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...
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.
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...
The Fog
March marks the end of what is generally the worst of fog season on the coast, although I’ve seen it...
Get the Net!
Someone asked me about choosing a landing net, and I told them “it’s complicated.” Factors would include what you fish...
State Water Snapper
Red snapper found in Texas state waters, going out nine miles, were in the news recently after harvest was closed...
Jetty Tackle
Someone recently inquired what sort of tackle they should carry when fishing Texas jetties, of which there are eight at...
A Salute to Jigs
The word “jig” used in fishing today has pretty much become slang and covers everything from crappie jigs up to...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Soft-Shell Crab Po’ Boys
Po’Boy style seafood sandwiches are always a treat no matter whether you use shrimp, oysters, or fresh catch-of-the-day fish fillets. ...
