Joe Richard

Joe Richard

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...

Snapper Bite is On!

This June marks the best chance for serious offshore snapper action in a long time, with the announcement of a...

When the Big Kings Bite

Over the years I’ve noticed the very biggest kingfish seem to arrive off our coast in May. Perhaps they’ve been...

Top Baits for Cobia

April marks the start of cobia season off the Texas coast, and this time of year, “they’re hungry,” as the...

Carry the Basics

In this high-tech age, new wonder items are introduced at the winter boat shows, designed for convenience, accuracy or safety...

Catch Your Own Bait

When it comes to catching bait, I’m old school. While growing up in Port Arthur, we couldn’t buy live bait,...

Consider the PFD

As baby boomers grow older but continue fishing, the popularity of self-inflating PFD vests keeps growing. The little vests are...

Did I Really See That?

Most Gulf fishermen, if they live long enough, see some odd sights out there over the years. Strange things seldom...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Northwoods Fish Fry

We had the pleasure to visit Oak Lake Lodge in western Ontario last August and believe me the experience was...

Cóctel de Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail)

Matagorda Blues Red Snapper Creole

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One Year In: Tracking Oversized Spotted Seatrout Across the Texas Coast

When a Survival Strategy Backfires