FEATURES
March/April 2015
9|How to Find Shark Teeth
The secret is out! How and when to find the most shark teeth on Bolivar Peninsula’s Crystal Beach. By A.J. Milby
10|Speed Demons
Photography of high octane wahoo at the Flower Garden Banks offshore Galveston and an accompanying GoPro video featured online. By Brandon Rowan
12|Fishing the Reefs of Galveston Bay
A continuation of last issue’s article, now we focus on how to fish a reef for your target species. By Capt. Joe Kent
14|Fishing Bull Tides & Spring Winds
Strong southerly winds and powerful incoming tides of Spring are the arteries that deliver the life blood to our coastal bays and estuaries. By Capt. Steve Soule
18|Surfing Galveston
If you are considering learning how to surf, you should. A guide on where to go and how to do it. By Kelly Groce
20|What’s In Your Bag?
A Spring product and gear guide for both men and women. By Patty Kane
22|Playing Pirates
Just how much treasure is buried under the concrete parking lots, roads and houses of the Clear Lake area? By Bill Lyon
26|A Look at Rockport-Fulton
A photographic sample of what this coastal treasure has to offer, including sea turtles, ancient oaks, bird watching, fishing and more.
30|The Galley: Skillet Mexican Chicken Casserole A great recipe and a galley prep guide for list makers and cook-as-you-find types alike. By Betha Merit
34|Ask the Rigger
Your sailboat rigging questions answered by Alex Crowell, owner of Bahama Rigging.
Contents Nautical Trivia Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 17T Nautical Numbers Fishy Facts 2015 billfish tournaments Prep your boat for Spring Local ‘live aboards’ Jonathon Davis: The Yacht Sales Co. ‘Crazy’ Alan Franks 2015 sailing races
ON THE COVER Torrey Hawkins releases a 29-inch marsh redfish. Photo by Steve Soule.
HYC Commodore’s Ball S.T.O.R.M. update Texas Coast Yachts receives award Galveston Bay Foundation’s app Keels & Wheels Galveston Bay Tides
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