Bad Luck Bananas
For years, we heard the old wives tale about bananas being bad luck on boats, and I decided to research...
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.
Tagging Ling
Cobia (ling) just keep getting more scarce, with popular tournaments recently cancelled along the Florida Panhandle, where these fish used...
Where are the Kings?
Kingfish landings, both commercial and recreational in Texas, seem to be plummeting and no one is sure why. The entire...
Fishing Mentors
Recent news about the detrimental effects of constant smartphone use by teenagers brought my own teen experiences to mind. Free...
Ling Finally Arrive
In Texas, cobia (called ling) arrive in April and they’re hungry. Encounters with these fish are memorable, too. Why? This...
Drum or Sheepshead?
There are still a few people out there who can’t tell the difference between a black drum and a sheepshead,...
On to Flamingo!
February has traditionally been the most miserable in Texas, weatherwise; though it now competes with our increasingly hot summers. At...
Winter Time Trailer Maintenance
Friends will confirm that I’m more careful with boat trailer maintenance than back in our youthful heyday, when we towed...
Bad Santa
Another holiday season makes me think about gifts received over the years from a well-meaning Santa who wanted to be...
Last of the Mohicans
Twenty-six years ago, someone snuck into my garage and walked off with a handful of my bay tackle. Next day...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Shrimp & Crab Appetizer Cups
Flaky, cheesy seafood-filled bites that make the perfect appetizer for parties or brunch!
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry 2 Tbsp...
