The Pleasant Puzzle
Folks dedicated exclusively to targeting big trout with artificial lures rank February right at the top of the list of...
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.
Dealing with the Dearth
When signs of life indicating the presence of fish fall to zero, savvy anglers recognize the need to grind for...
Playing the Optimism Card
Most of the time, an angler abandons a lure, presentation or location when the object, technique or place fails to...
Factors Affecting the Starting Point
Thoughtful captains consider exactly where to position the boat to maximize the potential for productivity when they choose to fish...
Structures and Signs
While competing in tournaments from one end of the Texas Coast to the other, I learned many things, one of...
Hot Complications
In one satisfying and important way, searing summer heat simplifies things for anglers committed to using lures in the saltwater...
Little Gulls and Microspots
This past February, a pair of Little Gulls showed up in Port Aransas. Little Gulls can appear just about anywhere...
The Fruitful Gift
In much the same way a boat pushes waves onto a distant shore before it arrives at a dock, significant...
Beating the Heat and the Crowds
When spring ends and summer begins, frenzied winds usually calm somewhat, water temperatures climb above 80° to stay for a...
Legacy
The Covid struck Darren Jackson hard and fast. By the time the retired army veteran called 911 to tell someone...
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...
