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An Honest Generational Assessment
Great-grandpa T, Theodor Hillman, built 16-foot skiffs out of cypress planks and started his guide service on Dickinson Bayou around...
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.
Solunar Activity – A Game Changer
A recent trip with two very good fishermen found us grinding into early afternoon for just a few fish. The...
Surefire Late-Winter Trout Strategies
The forecast called for 20-mph wind from the northeast as a Pacific cold front pushed through the Upper Texas Coast....
Doing It the Right Way for the Right Reasons
Sitting in my homemade bow blind in South Texas I prayed for a buck of a lifetime to show himself....
Tunnel Vision
Medically speaking, tunnel vision is the loss of peripheral vision. Causes can range from glaucoma to alcohol consumption. Metaphorically, it's...
Following Seasonal Patterns…to find that pot of GOLD!
Late summer and early fall can present some challenges as unsettled weather along with weak fronts tend to disrupt the...
Limits – Food for Thought
As a young teenager, I mainly fished areas that weren't far from the boat ramps from where I launched. The...
Stay Put or Move?
There was just enough of a ripple on the surface to see trout slicks as the sun peeked over the...
The Quiet Man
He left in the dark by himself most of the time. A buddy would join him on rare occasions, but...
Bring on the Heat… For Summer Specks and Reds
Crossing the bay, I was certain the howling northeast wind would result in at least two of my three clients...
