Gulf Coast Mariner Magazine

Women’s Swimwear and Fishing Apparel from Scales Gear

Inspired by the protection and hydrodynamic advantage fish scales provide; SCALES created a unique product line using the highest quality materials that combines performance, style and comfort for their apparel and accessories. Here is some of our favorite picks from their women’s gear.

Fishing with Capt. James Plaag

From trout to tarpon with Capt. Plaag, the 36 year master guide of Silver King Adventures

Interview by Brandon Rowan

Texas Yellowfin Tuna 101

Night owls rejoice, Texas yellowfin tuna fishing is hot from dusk to dawn. A Quick Guide to Fishing the Floaters.

By Brandon Rowan

Five Lures for Big Speckled Trout

These time proven big trout lures consistently produce fish over five pounds and have landed me a number of top tournament finishes.

By Capt. Steve Soule

Fishing with Capt. Steve Hillman

Hillman Guide Service’s big trout buff on his early years and fishing favorites

Interview by Brandon Rowan

Down South Lures’ Mike Bosse

Meet Mike Bosse, lure designer and owner of Down South Lures.

By Brandon Rowan

Coastal Artist Anastasia Musick

Meet incredible marine artist Anastasia Musick.

Interview by Kelly Groce

Texas Billfishing Lures

Four top captains talking about the Texas billfishing lures that are always in their spread and should be in yours, too.

Offshore Fishing Boats for the Gulf

Venture far into the Gulf on any of these fine fishing boats from 24 – 36 ft.

Buggy Whippin: Galveston sight casting with Capt. Clay Sheward

The water is still and so am I. The redfish swims along a flat, that is painted with a palette of green sea grass and dull colored sand, unaware of our presence. On the bow of Capt. Clay Sheward’s skiff, I feel more like a hunter in a tree rather than a fisherman.

By Brandon Rowan

Invasion of the Lionfish… with a Silver Lining

Lionfish are one of the most destructive invasive aquatic species in history. A frilly, cut-throat invader. Native to the Indo-Pacific they have been damaging reef ecosystems off the east coast of the US, Bermuda, the entire Caribbean Region and the Gulf of Mexico for over 30 years, largely unchecked and unchallenged. In the mid 1980s, two nearly identical species of lionfish (Pterois miles and P. volitans) were introduced to the Atlantic off the southeast coast of Florida, most likely released by their owners from aquaria. Starting around 2000, lionfish populations exploded.

JH Performance Boats

High-quality, built to last shallow water boats manufactured by Richmond family

By Kelly Groce

Born and raised in Richmond, TX, John Schubert and his brother Michael built racing boats their entire lives thanks to the knowledge that their father passed down. After starting Sport Marine in 1988 and being a dealer of a variety of boats for years, the family decided to start building their own boats in 2007.

Draggin’ Up

Family, friends and most importantly, fun on Chris Heule’s tournament winning 74’ Viking.

By Brandon Rowan

FlatsWorthy

“Diverse Anglers, Mutual Respect.” Working together to promote respect for anglers and resources alike.

By Capt. Steve Soule

Destination Fishing: Bull Reds in Port Fourchon, LA

Going somewhere new is always a fun, though it can be frustrating and put your skills and knowledge to the test. My wife and I recently spent a day and a half fishing in Southern Louisiana, Port Fourchon, to be specific.

By Capt. Steve Soule

Hosted Trip to South Padre Island

By Capt. Dave Stewart

I spent October in South Padre Island, Texas hosting 3 groups from the Carolinas to fish Laguna Madre waters. This area is beautiful, full of skinny flats with loads of grass that requires new techniques to tackle the huge prey that can hide in it. I solicited the help of several of our D.O.A. Lures guides to show these anglers are and techniques sticking trout, reds, flounder and tarpon.

Mowdy Boats

Premium shallow water boats being handcrafted one at a time in Port Lavaca.

Photography and interview by Kelly Groce