Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

Harvey Changed Middle-Coast Bays

I have been blessed with plenty of business the past couple of weeks and I want to thank all of...

Silver Lining

Harvey is a name Texas residents will remember for a very long time as the storm brought Category 4 wind,...

Passion and Inspiration

Fishing along the middle coast continues to be unbelievable considering the extreme heat and upper-80s water temperatures. After an early-morning...

Big Trout – Knee-Deep – Midday?

I am of the opinion that during the hottest months of the year, larger trout and redfish feed mostly at...

At What Age…?

Lots of people ask at what age did I begin to seriously teach my sons to fish. Seems this guiding-teaching-coaching...

Becoming a Better Teacher – Work in Progress

A guy on the boat last week asked how I have been able to maintain my passion for fishing and...

Strategies for Catching Spawning Trout

Here’s something different for you. I want to talk about FISHING SLOW…but doing it FAST. Kind of confusing…right? Let me...

Pumped about Rockport’s Springtime Prospects

Getting back on my home waters, I have discovered the grass in our back bays and barrier island shorelines is...

Getting Into the Swing of Spring

Spring is upon us and it’s time to talk about the transition occurring in our fishery. But before getting into...

Effective Downsizing

Many articles have been written, several by me, on useful tactics anglers can employ to improve post-front fishing success. One...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.

Recipe of the month

Capt. Robert Peel’s Red Snapper with Seafood Stuffing

We want to thank Capt. Robert Peel of Texas Fins and Feathers for sharing this recipe. We invited friends for...

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Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine March 2026

TPWD Science-Based Gill Net Program Remains On Hold