Joe Richard

Joe Richard

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...

October Tarpon? Don’t Tell Anyone…

Texas tarpon love the huge drop in angler effort each October, and can be found rolling at the jetties, cruising...

Mackerel Mania

A Spanish mackerel blitz is something many dedicated coastal anglers have yet to encounter, so focused are they on their...

We Were Jetty Rats Once…and Young

Sticking a sow trout at the jetties this past June was like visiting an old friend. If you've ever spent...

When the Sun Beats Down Like Perdition

Ever wonder why desert dwellers cover up so much? It's because they know the sun can ruin you. They can't...

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Lemon Flounder Romano

1 floundersalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste½ tsp dried oregano½ tsp garlic powder¼ cup all-purpose flour2 large eggs2...

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Shrimp Stuffing

Shrimp Po-Boy Sliders with Remoulade Slaw

Roasted Shrimp Enchiladas with Jalapeño Cream Sauce

Spicy Cilantro Shrimp with Honey-Lime Dipping Sauce

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