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...
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.
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
Redfish and Crab Stew
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds firm fish fillets (redfish, black drum, snapper, cut into one-inch cubes)1 cup fresh crab meat½ cup...