Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

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...

Improve Your Chances to Land a Trophy Trout

If you watch NFL games you have probably seen the commercial with Jason Witten sitting in the Dallas Cowboys locker...

The Finest of Winter Patterns

We have finally received a few fronts with some punch and they are having a positive impact on fishing. Water...

Back Lake Patterns and Strategies

It's been a very long time since I have been as excited about our winter fishing prospects in Rockport. I...

Another C’mon Man Article

I have been thinking it might be time for another C'mon Man piece. I ran one several years ago and...

Another Tool for a Rainy Day

A group on the boat posed a great question. How do I come up with ideas for my articles in...

Strategies for Nighttime Feeding Zones

We all want fall weather to get here quick but the reality is that September is another hot month. Fishing...

Dog-Day Trout and Day-Saver Reds

The so-called dog days are in my opinion the toughest time of year to consistently catch quality trout. It's just...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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Recipe of the month

Northwoods Fish Fry

We had the pleasure to visit Oak Lake Lodge in western Ontario last August and believe me the experience was...

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CCA Texas – Certificate of Location Program – (Oyster Leases)

Chicken, Andouille, and Shrimp Jambalaya