Author: Mike Coker
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Hog hunting with the new Benelli Lupo 308
We took the new Benelli Lupo 308 hog hunting in Texas and it lived up to its name. You see, Lupo is Italian for wolf, and this wolf harvested some bacon. Read the complete review at our other website Tactical Gun Review.
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Revolutionizing Wound Care: The Benefits of DrySee Bandages
In the realm of wound care, innovation is key to ensuring optimal healing and preventing complications. DrySee bandages are a groundbreaking solution designed to offer superior protection and convenience. These advanced bandages are particularly beneficial for individuals looking to maintain an active lifestyle while ensuring their wounds are adequately protected. Here’s a closer look at…
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NutraBites and NutraThrive: Enhanced Pet Nutrition for Health and Vitality
The Ultimate Pet Nutrition Experience: NutraBites and NutraThrive As pet owners, we strive to provide our furry friends with the best care possible, ensuring they lead healthy, happy lives. Nutrition plays a pivotal role in achieving this, and with the plethora of pet supplements and treats available, it can be challenging to make the right…
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Sprigs! Pintails back in the day
Pintails were the only ducks we really chased back in the day. By “back in the day” I mean the late ’70s and early ’80s along the Gulf Coast. What a wonderful time and place to be a teenager. It helped that our family owned Portland Marine and I had easy access to a variety…
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H-E-B | Our Texas, Our Future Films: Redfish Revival
This is a really cool short film about the redfish recovery efforts in Texas. Our Dad, Glen Coker, was involved in this fight and I recall him going to Austin to meet with state representatives. My parents owned Portland Marine at the time and the commercial fishermen were not happy about the new regulations. We…
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Coker Boys fish Matagorda back lakes
We love fishing the back lakes of Matagorda Island for trout and redfish. Typically, we start off fishing the shorelines with top-waters. My personal favorite is a bone Super Spook Junior. As the day heats up, we either wade out to deeper water or set up on the cuts and drains. Typically we change out…
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Kayak Fishing Redfish in Seadrift
We had another successful fishing trip to the Seadrift area. The Seadrift and Port O’Connor bay systems hold endless possibilities – reefs, marshes, jetties, with endless islands and shorelines. Charles suggested taking his kayaks and using our Gulf Coast as a mothership. So, we loaded up and headed out at sunrise. We hooked up a…
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How to choose a kayak for fishing
Kayak fishing is a great way to get out on the water, explore new areas, and catch some fish. However, choosing the right kayak for fishing can be a daunting task. There are so many options available, it can be difficult to know where to start. In this blog post, we will compare and contrast…
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PIKES PEAK OR BUST
June 14, 2004 and we finally we are off to Colorado! Our route took us through Junction, Fort Stockton, and onward. Around Ft. Stockton, we noticed the engine was sputtering like water or trash in the gas as we had just filled up at Junction and had no earlier problem. We called Bill Cardell, with…
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Laguna Custom Rods
The popularity of high-end fishing rods has continued to evolve through the years. In the past, you were forced to choose mostly between mass-produced rods and custom-built rods. My Dad had a nice workbench where he built up custom rods on Fenwick blanks with decorative thread wraps. Now, the serious angler on the Gulf Coast…
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The perfect hog hunting rifle!
Hunting wild hogs has become a mainstream sport in Texas due to the proliferation and destructive nature of this invasive species. Being a non-game animal, there are very few restrictions on how they may be hunted. They may be pursued year-round by almost any means necessary. So, what makes a good hog hunting rifle? The…
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Bennett SLT10 Self-Leveling Tab System Review
We added a pair of Bennett self-leveling 10″ trim tabs to our Gulf Coast Classic 18 and could not be more pleased with the performance! One of the best investments ever at only $123. They have made a dramatic improvement in our hole shot while fishing the flats. Like most boats, our Gulf Coast will…
