Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

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...

Legend of the Dog Lovers

Author's Note: I learned much of what I know about the Karankawa Indians from a fascinating, informative book by Gary...

Stirring Strikes

I have often stated that lure chunkers like me are ultimately motivated and excited by the act of making fish...

The Corpus Christi Cornucopia

I moved to Corpus Christi for a reason. Years ago, I made a list of every bay, lake, cove, bayou,...

The Network and the Fudge Factor

Like many others, I share detailed fishing information within a group of friends. My network includes a small number of...

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Stuffed Flounder

Thank you, Barbara Stumfoll of Bernie’s Boats in Victoria, TX for sharing this wonderful recipe with us! Believe me, this...

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