Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

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...

Grace and Readiness

In the past, working as a teacher in our public schools, I came to recognize the critical roles various components...

Shifting the Paradigm

Various types of fishing guides operate on Texas coastal waters. Some target limits of trout using live bait while others...

Wading Basics

In order to maximize results when wading, an angler must wear the proper clothing, carry functional tools, and utilize an...

Transitions and Traditions

During the weeks spanning from the middle of November to the middle of January, several socially and culturally significant events,...

Extreme Effects

Several types of extremes influence anglers targeting speckled trout. Exaggerated temperatures and wind speeds affect anglers' decisions and strategies significantly,...

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