Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

Maximizing Benefits of the Cork and Jig

Years ago, I realized the potential efficacy of dangling a soft plastic under a float. On some occasions, the method...

Elements of a Pattern

For lure chunkers targeting speckled trout, a familiar old adage rings consistently true. “Find the bait, find the fish.” Though...

Sample-size Matters

Drawing accurate conclusions becomes easier as the sample-size of studied data increases.This truth applies to scientific endeavors of all kinds....

Resisting Temptation

By the end of summer, some Texans grow weary of the persistent heat, eagerly anticipating the arrival of the next...

Maximizing the Benefits of Google Earth

Through connection to powerful cameras carried by satellites constantly orbiting our planet, Google Earth's website compiles stunningly clear, digital images...

Solid Mid-Summer Speckled Trout Strategies

Lure-chunkers who catch plenty of speckled trout in the middle of the sizzling Texas summer generally acknowledge how the heat...

Points of Control

I first fished the Baffin Bay/Upper Laguna Madre in 1991, aboard the craft of Canadian-born guide Doug Bird. The dude...

Achieiving A Tech-Savvy Angler

Recently, while readying the boat to run a charter, I experienced a frightening dilemma. When I pressed the power button...

A Cooperative Plan

On some occasions, differences in various attributes of lures of the same type can cause one to earn significantly more...

Deal-breakers and Bone-shakers

Accomplished anglers live in a world which necessitates constant adaptation to evolving weather and environmental elements. They realize the importance...

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Soft-Shell Crab Po’ Boys

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Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine May 2026

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