Nook & Cranny Fishing 101
The phrase “Nook and Cranny” is a metaphoric idiom pairing nook, which means “an out-of-the-way corner” (dating back to 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.
Knowledge & Instincts vs. Hot Spots
As I type this (late March) we’re coming off of a two week rollercoaster of wind from every possible direction,...
A Microcosm of April Fishing
It was our second and final stop of the afternoon. I noticed only a few mullet flipping here and there...
2022 Fishing in Review – Still Rebuilding
For many years my January article has been a detailed month-by-month review of the previous year’s fishing along with some...
Factors Influencing December Fishing
“So I guess you probably take off during the winter?” This is a question I get often from folks; many...
Would You Like Fries With That?
“Man! I can’t wait for our fishing trip. I need to restock my freezer. Do you think we can go...
Guidelines for Early Fall Fishing
It’s certainly been a long and windy summer. I can’t begin to describe my anticipation of our first cool front....
Hump Day!
As we jumped out about thirty minutes before sunrise, I knew we’d be in for a long tough day with...
High Heat Solutions!
It’s June 26 and the surface water temperature in West Galveston Bay is 91°! Other parts of the bay are...
Rollin’ With the Changes…Relearning Fishing Areas
When we look at something every day we sometimes fail to notice subtle changes that others who have been absent...
