Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

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...

Current is the Key

September has been a test of Texas fishermans will with lingering heat and an abundance of generally unfavorable wind. I...

Think Like a Predator!

If you have spent a day on the water with me, attended one of my Fish Smart seminars, or purchased...

Locating and Working the Line

I am often asked how one picks the right area along the shoreline when you have so much that looks...

Respect

Schools are out and the summer crowds are heading our way. This is the busiest time for fishing guides and...

Wind is Our Friend

I am enjoying a good shallow water bite here in Rockport so far this spring. I owe my confidence in...

My Way or the Highway... Sometimes

"You have to have the best fishermen in the entire world." I hear this often from clients as well as...

Spring Patterns

I am finally home after spending the last two months fishing in Port Mansfield with my fishing club members. I...

The Wind is Your Friend

As I work on this article the temperature outside is hovering around 42° and the wind is out of the...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Shrimp and Bean Stew

INGREDIENTS 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tsp fresh lemon zest and 1 Tbsp juice1 tsp sweet or...

Shrimp with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Seatrout Almondine with Butter Lemon Caper Sauce

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