Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

Lessons Gleaned (Part 3)

For some anglers, deciding where to fish is a more reactive than predictive process. Fishing regularly in an area elevates...

Lessons Gleaned (Part 2)

In last month's piece, I acknowledged how competing against others in tournaments can accelerate an angler's learning curve, by forcing...

Lessons Gleaned (Part 1)

Fishing in competitive events can accelerate the learning curve for astute anglers who properly evaluate the successes and failures of...

The Gap

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

To Switch or Not To Switch

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

The Man and His Mantra

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

Survival Mode

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

Unconventional Wisdom

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

Three Productive Places and Their Defining Attributes

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

The Complete Skill Sets Spectrum

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

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