Joe Richard

Joe Richard

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...

Mangrove Musings

I recently took a new interest in red mangrove trees, after Port O'Connor's Capt. Curtiss Cash pointed out a healthy...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Texas Chrome Outdoors Seafood Pasta

Many thanks to Capt. Joey Smith for sharing this delicious recipe. It’s quick and easy as can be, and sure...

Prosciutto Flounder Rolls with Creamy Thyme Sauce

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Hot & Crunchy Speckled Trout with Mango Jalapeño Aioli