Joe Richard

Joe Richard

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

Prosciutto-Shrimp Appetizers

From the kitchen of Tracey Johnson.This recipe is quick and easy; a delicious and healthier substitute for bacon-wrapping. 1 pound...

Tostada & Shrimp Stuffed Flounder Rolls

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On the Horizon: Fishing Pressure and the Future of Texas’ Marine Sportfisheries

Reports & Forecasts: December 2021

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