Joe Richard

Joe Richard

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...

Bay Tackle

Deciding which tackle to use for a fishing trip should not be taken lightly. Most charter captains prefer their clients...

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...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Chicken, Andouille, and Shrimp Jambalaya

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced 2 pounds boneless-skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1-inch cubes 1½...

Texas Chrome Outdoors Seafood Pasta

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