Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

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...

The Wings of Change (Part 2)

This is the second in a three-part series analyzing how the many changes in technologies, equipment, clothing, gear, tackle and...

The Wings of Change (Part 1)

This is the first in a three-part series analyzing how the many changes in technologies, equipment, clothing, gear, tackle and...

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Jen’s Cajun Fish & Shrimp Pasta

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