The Old School Edge
In a fishing world loaded with technological advancements designed to give us a superior edge when it comes to finding...
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.
“Weather” We Like It or Not
NOAA’s National Weather Service forecasters said to expect a very turbulent tropical weather season in 2024, going so far as...
Is It Worth the Cost?
When I was very young I would go fishing with my dad and his friend, Gary Heckendorn, in their 1976...
Sweet Spots Within Spots
I fished tournaments on and off for years. I sometimes not only miss the competition but also the camaraderie and...
Trout Progressions
A buddy of mine called one morning recently as I was driving to the marina. After about 30 seconds of...
It’s Time to Gear Up!
I’ve always mentioned select items when the opportunity presented itself within the context of my stories but I’ve never actually...
Adjusting on the Fly
As I type this article I’m currently in Flippin, Arkansas with three of my long-time clients and good friends from...
Fresh Ideas
The Lake Livingston dam is currently discharging at 84,824 cfs (cubic feet per second). It’s January 25th as I write...
Post-Front Maneuvers
As I type, our water temperatures have been cold enough for a long enough period to cause most of the...
Breaking Down 2023
The year started off with patches of decent sized trout congregated in their typical winter haunts over scattered shell and...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Cucumber & Jicama Shrimp Cocktail
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined1 Tbsp Zatarain’s Liquid Shrimp and Crab Boil1/3 cup fresh lime juice2/3 cup ketchup½ tsp...
