Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

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...

Let’s Play the Slick Game

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

Winning the Mind Game

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

Springtime Post-Front Tactics

I typically begin my seasonal articles with something like "This is my favorite season" but the truth is they are...

Greatness is Never Achieved without Great Effort and Sacrifice

Not sure who might have said this first but I certainly believe it to be true. This month's Ask the...

X-Spots

I have something I want you to try the next time you arrive at your favorite fishing area to find...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Fish Veracruz

I want to thank Kacie Skalak for sharing her version of this wonderful recipe. I made it recently for my...

Creamy Crab Croquettes Japanese-Style

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