Capt. Danno Wise has lived along the Gulf Coast of Texas his entire life. And, Danno has spent a lifetime making a living from being outdoors - first as a hunting and fishing guide, later as a boat captain, snorkel and scuba diving tour leader, and finally as an outdoor writer, artist and photographer.

Currently, in addition to guiding light-tackle anglers and fly fishers in the pristine waters of the Lower Laguna Madre near the Texas/Mexico border, Danno serves as Texas travel writer for About.com, Lower Texas Coast blogger for the Houston Chronicle, and contributing editor and illustrator for Texas Outdoors Journal. Additionally, he is the former publisher of the Port Isabel/South Padre PRESS and South Padre PARADE, and a frequent contributor to magazines such as Shallow Water Angler, Salt Water Fly Fishing, Southwest Fly Fishing, Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Bass Edge and Lone Star Outdoor News. His writing, photography, and illustrations also appear in a variety of other newspapers, magazines, and periodicals.

Making his home along the shores of the Lower Laguna Madre, in Port Isabel, Texas, Danno has plenty of opportunities to enjoy this world class fishery. When not guiding clients, Danno is often on the water with his wife and two kids, developing story lines or capturing images. In addition to writing outdoor and travel articles, Danno also has a self-syndicated illustrated children's column, CoastWise Kids, a monthly illustrated how-to column in Texas Outdoors Journal, and provides photos, technical illustrations and fine art for a variety of publications and productions, as well as private individuals.