Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

The Pleasant Puzzle

Folks dedicated exclusively to targeting big trout with artificial lures rank February right at the top of the list of...

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...

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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...

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