Options Abound!
I must say I have been pleasantly surprised at how quickly our bays recovered from Harvey’s massive floods. We started...
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.
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...
Topwater Chatter – Subtle Slurps to Massive Explosions
A late spring cold front blew through the area the night before our trip bringing gale force wind and high...
Under Construction
As my wife and I were driving to my daughter’s volleyball game the other day, traffic bottle-necked on Interstate 45...
An Honest Generational Assessment
Great-grandpa T, Theodor Hillman, built 16-foot skiffs out of cypress planks and started his guide service on Dickinson Bayou around...
Solunar Activity – A Game Changer
A recent trip with two very good fishermen found us grinding into early afternoon for just a few fish. The...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Soft-Shell Crab Po’ Boys
Po’Boy style seafood sandwiches are always a treat no matter whether you use shrimp, oysters, or fresh catch-of-the-day fish fillets. ...
