Joe Richard

Joe Richard

Guided Trips

If you’ve been thinking about booking a fishing guide, consider a handy list of what to bring. And when just...

Boat Noise

The relationship between saltwater fish and underwater noise is complicated. Some fish spook easier than others and, depending on location...

The Fog

March marks the end of what is generally the worst of fog season on the coast, although I’ve seen it...

Get the Net!

Someone asked me about choosing a landing net, and I told them “it’s complicated.” Factors would include what you fish...

State Water Snapper

Red snapper found in Texas state waters, going out nine miles, were in the news recently after harvest was closed...

Jetty Tackle

Someone recently inquired what sort of tackle they should carry when fishing Texas jetties, of which there are eight at...

A Salute to Jigs

The word “jig” used in fishing today has pretty much become slang and covers everything from crappie jigs up to...

A Quest for Snook

It’s been a while since I hooked a snook, a classy inshore fish that combines the strength of redfish with...

Bait versus Artificials

After the past year I’ve concluded that trout and redfish must prefer natural bait about a hundred times more than...

Catch Your Own Shrimp

I don’t use live shrimp for bait very often but when I do, I catch my own. Many of today’s...

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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...

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