Joe Richard

Joe Richard

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...

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

Zesty Lemon Mousse

6 eggs yolks2 whole eggs3/4 cup Splenda powderzest of whole lemon1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (usually 2 lemons)1 1/2 cups...

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Takes Bold Steps to Conserve Oyster Reefs in Carlos, Mesquite and Ayres Bays