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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Shrimp and Crab Pot Pie
Serves 6
Ingredients
1/2 cup salted butter1 large onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)1/2 bell pepper, seeded and diced (about...