Nirvana and the Numbing Effect
Over time, I've become more analytical when thinking about the art of fishing. These days, I often work to describe...
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.
Wading the Extreme Edges
Around the middle of July, when the searing heat settles in for the long haul and water temperatures climb above...
What's Changed and What Hasn't
I caught my first eight-pound trout on the fifth day of June 1997. Since then, I've caught a good many...
The Gesture
While I dropped the boat in the water just after daybreak, a moist March wind whistled off the Gulf. Headed...
Consequence of an Extremity
While crowded around a backyard picnic table, people ready to dig into a steaming pile of boiled crawfish will likely...
Gateway Events
When people recall famous events, they often focus on signature, final moments which record their significance. Millions remember the video...
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...
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Isle of Matagorda Baked Flounder
This delightful creation comes from the kitchen of Brent Hart at Hurricane Junction in Port O’Connor. Flounder is regarded as...