A Survivor’s Guide to Partyboats
Sometimes it’s just best to go back to the partyboats, the big “headboats” that can fish dozens of people far...
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.
Burly Black Drum
The drum clan may be one of the most diverse families found in Nature, or even on television. It’s largest...
New Year’s Resolution
We used to make a resolution every year to take the kids on a vacation to some out-of-the-way spot where...
Holiday Wish List
Fishing guides hoping to go the distance without injury or health problems have to cover up from the sun, changing...
Big Barracuda
Last summer, after a close encounter with an epic barracuda off Port O’Connor, I was reminded of my various run-ins...
A Spinning Debate
There has long been a debate in Texas over whether spin tackle has a place on the coast. There are...
When Macks Attack
I’ve been a fan of Spanish mackerel for a loooong time beginning with my great uncle’s big catches in Miami...
Tripping on Tripletail
Tripletail are pelagic fish, found far offshore in sargassum weed lines, but they arrive in Texas inshore waters each summer....
The Pace Puzzle
Lure chunkers need to believe ample numbers of fish swim within their reach in order to perform with the proper...
Tarpon Time
Texas tarpon can leave you feeling like “you just got your ass handed to you,” as one diehard tarpon angler...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Capt. Robert Peel’s Red Snapper with Seafood Stuffing
We want to thank Capt. Robert Peel of Texas Fins and Feathers for sharing this recipe. We invited friends for...
