Success in the Shallows
I catch most of my biggest trout in water less than waist deep. Mainly, that's due to the fact that...
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.
The Hottest Cold Month
Over the last few years, many people who fish for trophy trout in the Baffin Bay/Upper Laguna Madre system have...
Searching for a Storm/Freeze Connection
I'm an acknowledged worry wart. Recently, well-publicized crises have given those of us who fish for a living plenty to...
From: Beyond the Devil’s Elbow
The following is an excerpt from a novel I wrote over the last couple of years. I chose to present...
The Tool that Tops the List
Author's Note: This is a follow-up to last month's article, which described some of the major innovations that have improved...
The Most Helpful Innovations
Author's note: This is the first in a related pair of articles which identify important recent innovations that aid saltwater...
Just Like Heaven
On a narrow, twisting Texas highway, somewhere between the bayfront and his back porch, a respected old fishing guide drives...
The Upper Laguna Madre's Defining Features
The Laguna Madre differs from most other Texas bays in a couple of significant ways. First, it is relatively shallow...
Why Ask Why?
I market myself as a teacher among fishing guides. Consequently, many of my customers ask questions when we are on...
Working the Progression
A poignant trip around Thanksgiving last year reinforced the legitimacy of a plan I often use for choosing lures in...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
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Recipe of the month
Texas Gulf Shrimp Corn Dogs
1-1/2 lb fresh shrimp, 10-15 count, peeled and deveined 12 wooden skewers six inches length 1/2 cup flour for dredging,...