Snarfling Snapper
Large schools of red snapper now wait offshore, ready to snarfle down any bait, whether real or artificial.However, the current...
Joe Richard
Joe Richard has fished the Gulf since 1967, starting out of Port Arthur, but his adventures have taken him up and down the entire coast. He was the editor of Tide magazine for eight years, and later Florida Sportsman's book and assistant magazine editor. He began guiding out of Port O'Connor in 1994. His specialty is big kingfish, and his latest book is The Kingfish Bible, New Revelations, due for publication in 2013.
Kingfish Arrive
This month is the real start of the summer offshore season, when big kingfish are prowling along the coast within...
Whatever Happened to Goliath Grouper?
Texas used to be known for catching monster “jewfish,” which today are called goliath grouper. The name changed only a...
Big Trout in May
We all realize the biggest trout, including state records, are generally caught in February and March. But for big trout,...
New Jon Boat
Buying a new boat is always cause for celebration, at least for a time. Recent years have shown a huge...
April Ling
When April finally arrives I always think of ling arriving off the Texas coast. As a teenager, our local hero...
Take a Kid Fishing
You never know what effect that first fishing trip will have on a youngster. Hopefully it won’t be a negative...
Spring Fling with Black Drum
Texas’ population of big, black drum are now gathered for their annual spawning ritual. These brutes commonly grow to 50...
Peacock Bass
Ever catch a peacock bass? February in Texas is a great time for dreaming about fishing other venues, and the...
Winter Gulf Platforms
February is a tough month along the coast, but if there is one sure deal out there, it's tying up...
