Mike McBride
Mike "McTrout"McBride is a full time guide with Skinny Water Adventures in Port Mansfield, TX. Winner Rockport Amateur Troutmasters, Galveston Pro Troutmasters, and back to back Galveston's Best of the Best Plugger with Mark Holt.
A regular contributor to Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine, Mike worked closely with Everett & Pam Johnson of GCC as Associate Editor as well as contributing monthly feature articles.
"Nah, probably just another six, haven't turned her yet though, and she's still pulling some serious drag. Doesn't really matter,...
Living Large at the Top
By Mike McBride
Squinting into harsh evening glare, I could have sworn the plug “humped” against the swirl of a large predator. Anticipation...
Here Be Dragons!
By Mike McBride
Standing in water that barely covers your wading booties with your boat the only man-made structure in sight; the feeling...
Billy Bob Goes to the Coast
By Mike McBride
“Yes sir; we’re planning to drive down from Lubbock…like to try some saltwater wade fishin’ for a change. And yes...
Ice Plant Perspectives
By Mike McBride
Crossing the Rio Grande into 1960s Mexico was adventure sure enough; but when you pushed on to the seventh or...
Coastal Calamity Made Good
By Mike McBride
The Creator works in mysterious ways, sometimes in violent whirling winds we mortals can't first appreciate. Hurricane Dolly was indeed...
Going Single
By Mike McBride
"Jerk it out; do it now."That was Capt. Tricia giving orders. While trying to land an aggressive top-watered redfish, the...
Pass the Torch
By Mike McBride
“Ya like them pointy-nose trout, doncha son?”
“Uh… yeah,” I stammered, “Caught four more this morning.”“I know how many you...
The Kneelers
By Mike McBride
I fumbled for the phone tucked deep in my waders and in the process poked the point of a forgotten...
Yes, Size Does Matter!
By Mike McBride
"It's April, so get out there with the biggest topwater you can find for those big trophy trout!"
Well yes......
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Easy Shrimp Mozambique
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Zesty shrimp in a saffron and garlic-based sauce.
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4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup finely chopped onion
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