Tight Spots
Fishing from boats has been described as a series of misadventures, although every now and then, everything goes right. Or...
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.
Feather Jigs
Preparing for a fishing trip tomorrow, I’m wiring up short leaders for a few bucktail jigs and recalling countless successes...
Boat Noise
Texans know better than most that boat noise will spook shallow, saltwater fish. Our coastal anglers must lead the world...
Tariffs and Fish
With new tariffs on overseas products going into effect back in April, how will this affect our fishing and fish...
Jetty Time
May should be official jetty month, where we spent our best years as “jetty rats,” walking the rocks and slinging...
Off the Beach
On the upper Texas coast, bay boats are king these days and serious offshore boats in the Port Arthur area...
Porgies and Wine
Here on the sunny island of Sicily where there is wine on every table, they’ve fished for a long time,...
Hazardous Jumping Fish
The recent death of a popular surfer had me counting up the different fish that have jumped and harmed people....
Hazards to Running Fast Boats
A recent article caught my eye about CTE brain damage to Navy crewmen who run fast boats in the ocean....
Christmas Books
Here are a few favorite fishing and sea adventure books, most of them from the Texas coast, that might well...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Chicken, Andouille, and Shrimp Jambalaya
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
2 pounds boneless-skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1-inch cubes
1½...