Joe Richard

Joe Richard

Bad Santa

Another holiday season makes me think about gifts received over the years from a well-meaning Santa who wanted to be...

Last of the Mohicans

Twenty-six years ago, someone snuck into my garage and walked off with a handful of my bay tackle. Next day...

When the Bullet Hits the Bone

A song on my playlist reminds me of the trouble one can get into, while fishing offshore. I share these...

Chumming Bull Reds

With bull redfish season in full swing, anglers will be seeking these brutes along various beaches and fish passes along...

More Surf Launchings

Aside from storms, I consider August to be the most friendly weather on the Texas coast, perfect for using small...

Coastal Fishing Guides

I’ve been watching old episodes of Andy Rooney on 60 Minutes lately, which inspired the following missive on the surge...

Hunting for Surf Trout

Fishing the Texas surf on days when conditions are right, with unlimited trout and redfish grabbing on, is a day...

Baiting Blacktips

May is when blacktip sharks arrive on the Texas coast, suddenly occupying our bays and fish passes. Back when Pass...

Ling: A Cautionary Tale

April marks the beginning of “ling” season in Texas, which is our regional nickname for cobia. The current population of...

Anchor Drama

Today’s boats tend to be bigger and more dependably powered, which is a good thing, but they may also provide...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Hot & Crunchy Speckled Trout with Mango Jalapeño Aioli

My friends Brandon Benton and Mary Anne Gunn shared this recipe with me. It’s got a little coastal kick and...

Texas Chrome Outdoors Seafood Pasta

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Plankton to Predator: Inside the Hatchery Effort to Restore Southern Flounder

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