Burning Down the Boat
Fire
on the boat often has grim consequences, if not for the crew, then the vessel
itself. The sudden fire...
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.
Stingray Wars
Let's talk turkey about stingrays, since August is the worst month for stinger-related injuries in Texas. In this little battle...
Derby Fishing Snapper Season
After fishing the opening weekend of this year's derby snapper season, with only 40 days allowed during the windiest part...
A Toast to Tin Boats
Lately I've heard angler commentary on getting out of boating, because owning a boat is no longer affordable in this...
Get Sporty with Red Snapper
Snapper season starts June 1 and as everyone knows, it's now easier to catch big red snapper than at any...
Burning Less Fuel for Kingfish
With $4 dollar fuel reaching permanency, kingfish anglers now face the dilemma of how to catch these fine fish without...
Contemplating Cobia
The winds of April herald the annual run of ling along the Texas coast, with water temp of 70° a...
Black Drum, Beauty or Brute?
Black drum have earned a few monikers over the years, some of them plainly ungenerous. They were born without the...
Ahh…Those State Water Platforms
Like Rodney Dangerfield, Gulf of Mexico production platforms scattered along the Texas coast within sight of land, in state waters,...
Offshore Boats, Bigger or Smaller?
It's boat show season and the offshore crowd is exploring new options, dreaming of new horizons.The trend today with saltwater...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Maple Rum Redfish Bites
Ingredients
2 large redfish fillets 1 package baconsalt and pepper
Maple Rum Glaze
1/2 cup maple syrup 3 Tbsp spiced...