Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

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...

Circumstance, Strategy, Outcome

In today's modern world, using tools like Google Earth and GPS, anglers can create meaningful fishing logs, rich with detail...

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Shrimp Po-Boy Sliders with Remoulade Slaw

Remoulade Slaw 1 small package precut coleslaw3/4 cup Yum Yum Sauce 1/8 tsp cayenne1 Tbsp. stone ground mustard1/4 cup minced...

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit with Stuffed Crab and Lemon Butter Sauce

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