Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

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...

Searching for Greener Grass

A couple decades ago, when I competed in tournaments regularly, most of the events allowed us to launch our boats...

February's Productive Aspects

Several aspects of February weather patterns and their associated effects on marine organisms contribute to the perception of the month...

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Shrimp and Crab Pot Pie

Serves 6 Ingredients 1/2 cup salted butter1 large onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)1/2 bell pepper, seeded and diced (about...

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