Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

Creating and Maintaining a Useful Fishing Log

I recorded details related to all my fishing excursions from late 1990 through early 2002. Keeping track of all these...

When the Going Gets Tough

When bites are coming regularly, fishing with focus is relatively easy. In fact, when the action is fast, a heightened...

One Among Many

Since the turn of the millennium, I've witnessed many frightening and disturbing examples of frivolous boating behavior while fishing regularly...

Embrace the Breeze

When searching for an area in which to fish, novice anglers often look for "pretty water". If strong winds significantly...

Adjusting to Extremes

Many people prefer to go fishing in pretty weather, with light winds, moderate temperatures and relatively clear skies. Especially on...

The Squall, The Players and The Heron

From time to time, a fishing guide finds it necessary to fish alone. If charters are scattered out with days...

A Pentad of Tenets

The five important truths listed and discussed below are neither new nor revolutionary concepts. They do, however, establish a foundation...

Jolly Days on Quiet Bays

The transitional period from late-autumn to early-winter coincides with several popular outdoor seasons in the Lone Star State. Traditionally, many...

Trophy Dimensions

While working as a fishing guide focused primarily on helping others catch large speckled trout, I spend time on the...

To the Fringe and Beyond

Over the last few decades, anglers and tackle companies joined forces to identify and produce many effective lures for catching...

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