Editorial

Better Water Safety for 2019

So the day has come when I no longer look forward to my birthday. That old guy carrying the scythe...

A Great Christmas Gift

How many times have you heard something described as the gift that keeps on giving? Well, that’s exactly what this...

The True Meaning of Thanksgiving

Among all the greatness that is November, the highlight of the month is the American tradition of Thanksgiving. Everyone knows...

It’s October: Don’t Be Caught Indoors!

Could there possibly be anything more exciting than great weather and great fishing? If there is I haven’t found it...

Looking Forward to Fall Fishing

The autumnal equinox will occur September 22, the day when hours of daylight and darkness become equal, and the official...

Our Greatest Responsibility

Most of my friends are coastal anglers. When we get together we talk about fishing. Where we’ve been fishing, recent...

TPWD Seeks Galveston Angler Input

In my April column I discussed the ecology of Galveston Bay and the current state of the spotted seatrout fishery...

June Promises Wide-Open Fishing Opportunity

Headlining the list this month has to be red snapper. I’m still pinching myself – who’d have ever dreamed we’d...

So Long Dear Friend

Dear friend and longtime contributor to Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine, Billy Sandifer, passed away March 30, 2018. I doubt anybody...

Are Galveston Anglers Ready?

The Galveston Bay Complex is truly an amazing body of water. Galveston Bay has always been the most biologically productive...

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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...

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit with Stuffed Crab and Lemon Butter Sauce

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