INSHORE FISHING THE TEXAS COAST: A GUIDE'S APPROACH: A Complete Guide to Finding and Catching Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Black Drum Like a Guide Using Lures or Bait on the Texas Coast. Paperback – January 19, 2026

Inshore Fishing the Texas Coast: A Guide’s ApproachCaptain Dave KahilFishing the Texas Coast isn’t about luck—it’s about understanding water, wind, structure, and seasonal movement.Inshore Fishing the Texas Coast: A Guide’s Approach is a comprehensive, field-tested manual written for anglers who want to fish with confidence and consistency across the entire Texas Coast. Drawing on decades of experience as a professional guide, Captain Dave Kahil breaks down how redfish, speckled trout, and black drum use the bays, flats, shorelines, and channels—and how to target them like a guide using either lures or bait.This book goes far beyond spot-based advice. Instead, it teaches readers how to read water, identify high-percentage structure, and adjust tactics based on wind, tides, seasons, and pressure. Whether fishing from a boat, wading shallow flats, or working the shoreline, readers learn not just where to fish, but why fish are there.Inside you’ll find:*Proven techniques for targeting redfish, speckled trout, and black drum*Clear explanations of fish behavior and movement patterns*Boat, wade, and shore fishing strategies used by professional guides*Seasonal breakdowns for spring, summer, fall, and winter*Lure systems that simplify decision-making and increase efficiency*Regional strategies for the Upper, Middle, and Lower Texas Coast*Ethical fishing and conservation practices for long-term successWritten in a clear, practical style, this book is designed to be used both at home and on the water. It’s a reference you’ll return to season after season as your understanding of the Texas Coast continues to grow.Whether you’re new to inshore fishing or looking to sharpen your skills, Inshore Fishing the Texas Coast: A Guide’s Approach will change how you think, plan, and fish every trip. Read more