Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

Winter Topwater and Twitchbait Benchmarks

In the coldest season, many days on the water start and end much the same way, when chilly weather and...

Aspire, Evolve, Persevere

Most people achieve mastery of complex endeavors through implementation of two synergistic processes--self-discovery and observation. Deep, reflective self-analysis provides a...

Straightening Out the Circle

The appetites of fish, like those of other creatures, vary over time. When hungry, fish eat if they can. If...

Johnny's Embers

When Johnny entered the establishment on Park Road 22 late on a cold November eve, he saw just a few...

First Full Fall Month

Many Texans openly crave relief from summer's searing heat by the time September ends.  In some ways, and in some...

Retracing Steps

As my daily operating procedures matured over years of running charters, I developed a tendency to retrace my steps and...

Truths Intertwined

Many structural similarities exist between birding and the angling activities which have sustained me professionally for the better part of...

From Spring to Summer

Near the end of May, after the festivals memorializing the sacrifices of our veterans fall silent, summer starts in earnest,...

May's Memorable Monsters

Some trophy trout enthusiasts experience mixed emotions associated with the arrival and departure of May. Ushering in the yearly heat...

Of All Things Casting

Three aspects of casting skills form a foundation for effective angling efforts made exclusively with artificial lures. In a basic...

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Easy Shrimp Mozambique

Zesty shrimp in a saffron and garlic-based sauce. Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter ¼ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup water...

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