Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

Nature's Mysteries... and Other Questions

I get asked to explain tons of things related to fishing. When I feel I have a logical answer or...

Back to Rockport – Preparing for Spring

March is said to be the month of big wind but after my time in Port Mansfield the past two...

Winter’s Icy Grip

With the arrival of the New Year I cannot help but look back and marvel at how fast 2013 came...

Air-Clear Water Conditions

Winter is definitely here and looks to be shaping up as a colder than average season. This tends to work...

Identifying and Executing the Winter Game Plan

With winter setting in I have settled into a comfortable fishing pattern. I have big trout on the brain from...

The Right Structure and Gear for Winter Trout Fishing

Many of you look forward to wintertime fishing as much as I do. Recent rainfall and higher than normal tide...

On Being the Best Angler You Can Be

I have been seeing quite a few ducks the past two weeks and we have received some much needed rain...

Make Memories Whenever You Can

This month I want to tell you a fish story. The story is true and involves my sons, Jay Ray...

Tweak Position and Wait for Conditions

The period of mid-August through September is the toughest time of year for me to reliably pattern and catch solid...

New Tricks from an Old Dog

Hot would be the best one word description of fishing along the middle Texas coast in August. Ohmake that hot...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Shrimp Crostini Appetizers

INGREDIENTS • 1 lb fresh large shrimp • 2 Tbsp butter• 1/2 tsp thyme• 1/4 cup shredded Colby cheese •...

Chris Smisek’s Crispy Almond Baked Fish

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Reports & Forecasts: December 2025

Factors Influencing Winter Trout Patterns

More Shucks for Your Bucks: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Oyster Restoration Strategies

Riding Out the Shift: From October’s High Tides to the Promise of Cold Fronts