Lessons Gleaned (Part 5)
Participating in competitions forces anglers to compare their own results against others, potentially accelerating their learning curves. This only applies...
Kevin Cochran
Kevin Cochran is a long-time fishing guide at Corpus Christi (Padre Island), Tx. Kevin is a speckled trout fanatic and has created several books and DVDs on the subject. Kevin's home waters stretch from Corpus Christi Bay to the Land Cut.
Lessons Gleaned (Part 4)
Achieving consistent productivity starts with choosing the right locations to fish. Fishing in places holding plenty of the right fish...
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...
