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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New Tricks for Old Dogs Premium

By Jay Watkins
I had a few weeks off due to some eye surgery, but I’m back out there fishing again and hoping...
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Clear Water (and Not So Clear) Fishing Strategies

By Jay Watkins
As I sit to write this article a mild cool front with NE wind and slightly cooler air has pushed...
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We can’t afford to fish stupid anymore!

By Jay Watkins
The heat wave continues here along the Middle Texas Coast. Water temperatures are nearing 90° on the shallow grass flats...
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The Services Anglers Seek From Their Guides

By Jay Watkins
Here in Rockport we have continued to receive some rain each week, much needed for sure, and we’ll take whatever...
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Getting Back To Basic

By Jay Watkins
I hope everyone is enjoying some good days on the water. Fishing in the Rockport area continues to show signs...
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The Presentation I Call Dusting

By Jay Watkins
As the title implies I am going to be talking about a soft plastic lure presentation I call dusting. It...
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Hints and Tips for Fishing Mid-Bay Reefs and Riprap

By Jay Watkins
It’s good to be back on my home water in Rockport. High winds and low tides have made some days...
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Looking Forward to Springtime in Rockport

By Jay Watkins
As I close out my time here in Port Mansfield, I find myself reflecting on all the years that I...
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“Allowing Fish to Teach You”

By Jay Watkins
I was thinking the other day during a lull in the bite―When was it that I learned to stay in...
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Fishing Is Not What I Do; It’s Who I Am.

By Jay Watkins
I am not sure at this point how to teach this. I have transformed from guide to coach over the...
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