Salute to the Gar
In my youth I whaled away on many an alligator gar, since they were numerous and pests on the upper...
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.
A Fishing Diet
As fishing summers continue to get hotter, we've been adapting to the increased heat using our own methods, a mix...
Cover the Bases with Jigs
Ever tried dancing a jig? Not on the famous dance floor at Madden's in Port O'Connor... but saltwater lures, lead-head...
Spring Break Confessions
Perched on the last rocks of the Port Mansfield jetty in March - the end of the road, so to...
Croaker Cravings
Coastal old-timers sometimes recall when the croaker was a respectable fish on the Texas coast. They were plentiful, much bigger...
Survival Bag in the Boat?
Fishing and boating has been characterized as a string of misadventures, broken up by occasional good trips. That doesnt apply...
Reel Common Sense
With the holiday season approaching like a runaway train, a great many fishing reels will be pondered over as gift...
A Profusion of Pompano
Pompano seem quite rare in Texas, where many anglers actually toss them back, convinced they've caught a small jack. Or...
Releasing Fish Offshore
Two summers ago we returned from 70 miles offshore with a completely empty ice chest. Why? Wed thrown back everything...
Burning Down the Boat
Fire
on the boat often has grim consequences, if not for the crew, then the vessel
itself. The sudden fire...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Hashbrown Crusted Crab-Spinach-Egg Casserole
Created by Mary Anne Gunn – Many thanks to my dear friend for sharing this wonderful breakfast casserole. Perfect to...