Editorial

On Being Reader-Driven

Everett Johnson
Ever since we took over Gene Baker's old Gulf Coast Connections in April 2001 we have been striving to deliver...

Out With the Old; I Hope

Everett Johnson
Hunters and fishermen display a noticeable penchant for naming the species and trophies they seek. Some are silly and others...

Fishing Guides Should Set a Good Example

Everett Johnson
A couple of weeks ago news of a fishing guide who had run afoul of the law set our local...

November - the Season of Thanksgiving

Everett Johnson
I think if I could have my pick of any month to be repeated all year long it would have...

A Plug for Coastal Bend Bays Foundation

Everett Johnson
As longtime readers are aware, conservation of coastal resources is a significant theme here at GCC-Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine. Actually,...

Let’s Walk Some Walk

Everett Johnson
Writing an editorial piece seems never to be easy. Granted, the degree of difficulty runs hand-in-hand with the topic so,...

Let’s Declare August “Ban Month”

Everett Johnson
It happens every year. Coastal bay fishing falls into dog day patterns and solid trout become as scarce as diamonds....

Reader Feedback and Focus

Everett Johnson
I had an interesting discussion recently with a reader who phoned to voice concern regarding the direction he worried this...

Father’s Day in Seadrift

Everett Johnson
June is a glorious month. June marks the official start of summer, the end of the school year, pleasant weather,...

Right or Privilege?

Everett Johnson
My mother and father began taking me fishing shortly after I learned to walk. My hunting career began well before...

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