The Crew and Their Choices
When they decided to fish tournaments, Billy Dobbins proclaimed himself captain of the crew. This came as no surprise to...
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.
Back to the 50s
In Texas, normally sometime around Thanksgiving, water temperatures in our coastal bays dip down into the 50s and stay there...
Capital C Clarity
Water clarity influences an angler's ability to catch fish with artificial lures—clearer water facilitates easier catching, on average. While trying...
The Monotony Monster
I've warned my customers about the monster many times, written about it on the pages of this publication too. Normally,...
Sensible September Strategies
In many ways, September plays a transitional role in the lives of coastal anglers. On the calendar, the month ushers...
Limiting the Scope (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this related pair of feature articles, I offered an examination of the ways in which hanging...
Coping With Limiting Choices (Part 1)
As a fishing guide, I operate in some unusual ways. For one thing, I regularly fish with customers in their...
The Coping Mechanisms
The first few times I headed out onto the water to run charters in the wake of February's killing freeze,...
My Maypole
In Western Europe, people have gathered and danced around the maypole for many centuries, usually to celebrate the impending arrival...
Vigilant Mobility
When formulating and executing plans, successful inshore anglers consistently combine their knowledge of productive spots with their interpretation of diagnostic...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
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Wild Duck Crostini
Many coastal fishermen are also avid waterfowl hunters. Wild duck; mallard, pintail, gadwall, wigeon, and teal, can be highly delectable...
