Because of my work and ballet schedule, this would be my only chance to hunt at the family ranch this fall. I felt my time slipping away as the rain pelted the roof even harder.
Author Archives: Jessica Hill
Food, Family, and Football
Some things change, but Thanksgiving will always be the same in my heart; food, family, and football.
First Blood: Part 3
I had taken a life. And I didn’t know how I felt about it.
First Blood: Part 2
After that first hunt, I had weathered crawling through the mud, sitting in the dirt, and waiting in the chilly September rain of West Virginia. And for some reason, I was desperate to do it all again.
First Blood: Part 1
I didn’t like doing stuff outside. Ever. I grew up wearing pink satin, sequins, rhinestones, fluffy tulle, and shiny pointe shoes inside a very nicely climate controlled and clean dance studio. When I wasn’t doing ballet, I was curled up somewhere with a book inside.
Smoked Speckled Trout
After months of going back and forth about it, we finally decided to try smoked speckled trout and ended up with some surprising results. But don’t take my word for it; check out the latest on my YouTube channel!
The Drought
Over the course of three separate trips, my husband, his buddy, and I would brave the scorching weather and poor conditions in search of fish…
Coastal Fishing Ride or Die Gear: DSG Fish Edition!
I’ve been so blessed to be a ProStaffer for DSG Fish this summer and have so enjoyed getting to try some gear made by women for women. Check out my favorites for coastal fishing from this year’s line!
Babes on the Bay
What happens when you get me, my Mother-In-Law, and hubby’s Great Aunt on a boat together?
We catch a crap ton of fish.
Back to the Laguna
With tournaments and client trips coming up soon, my Coast Guard Certified Captain husband set out with me for some pre-fishing early in the season to get an idea of what to expect on the water.
Jess and the Outdoors 