Defining the Best: Part 1
Identifying the top performer(s) in any field requires analysis of the contenders' key attributes and of the outcomes they produce....
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.
Ranking Aspects of Lure Choice and Presentation
All anglers dedicated to fishing exclusively with artificial lures recognize the importance of selecting the right lure for the moment...
The Eighty-Percent Rule
Across the sporting landscape, a popular myth prevails. Coaches and athletes repeat it regularly, though it has no real meaning....
The Tapestry
In various contexts, anglers use the term pattern when describing their fishing activities. Professionals offering advice on television programs reference...
Collective Intelligence
Collective intelligence plays various roles in different types of animal groups. A scientific study on bees revealed one example of...
Misleading Numbers
Thoughtful anglers analyze data in the attempt to make better decisions about where, when and how to target fish. The...
The Game
Under a cloudless sky studded with countless stars, inside a floating cabin anchored in Baffin Bay, a venerable angler falls...
Riding the Hope Wave
During the first full month of spring, hope reveals itself abundantly in nature and human culture. Azaleas, magnolias and dogwoods...
The Two-faced Month
In Texas, March weather has a notoriously fickle aspect. Most years, conditions change rapidly and repeatedly during the Spring Break...
The Pleasant Puzzle
Folks dedicated exclusively to targeting big trout with artificial lures rank February right at the top of the list of...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Hot & Crunchy Speckled Trout with Mango Jalapeño Aioli
My friends Brandon Benton and Mary Anne Gunn shared this recipe with me. It’s got a little coastal kick and...
