Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

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....

The Puzzle and the Illusion

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

How Big is Big?

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

Exploit the Spoils

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

The Satisfaction Meter

Some types of satisfaction feel better than others. The degree of satisfaction one derives from an activity depends on the...

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Serves 6 Ingredients 1/2 cup salted butter1 large onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)1/2 bell pepper, seeded and diced (about...

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