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The View: February 2026 Premium

By Bink Grimes
As I write this in late January, I am wearing short sleeves and shorts. If this continues, Punxsutawney Phil is...
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The View: January 2026 Premium

By Bink Grimes
Unless we get an arctic clipper barreling down from the north, expect more mild temperatures and solid catches in January....
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The View: December 2025

By Bink Grimes
I hope we need a winter coat in December. The chill gets big trout going and prompts new ducks to...
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The View: November 2025

By Bink Grimes
I say this every year, but there is no better month for the outdoors in Matagorda than November. Duck hunting...
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The View: October 2025

By Bink Grimes
October is probably the most opportune month to catch just about every species you might want to target. It’s hard...
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The View: August 2025

By Bink Grimes
Many days in August we pray for wind. Sure, it's hot, but if you leave the dock a little earlier...
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The View: July 2025

By Bink Grimes
It has been a great summer thus far. Optimism for our fishery continues to run high, validated by our catches...
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The View: June 2025

By Bink Grimes
June is probably my all-time favorite month to fish. Everyone is so excited to be on the water and smiles...
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The View: May 2025

By Bink Grimes
Matagorda anglers are always trying to get in the middle of East Matagorda Bay in five feet of water because...
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The View: April 2025

By Bink Grimes
Winter fishing in the Matagorda Bays was great this year. The first quarter of 2025 especially gave up many days...
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By Pam Johnson
Flaky, cheesy seafood-filled bites that make the perfect appetizer for parties or brunch! Ingredients 1 sheet puff pastry 2 Tbsp...
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