Steve Hillman

Steve Hillman

Following Seasonal Patterns…to find that pot of GOLD!

Late summer and early fall can present some challenges as unsettled weather along with weak fronts tend to disrupt the...

Limits – Food for Thought

As a young teenager, I mainly fished areas that weren't far from the boat ramps from where I launched. The...

Stay Put or Move?

There was just enough of a ripple on the surface to see trout slicks as the sun peeked over the...

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...

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Fish Veracruz

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