Joe Richard

Joe Richard

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...

Black Drum, Beauty or Brute?

Black drum have earned a few monikers over the years, some of them plainly ungenerous. They were born without the...

Ahh…Those State Water Platforms

Like Rodney Dangerfield, Gulf of Mexico production platforms scattered along the Texas coast within sight of land, in state waters,...

Offshore Boats, Bigger or Smaller?

It's boat show season and the offshore crowd is exploring new options, dreaming of new horizons.The trend today with saltwater...

Sheepshead Ruminations

Life is full of odd surprises and my first sheepshead, as a lad of 15 years, was no exception. Caught...

Texas Tarpon Basics

November is the last month for catching Texas tarpon - at least for a while. There's still time to catch...

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Hashbrown-Crusted Breakfast Casserole

Hashbrown Crust 1 16-oz bag frozen shredded hashbrowns3 Tbs olive oil1 Tbs butter Breakfast Casserole 1 16-oz package turkey sausage1...

Frank Willis’ Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes

Joe’s Redfish on the Half Shell with Curried Mango Grille Sauce

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