Current Strategies
We headed out of the marina at 5:20AM even though sunrise wasn’t until 6:36. “Why are we leaving so early?”...
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.
Assessing Thirteen Years of Trout Stack-Ups in Galveston Bay
As I type, (June 21st) more than half of the Galveston Bay Complex has salinities ranging from 1 to 4...
Tricks for Tough Days
We often talk about following signs to lead us to trout and redfish. The list of signs is lengthy and...
Getting on the Right Track for Summertime Success!
Wow! I didn’t think the spring cold fronts were ever going to end but it’s beginning to look as though...
Real Talk – Answers to FAQs
My clients and I fish from six to eight hours most days. Obviously, there are exceptions, such as the other...
Spring Tactics, Guidelines and Opinions
As April approaches we’ll experience warmer water temperatures which will help usher new life into our bays. Post-larval shad will...
It Damn Sure Ain’t about the Money!
My dad, Pawpaw, and I headed out of Dickinson Bayou in the dark in Pawpaw’s old Renken. It was a...
When the Stars Don’t Align
I truly believe that ninety percent of fishing success is between the ears. There are so many moving parts that...
My Perspective on 2020’s Fishing
Well, here we are. Another year almost in the books. “Some dance to remember. Some dance to forget.” Although the...
A Tale of Two Winters
As I type this I’m wondering if we’re going to have a winter this year. I’m not sure if I’ve...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Soft-Shell Crab Po’ Boys
Po’Boy style seafood sandwiches are always a treat no matter whether you use shrimp, oysters, or fresh catch-of-the-day fish fillets. ...
