Back in the Trees
For years I scorned the black mangrove trees that have taken over the middle Texas coast, with the assumption that...
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.
When to Cut and Run
Veteran fishermen have encountered this problem many times: when a storm appears on the horizon, when do you cut and...
Fishing Gulf Platforms
Over the years, I’ve tied up to more Gulf platforms than I care to remember. Mostly because I could stand...
Snarfling Snapper
Large schools of red snapper now wait offshore, ready to snarfle down any bait, whether real or artificial.However, the current...
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...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Wild Duck Crostini
Many coastal fishermen are also avid waterfowl hunters. Wild duck; mallard, pintail, gadwall, wigeon, and teal, can be highly delectable...