Gulf Coast Mariner Magazine

Relentless Pursuit Tops the Field in the 2019 Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic

Relentless Pursuit, a 95 Jim Smith owned by Dennis Pastentine, won the top honors in the 2019 Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, which concluded Sunday evening at the Point Cadet Marina. Led by Capt. Robert Doggett, anglers Josh Jones and Mike Akue and the team scored 1,800 points in the billfish catch and release division to take the overall tournament award.

Fishing the Upper Laguna Madre with D.O.A. Lures

By Kelly Groce

Early in April, I got a call from talented fishing guide and surfer, Capt. Joey Farah, that reminded me of one of my favorite songs by Texas country singer, Gary P. Nunn, “Meet Me Down in Corpus.” Joey invited me to fish the Upper Laguna Madre area with D.O.A. Fishing Lures for their spring Outdoor Writers Event. Baffin Bay and Land Cut are places that I’ve dreamed of fishing for quite awhile and these writers events are always a blast, so without hesitation I was in.

Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic Poised for New Records

With just over a month until the kick-off of the 17th annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic, boat registrations for this world-class fishing event are on pace to eclipse previous highs. The final field is expected to top 100 teams and if that does happen, a new $2.5 million dollar-plus benchmark in cash prizes would be established. The ECBC is hosted by the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and presented by Wind Creek Casino & Hotel-Atmore, AL. The tournament runs June 19-23, 2019.

Gulf Coast Triple Crown Championship Announces Changes for 2019 Season

The Wharf; Orange Beach, Alabama:

Celebrating its ninth season in 2019, the prestigious Gulf Coast Triple Crown Championship will feature a couple of important changes to the series, including new sponsors. Grander Marine and Invincible Boats are coming aboard as the new 2019 Presenting Sponsors. The pairing is a good synergy on several levels.

2019 Texas Outlaw Challenge

The performance boating event of Texas! The 12th Annual Texas Outlaw Challenge powers back into Clear Lake this June.

By Rick Clapp

Sun Protection Out on the Water

During the past 25 years, much more knowledge has come to light about the harmful effects from over exposure to the sun.

By Capt. David Dillman

Lower Laguna Madre Fishing

Fishing in the Lower Laguna Madre near South Padre Island is just about as good as it gets.

By Capt. Lee Alvarez

Kayak Fishing Tips

Knowledge of your area and the available forage through each season is crucial.

By Brandon Rowan

Cindy’s Smoked Amberjack Fish Dip Recipe

It’s hard for me to release a nice Amberjack knowing what a crowd pleaser this smoked fish dip recipe is!

By Cindy Nguyen

Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius: Infinite Entertaining

The state-of-the-art Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius perfectly blends luxury and function for unrivaled comfort.

By Alyssa Jackson

The Boat Yard in Kemah

Any boat, any size, anything you need, The Boat Yard in Kemah is here to help.

By Xander Thomas

Recreational Shrimp Trawling

The lure of going out and catching a nice batch of shrimp for either fishing bait or table fare intrigues many anglers with boats.

By Capt. Joe Kent