Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran is a long-time fishing guide at Corpus Christi (Padre Island), Tx. Kevin is a speckled trout fanatic and has created several books and DVDs on the subject. Kevin's home waters stretch from Corpus Christi Bay to the Land Cut.

All his life, the veteran angler had lived on the Texas Coast, working hard, playing harder. When he retired, proud...

In various angling endeavors, a "bait and switch" philosophy drives some decisions. The concept revolves around a central premise―some things...

Some events leave more lasting impressions than others. Our most important memories evolve over time. As we grow and age,...

I arrived in Port Aransas in the middle of the morning on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. As expected, I encountered...

Smart anglers base decisions on proven principles, relying on conventional wisdom, hoping to hedge the bet in their favor. On...

Many productive coastal fishing spots share several key attributes. Most lie close to a point of land, often one which...

The analysis appearing here specifically relates to anglers who own their own boats and who fish exclusively with artificial lures....

In Texas, October weather patterns create a complex puzzle for anglers to solve. For good reasons, many of us think...

September ranks low on the list of best months to successfully target trophy speckled trout with artificial lures in Texas....

Ecosystems generally exist in a somewhat tenuous state, so even subtle changes to aspects of their designs can carry consequences....

Kevin Cochran

The Gap

To Switch or Not To Switch

The Man and His Mantra

Survival Mode

Unconventional Wisdom

Three Productive Places and Their Defining Attributes

The Complete Skill Sets Spectrum

The Puzzle and the Illusion

How Big is Big?

Exploit the Spoils

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