Recommended Books

Waters Wild , by Capt. Kevin Cochran, is a collection of stories taken from his own experiences.  Some of the tales are set inshore, others offshore.  Some detail competitive events on the Troutmasters tournament trail, while others are narratives on strange, dangerous and interesting things I’ve seen and done while fishing.  Available April 1, 2006,  email shirley@tsfmag.com, or phone 361-785-3420

  

Captain Kevin Cochran filled his entertaining new book, Tricking Texas Trout, with hard-core information on lure fishing for speckled trout.   Order now at 361-688-3714  or by email at kcochran@stx.rr.com    $19.99 plus tax and s&h. 

Celebrity Fish Talk: Tales of Fishing from an All-Star Cast (Hardcover), by Kevin Costner (Foreword), Dave Strege "Pull on a pair of waders, pick up a fly rod and step into a trout stream..." celebrities included are Curt Gowdy, Bobby Knight, Ted Williams, and others.

Where, When, and How to Wadefish Texas, by Bink Grimes.  Another excellent book in the Saltwater Strategies series published by Texas Fish and Game.  A must read! order here at http://fishgame.speedfc.com $ 14.95

Texas Fish & Game Magazine, The Authority on Texas' Great Outdoors, is proud to announce the release of our newest title in the Saltwater Strategies Series, Texas Reds, by Chester Moore, Jr., TF&G's Saltwater Fishing Editor. This is the most comprehensive "Where to, When to and How to" guide designed to make you an expert redfish angler in Texas waters. http://fishgame.speedfc.com
 

Texas Fish & Game Magazine, The Authority on Texas' Great Outdoors, is proud to announce the release of our 2005 Lakes & Bays Fishing Atlas.

http://fishgame.speedfc.com

Wade and Kayak Fishing on Galveston Bay and Surrounding Areas, 3rd Ed. The ultimate source for fishing and kayaking around Galveston Over 120, saltwater, drive up to, wading, and kayaking places Now With Color Photos of most of the Fishing Areas.

 

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Plugger - WADE FISHING THE GULF COAST Written by Rudy Grigar - One of America's most notorious characters of Saltwater Wadefishing.  60 years of Saltwater Fishing, a commitment to Gulf Coast Conservation, Catch and Release, and Artificial Baits.  Fishing Stories from the Chandeleurs to the famous Laguna Madres eighth pass.. the wadefisherman's bible

 

Saltwater Strategies, How, When and Where to fish the Western Gulf Coast  Written by Larry Bozka - from Reading the Water, Drift Fishing, Wade Fishing, Gear, to Knots.. this book is great for the beginner to the seasoned saltwater fisherman.. Copyright in 1998.. http://fishgame.speedfc.com 

 

Sport Fish of the Gulf of Mexico - all popular species, ID info, Edibility, How to Tips
Written by Vic Dunaway, Illustrated by Kevin Brandt - 264 full color pages, 194 full color illustrations.  Expert information about each species gives you a quick reference guide regarding the Gulf of Mexico covering essentials as range, size, fishing methods and edibility. 800-217-8559 

 

Pocket Guide to Speckled Trout and Redfish - Upper Texas Coast Edition - out of print
Written by George Meason and Greg Cubbison - 117  pages, maps and charts.  Covers Port Arthur, Galveston, Matagorda and Port O'Connor.  Techniques on how to fish, equipment, when to fish, and where to fish..
copyright© 1990 Gulf Publishing Company

 

Fly Fishing the Texas Coast -  BACKCOUNTRY FLATS TO BLUEWATER 
Written by Phil H. Shook and Chuck Scates, photography by David Sams and foreword by J. M. Chico Fernandez. They have put together  You have got to pick up a copy it has all the information you need for fly fishing the Texas Gulf Coast. This fly fishing book will make a great Christmas gift.
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