Substrate Matters
As I type this story the water just about everywhere in the Galveston Bay Complex is gaining a greenish tint....
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.
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...
Time to Upgrade for Christmas!
There always seems to be that one guy on the boat who struggles to catch as many fish as the...
Possible November Scenarios for Galveston
I always strive to have a plan each day as I roll away from the dock. In years past that...
Early Fall Trout Strategies
Fall is right around the corner and with it comes some welcome changes. Following the autumnal equinox which will occur...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
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Recipe of the month
Isle of Matagorda Baked Flounder
This delightful creation comes from the kitchen of Brent Hart at Hurricane Junction in Port O’Connor. Flounder is regarded as...