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Staying Aware of Constant Change
“Man, I can’t wait for Halloween. That’s when the birds really start working in East Bay every year!” Or, “We’ll...
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.
Just the Facts
The Galveston Bay Complex covers approximately 600 square miles and has a surface area of about 345,000 acres. Historically, each...
Worm Styles and Applications
Years ago we called them touts. Nowadays we mostly call them worms and tails, some refer to them simply as...
Applying Old School Values to Today’s Fishing
I believe the year was 1975. Along with my cousins and a few buddies, I was sitting on the little...
Substrate Matters
As I type this story the water just about everywhere in the Galveston Bay Complex is gaining a greenish tint....
Balancing Act
I don’t know why. Maybe because I’m a glutton for punishment. Or maybe I just wanted to pretend something miraculous...
Those Pesky Little Details
My crew and I got a very early start this morning in an effort to try to capitalize on a...
The Reasons I Drift
When I was a teenager and on into my early twenties, I believed the best way to catch trout was...
My Accident
Editor’s Note: Capt. Steve Hillman has been unable to write for us this month as his mother suffered a severe...
Making Adjustments During a Typical Wintertime Trip
Many things are racing through my mind as I sit here in my boat tied up to the pier. The...
