Nomadic Behavior
It was early in April and we had been on a roll of catching very nice trout with relative ease,...
Steve Hillman
Steve Hillman is a full-time fishing guide on his home waters of Galveston Bay. Steve fishes the entire Galveston Bay Complex, wading and drifting for trout, redfish, and flounder using artificial lures.
Character Evolution and Evaluation
It was a chilly December morning when we dropped Grandpa’s small v-bottom aluminum boat in at the Galveston Yacht Basin....
Clear Solutions
Well, it’s becoming evident that we’re finally having a winter here on the Texas Coast.In the wee hours of the...
Reflections of 2017
As I sit in my deer blind here in South Texas, I can’t help but reflect upon all the events...
Options Abound!
I must say I have been pleasantly surprised at how quickly our bays recovered from Harvey’s massive floods. We started...
Focusing on Drains in November
Harvey’s aftermath of devastating wind and widespread flooding left many families in despair. We continue to pray for everyone affected...
Hurricane Impact Assessment
By the time this issue hits newsstands it will have been nearly a month since Hurricane Harvey made landfall on...
Slack Tide Strategies
I used to cringe when I looked at the tide predictions and it showed two inches of movement all day....
Shallow Thinking
Historically, August is one of the hottest months of the year and supposedly most of the trout here on our...
Challenge Yourself
I occasionally receive calls from prospective clients wanting to use live bait. After explaining my style of fishing, some remain...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Shrimp and Crawfish Bisque
This wonderful recipe comes from Debbie Ulrich and was featured during the cooking presentations at the Port O’Connor Boat Show...