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...
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.
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...
Stingray Wars
Let's talk turkey about stingrays, since August is the worst month for stinger-related injuries in Texas. In this little battle...
Derby Fishing Snapper Season
After fishing the opening weekend of this year's derby snapper season, with only 40 days allowed during the windiest part...
Get Sporty with Red Snapper
Snapper season starts June 1 and as everyone knows, it's now easier to catch big red snapper than at any...
Burning Less Fuel for Kingfish
With $4 dollar fuel reaching permanency, kingfish anglers now face the dilemma of how to catch these fine fish without...
Contemplating Cobia
The winds of April herald the annual run of ling along the Texas coast, with water temp of 70° a...
