Joe Richard

Joe Richard

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...

When the Bullet Hits the Bone

A song on my playlist reminds me of the trouble one can get into, while fishing offshore. I share these...

Chumming Bull Reds

With bull redfish season in full swing, anglers will be seeking these brutes along various beaches and fish passes along...

More Surf Launchings

Aside from storms, I consider August to be the most friendly weather on the Texas coast, perfect for using small...

Coastal Fishing Guides

I’ve been watching old episodes of Andy Rooney on 60 Minutes lately, which inspired the following missive on the surge...

Hunting for Surf Trout

Fishing the Texas surf on days when conditions are right, with unlimited trout and redfish grabbing on, is a day...

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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...

Capt. Robert Peel’s Red Snapper with Seafood Stuffing

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