Joe Richard

Joe Richard

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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Redfish and Crab Stew

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds firm fish fillets (redfish, black drum, snapper, cut into one-inch cubes)1 cup fresh crab meat½ cup...

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