Stay Put or Move?
There was just enough of a ripple on the surface to see trout slicks as the sun peeked over the...
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.
The Quiet Man
He left in the dark by himself most of the time. A buddy would join him on rare occasions, but...
Bring on the Heat… For Summer Specks and Reds
Crossing the bay, I was certain the howling northeast wind would result in at least two of my three clients...
Retrieval Methods for Soft Plastics: Applying the Proper Presentation
Several small slicks emerged along a portion of reef that dropped off from 3.5 to almost 7-feet as we troll-motored...
Are You Satisfied?
Having been born in Galveston and growing up on the water I was very fortunate to have regular access to...
Popular Spots – Fishing the Cycles
These days, a big trout isn't just "big"they're "slobs." They could also be called "bigs" or "toads." If they're just...
Under Pressure
New clients arrived at the ramp ahead of me, eager to experience their first-ever guided fishing trip. Referred by another...
Looking Into the Crystal Ball
Sometimes deciding on a topic proves to be a challenge for me. I pondered several topics for this issue then...
Pluggin’ Away!
Spending the better part of the last eight months drift-fishing with soft plastics was fun. Now the weather is changing...
Putting a Solid Game Plan Together
I'm an avid sports fan especially during football season. As a matter of fact my priorities can become a little...
