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Big Barracuda
Last summer, after a close encounter with an epic barracuda off Port O’Connor, I was reminded of my various run-ins...
Joe Richard
Joe Richard has fished the Gulf since 1967, starting out of Port Arthur, but his adventures have taken him up and down the entire coast. He was the editor of Tide magazine for eight years, and later Florida Sportsman's book and assistant magazine editor. He began guiding out of Port O'Connor in 1994. His specialty is big kingfish, and his latest book is The Kingfish Bible, New Revelations, due for publication in 2013.
A Spinning Debate
There has long been a debate in Texas over whether spin tackle has a place on the coast. There are...
When Macks Attack
I’ve been a fan of Spanish mackerel for a loooong time beginning with my great uncle’s big catches in Miami...
Tripping on Tripletail
Tripletail are pelagic fish, found far offshore in sargassum weed lines, but they arrive in Texas inshore waters each summer....
The Pace Puzzle
Lure chunkers need to believe ample numbers of fish swim within their reach in order to perform with the proper...
Tarpon Time
Texas tarpon can leave you feeling like “you just got your ass handed to you,” as one diehard tarpon angler...
Snapper Bite is On!
This June marks the best chance for serious offshore snapper action in a long time, with the announcement of a...
When the Big Kings Bite
Over the years I’ve noticed the very biggest kingfish seem to arrive off our coast in May. Perhaps they’ve been...
Top Baits for Cobia
April marks the start of cobia season off the Texas coast, and this time of year, “they’re hungry,” as the...
Carry the Basics
In this high-tech age, new wonder items are introduced at the winter boat shows, designed for convenience, accuracy or safety...
