Joe Richard

Joe Richard

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...

January Jetties

Jetty action on a mixed bag of sheepshead, black drum and redfish is pretty much a sure thing during winter,...

Man Overboard!

Many boat anglers never encounter this problem, but what if someone falls overboard? In 48 years of owning boats, I'd...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.

Recipe of the month

Capt. Robert Peel’s Red Snapper with Seafood Stuffing

We want to thank Capt. Robert Peel of Texas Fins and Feathers for sharing this recipe. We invited friends for...

Prosciutto Flounder Rolls with Creamy Thyme Sauce

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35 Years in the Making - The Texas Artificial Reef Program

Cucumber & Jicama Shrimp Cocktail

No Matter Where You Go; They’re Still Redfish!