Car Bodies Reefs
I have sometimes commented on fishing offshore this time of year at the old "car body" reef off Galveston, the...
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.
The Twilight Zone
There is a dimension offshore beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension of shadows and darkness,...
Tricks for Fishing the Birds
Murky coastal water looks unsightly, but it does hide the fish. It also provides ample plankton for baitfish and shrimp,...
Last Call for Ling
September might not seem like a prime month for catching ling offshore, but we've often had great luck with these...
Staying Afloat
Fishing has been described as a series of misadventures, with occasional days that turn out rightor something like that. You...
Artificial Reefs Badly Needed
It's no secret that Texas is woefully short of artificial reefs offshore, whether in blue water or within sight of...
Kayaking Offshore
Paddling a kayak offshore is a real trip, so to speak. There's a certain amount of satisfaction in paddling and...
Snapper Woes and a Dilemma
Options for this summer's short joke of a snapper season were still being hashed over at press time. At one...
Lightning Duck and Cover
Ever been startled by a nearby lightning strike? It's inevitable if you spend much time fishing in Texas, which ranks...
Stay Flexible
Our modus operandi for many years along the upper and middle coast has always been to see what the day...
