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...
Shark Fishing
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...
A Story of Danger and Redemption
The 11th Annual Sharkathon Surf Fishing tournament was held September 26-28 on Padre Island National Seashore. I have participated in...
Shark Encounters from the Kayak
Dragging my beat-up kayak over shell and sand and finally into the breaking water, this is how so many summer...
Optimal Bait Selection
Perhaps the most important decision in shark fishing is bait selection. You may be fortunate and have ideal tides, weather,...
2014 Texas Shark Rodeo
Competition is said to be the essence of human nature and those who achieve dominance will bask in glory. When...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Capt. Robert Peel’s Red Snapper with Seafood Stuffing
We want to thank Capt. Robert Peel of Texas Fins and Feathers for sharing this recipe. We invited friends for...