Steve Hillman

Steve Hillman

Lagniappe

Sunrises on the eastern horizon are a sight to behold. The early morning musty smell of the marsh brings me...

Fishing Blind and Praying for the Best

"So, Captain Steve, why did you choose this area?""Well, there's been a school of trout holding here and popping lots...

Fresh Water Inundation - Tricks, Tips, and Thoughts to Ponder

For the last five years or so we've all been praying for rain but, La Nia had other things in...

Coping with Crowds

There is a laundry list of variables that help determine our success on the water; location, wind, tides, skill level,...

The Time is Now for Open-Water Redfish!

On our way in, crossing the open bay, I noticed some large terns and seagulls hovering, spinning and diving over...

There’s No App for This!

I was fortunate to be able to experience the outdoors from a very early age. I started sitting in deer...

Learning to Like It!

I received a call from Jeff who was coming into town with some co-workers for a conference on Galveston Island....

Habitat Evolution and How It Affects Fishing

It always amazes me how songwriters can keep coming up with new lyrics after all of these years. After all,...

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