Joe Richard

Joe Richard

Sheepshead Ruminations

Life is full of odd surprises and my first sheepshead, as a lad of 15 years, was no exception. Caught...

Texas Tarpon Basics

November is the last month for catching Texas tarpon - at least for a while. There's still time to catch...

October Tarpon? Don’t Tell Anyone…

Texas tarpon love the huge drop in angler effort each October, and can be found rolling at the jetties, cruising...

Mackerel Mania

A Spanish mackerel blitz is something many dedicated coastal anglers have yet to encounter, so focused are they on their...

We Were Jetty Rats Once…and Young

Sticking a sow trout at the jetties this past June was like visiting an old friend. If you've ever spent...

When the Sun Beats Down Like Perdition

Ever wonder why desert dwellers cover up so much? It's because they know the sun can ruin you. They can't...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Trout and Oysters with Creamy Spinach Sauce

6 medium trout fillets1 pint fresh oysters1/2 stick creamery butter2 Tbsp olive oilSpinach Sauce: 1 stick creamery butter1/2 cup minced...

Tostada & Shrimp Stuffed Flounder Rolls

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