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...
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.
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...
Fireflies in the Night
As faint orange embers on the western horizon pay final tribute to a short January day, a solitary captain steers...
Lookin' Back
Over time, my experiences as a competitive angler helped me forge a life as a professional fishing guide. Nothing accelerates...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
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Recipe of the month
Wild Duck Crostini
Many coastal fishermen are also avid waterfowl hunters. Wild duck; mallard, pintail, gadwall, wigeon, and teal, can be highly delectable...