Jay Watkins

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Jay Watkins
Jay Watkins has been a full-time fishing guide at Rockport, TX, for more than 20 years. Jay specializes in wading year-round for trout and redfish with artificial lures. Jay covers the Texas coast from San Antonio Bay to Corpus Christi Bay.

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Great Expectations for Fall Season Premium

By Jay Watkins
Writing this during the first week of October, fall officially arrived several weeks ago but we didn’t see much of a...
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Trout Water is Trout Water No Matter Where One Finds It! Premium

By Jay Watkins
I said that on stage at a Gulf Coast Trout Masters Tournament while being interviewed by Mickey Eastman, too many...
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The Cove Pattern

By Jay Watkins
The heat wave continues but the rain we received in May and June has allowed for some good water quality...
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Tough Dog Day Patterns; And Then Some!

By Jay Watkins
Now that we are in the hottest weeks of summer, what should anglers do to find and catch the best...
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Dog Day Tactics for Quality Trout

By Jay Watkins
So, what is it about the dog days of summer that attract so many anglers to the Texas Coast? I...
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Sight-Casting For Upper-Slot Trout

By Jay Watkins
This month, I want to talk about some shallow-water tactics that I have confidence in using when it comes to...
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Getting the Most Out of Gut and Bar Structure

By Jay Watkins
I am excited about this month’s article because of its specific nature and because this pattern presents itself in just...
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Following Bait to Find Fish Has Worked More Than 45 Years

By Jay Watkins
I have returned from Port Mansfield and it is good to be back on my home water here in Rockport....
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Dealing with Pressured and Spooked Fish

By Jay Watkins
As water temperatures begin to warm between the few remaining frontal systems, and tides start rising with the approach of...
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Cold Weather Approaches and Strategies

By Jay Watkins
Since we are presently in the thick of winter fishing, I believe it fitting that I write something about my...
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Gulf Coast Crab-Stuffed Redfish Premium

By Pam Johnson
A beautiful Thanksgiving entrée featuring fresh redfish topped with a rich lump crabmeat. Ingredients 2 large redfish fillets, skin and...
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Shrimp & Avocado Caesar Salad with Hearts of Palm

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