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...
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.
Legacy
The Covid struck Darren Jackson hard and fast. By the time the retired army veteran called 911 to tell someone...
Lessons in the Loading
I bought the swine from my granddad after he made some cash selling pigs thrown by two sows he kept...
Coping With March Madness
In one significant aspect, March closely resembles December. Both months dismiss one season and introduce another. Texans generally think of...
The Third Leg
On the list of most famous and important numbers, three sits at or near the top. So many things break...
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...
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...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Cucumber & Jicama Shrimp Cocktail
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined1 Tbsp Zatarain’s Liquid Shrimp and Crab Boil1/3 cup fresh lime juice2/3 cup ketchup½ tsp...
