy year. Just a few weeks ago, in November, we were greeted with the earliest arctic...
A Legendary Night
We were on a routine sharking trip to North Padre Island; Scott Nelson, Mike Shindle and yours truly. Peering out...
Oz's Year in Review
2014 marked a roller coaster of challenging conditions for surf anglers and also my first full year of guiding on...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Wild Duck Crostini
Many coastal fishermen are also avid waterfowl hunters. Wild duck; mallard, pintail, gadwall, wigeon, and teal, can be highly delectable...