Survival Mode
I arrived in Port Aransas in the middle of the morning on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. As expected, I encountered...
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.
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...
Scratching the Itch
I first fished Baffin Bay in March of 1992, with my second wife, during our Spring Break. We hired the...
The Wings of Change (Part 3)
This is the last in a three-part series analyzing how the many changes in technologies, equipment, clothing, gear, tackle and...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Wild Duck Crostini
Many coastal fishermen are also avid waterfowl hunters. Wild duck; mallard, pintail, gadwall, wigeon, and teal, can be highly delectable...
