Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

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...

An Important Reading Lesson

How did I learn to read water? That's a question that has been posed literally hundreds of times throughout my...

Downright Dirty Confidence

Didn't when I was younger but I now believe it is true what they say about time flying by faster...

Some of What You’ve Heard is True!

"So Jay, teach me how to find and catch more fish. And by the way, if you can tell me...

Know When to Hold ‘em!

I have not always been as big a believer as I am today on the importance of staying put when...

The Right Gear and the Right Attitude!

Without a doubt winter is my favorite season to fish. There are multiple reasons behind this with the biggest being...

Hard Work and Luck Run Hand-in-Hand!

I am settled in at the Lone Star Lodge in Port Mansfield, my home away from home for January and...

Making Adjustments

Making ready for my two month stay in Port Mansfield, I took a break from packing to reflect on what...

Managing Conditions and Fishing Time

Weather has been all over the place the past thirty days. Most of my days on the water have seen...

Blue Norther Days

During much of October the feeding patterns go through a major transition and I never get truly excited about the...

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 •...

LJ Guillotte’s Grilled Oysters ala ACME

Shrimp with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Upcoming

Restoring Wild Oyster Stock Through the S. Reed Oyster Buyback Program