Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

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...

Aim Small – Miss Small!

Winter is notably one of the best times of the year to catch trout longer than twenty-five inches. Larger and...

It’s been many years…

It's been many years since I have been this excited about our middle-coast fishery. I spoke of this last month,...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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Recipe of the month

Quesabirria de Pato

So, what to do with all those ducks you were lucky to harvest this season? Here’s an incredible recipe that...

Creamy Crab Croquettes Japanese-Style

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