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.

361-729-9596
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www.jaywatkins.com

February 2017

Improve Your Chances to Land a Trophy Trout

By Jay Watkins

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

January 2017

The Finest of Winter Patterns

By Jay Watkins

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

December 2016

Back Lake Patterns and Strategies

By Jay Watkins

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

November 2016

Another C’mon Man Article

By Jay Watkins

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

October 2016

Another Tool for a Rainy Day

By Jay Watkins

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

September 2016

Strategies for Nighttime Feeding Zones

By Jay Watkins

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

August 2016

Dog-Day Trout and Day-Saver Reds

By Jay Watkins

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

July 2016

Let’s Play the Slick Game

By Jay Watkins

Slicks can be one of the surest signs of fish presence. They are also perhaps one of the most misunderstood....

June 2016

Winning the Mind Game

By Jay Watkins

Weather patterns during late-April and thus far in May have been particularly unpredictable. Late-season fronts have been dropping water temperatures...