Joe Richard

Joe Richard

The Bottom Line

I have spools of fishing line everywhere these days, some “expired” and chalky looking, with others still fresh and slick....

Guarding Honeyholes

There has been recent discussion among anglers, asking if anyone ever shares hot fishing action, even going so far as...

A Case for Corks

Not everyone has the right rod, experience, patience and stamina to dance a jig hour after hour with that perfect,...

Chumming

Every autumn we look forward to stocking the freezer with fat, autumn Spanish mackerel, a fish easy to chum close...

Bulls on the Beach!

That used to be the battle cry in North Carolina when a school of bull redfish suddenly appeared within casting...

Boat Fuel Blues

With gas prices the worst ever, we’ve all faced bigger fuel bills this summer. Especially boaters. I’m not sure what...

Catch Your Own Fish

A family discussion about where to buy fish had me going on about the checkered options available today in restaurants...

The 18-Mile Light

A recent visit to Sabine Pass brought back a host of memories of fishing the “18 mile light” (house) that,...

Guided Trips

If you’ve been thinking about booking a fishing guide, consider a handy list of what to bring. And when just...

Boat Noise

The relationship between saltwater fish and underwater noise is complicated. Some fish spook easier than others and, depending on location...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Shrimp and Crab Pot Pie

Serves 6 Ingredients 1/2 cup salted butter1 large onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)1/2 bell pepper, seeded and diced (about...

Grilled Redfish and Shrimp with Cajun Cream Sauce

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Wind, Birds, and Opportunity: Spring Fishing on the Texas Coast

Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine May 2026