Gulf Coast Mariner Magazine

Come and Take It Fishing Tournament

October 17-19 in Port O’Connor, TX. The Come and Take It (CATI) charity fishing tournament was launched in 2010 to support the United Way of Greater Houston and the 6 surrounding counties. This event is a fun filled tournament focused on camaraderie, fishing, and support of a worthwhile philanthropic cause.

Texas Ceviche Recipe

This ceviche recipe uses lemon drop peppers, which have a citrusy and peach-like flavor that perfectly pairs with seafood.

By Brandon Rowan

Honda Marine Announces New Agreement with SanJuanYachts Company to be Exclusive OEM Outboard Supplier

Founded in 1998, SanJuanYachts is a luxury yacht company that embraces the simple vision of redefining the motor yacht, priding itself on singular customer focus in the crafting and high-performance engineering of 30-48-foot vessels.

Making Dreams Come True

Eric Simmons of ES Custom Boats and Simmons Custom Rigging builds dream boats one hull at a time

By Brandon Rowan

Catch and Release Tips

I’ve spent a lot of years fishing primarily catch and release and have learned a lot about how to make sure fish survive and swim away healthy.

By Capt. Steve Soule

Fins & Feathers

Marbled skies of fall color hold waves of waterfowl, and hover over some of the best bay fishing in the world. Here in Texas we are blessed to enjoy the harvest basket of winter sports. Combining fins and feathers brings days of duck hunting and fishing together. This winter come experience hunting and fishing the right way; cast and blast Texas style!

By Capt. Joey Farah

Meet Wildlife Artist Leslie McDonald, Jr.

Born in Victoria, Texas Leslie McDoanld,Jr. has been painting wildlife art for over 33 years.

By Kelly Groce

Texas Grand Slams and Trophy Trout

Story and photos by Kelly Groce

Two days of fishing the Lower Laguna Madre with D.O.A. Lures results in remarkable fishing

Gear

Gear from Shimano, Laguna Salt Custom Rods, Lone Star Guide, Lifeguard Lanyard, Laguna Madre Clothing Co., Foreverlast and more.

University of Houston’s 12th Annual Cougar Saltwater Open is Huge Success

By Kelly Groce

On Saturday, Aug. 17th anglers fished the Galveston Bay Complex for the 12th Annual Cougar Saltwater Open presented by the University of Houston’s Jack J. Valenti School of Communications Alumni.

$EA DOLLAR$ Tuna Tradition Endures

Good karma and tuna tenacity fuel a continued tradition of wins at the Texas Billfish Classic.

By Brandon Rowan

South Texas Yacht Service

There are plenty of boat yards along the coast, and certainly in the Clear Lake Area, home to marinas and great sailing areas, but any of them offering full service seems like a thing of the past.  South Texas Yacht Service is one of few places that still does just that.

By Xander Thomas

Flounder Tips and Tactics

In this first article I will just give some basic education about flounder, their lifestyle and a couple of my favorite tricks to find them.

By Capt. Brian “Flounder Professor” Spencer

Galveston Bay Fishing September: A Season of Change

With each passing cool front, speckled trout, redfish and flounder will seek the shorelines and move towards the northern reaches of the bay.

By Capt. David Dillman

The Galveston Jetties

The Galveston Jetties are comprised of two sets of Granite Rocks known as the North and South Jetties that extend close to five miles out from shore.

By Capt. Joe Kent

Dolce Coco Wins Swordfish Cup in the Dominican Republic

The 1st Annual Swordfish Cup, a single-species tournament with a 24-hour global format, was held July 27-28, 2019, with 23 boats in the initial fleet. Paco Vela and his crew aboard Dulce Coco, a Hatteras based in the Dominican Republic, were declared the winners with a 381-pound broadbill. The Swordfish Cup was presented by Fly Zone Fishing and RJ Boyle Studio. Updates were broadcast on FaceBook every two hours during the 24-hour tournament.

Relentless Pursuit Repeats as Gulf Coast Triple Crown Champion

In another close finish, Relentless Pursuit, a 95 Jim Smith based in Venice, Louisiana, was named the 2019 Gulf Coast Triple Crown Champion. This season marks the second time the boat has earned top honors, following a 2015 championship run. Relentless Pursuit is owned by Dennis Pastentine, with Capt. Robbie Doggett the boat’s long-time skipper. In addition to bragging rights for another season, the team takes home a custom Frank Ledbetter metal marlin sculpture and $31,625 in cash including optional entry categories.