Joe Richard

Joe Richard

Anchor Drama

Today’s boats tend to be bigger and more dependably powered, which is a good thing, but they may also provide...

Bay Tackle

Deciding which tackle to use for a fishing trip should not be taken lightly. Most charter captains prefer their clients...

The Bottom Line

I have spools of fishing line everywhere these days, some “expired” and chalky looking, with others still fresh and slick....

Guarding Honeyholes

There has been recent discussion among anglers, asking if anyone ever shares hot fishing action, even going so far as...

A Case for Corks

Not everyone has the right rod, experience, patience and stamina to dance a jig hour after hour with that perfect,...

Chumming

Every autumn we look forward to stocking the freezer with fat, autumn Spanish mackerel, a fish easy to chum close...

Bulls on the Beach!

That used to be the battle cry in North Carolina when a school of bull redfish suddenly appeared within casting...

Boat Fuel Blues

With gas prices the worst ever, we’ve all faced bigger fuel bills this summer. Especially boaters. I’m not sure what...

Catch Your Own Fish

A family discussion about where to buy fish had me going on about the checkered options available today in restaurants...

The 18-Mile Light

A recent visit to Sabine Pass brought back a host of memories of fishing the “18 mile light” (house) that,...

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Hot & Crunchy Speckled Trout with Mango Jalapeño Aioli

My friends Brandon Benton and Mary Anne Gunn shared this recipe with me. It’s got a little coastal kick and...

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