Mike McBride

Mike McBride

The Minimalist

Just last week I had the pleasure of fishing with one I dubbed Sir Gary Gearhead, modern-day Don Quixote of...

Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell

The fish gods occasionally smile upon the faithful. Last week was everything fishing was supposed to be, but in the...

Old Friends and Fishy Grins

"Hey man, that front line is starting to look pretty bad I think it's on us." I discounted my buddy's...

Great Expectations

A fine drizzle made the morning run cooler than comfortable but prospects of bigger tooth marks on already distressed plugs...

Mothers Beware!

There are certain aspects of male behavior that will probably never change. Macho and stupid are two of them. Television...

“You Ain’t Fishin’ for ‘em!”

"Man, I don't know what's wrong. I've been fishing the coast for thirty years and never caught a trout over...

Practically Artificial

In today's comical fishing world, there is little that will incite a stampede quicker than the rumor of a hot...

As Game as Anything Swimming the Shallows!

Picture yourself stepping into the cool water of a shin-deep, sandy-bottomed flat at first light. It is dead calm. You...

Tales from the Dark Side

It seems like only last night, bobbing quietly at anchor, head resting on a mildewed life jacket, patiently awaiting the...

An Uncommon Perspective

"Oh this fish is awesome. Sheldon you have to see this. It's beauuutiful, eh?" The "eh" gave away these guys...

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Fish Veracruz

I want to thank Kacie Skalak for sharing her version of this wonderful recipe. I made it recently for my...

Julio’s Tortilla Chip Crusted Fish Fillets with Sweet Corn Medley

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