Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

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...

Chasing Trophy Trout

First let me say thanks for all the comments I received on last month's article. Your comical responses and the...

C'mon Man!

I hope you don't mind but, in this months issue I just wanted to make you laugh a little if...

Pro Tips: December 2011

My hat is off to our feature writers for the past two issues in our magazine. Good reading and always...

Pro Tips: November 2011

November is the best of the best for fishing on the middle Texas coast. Due to the layout of the...

Pro Tips: October 2011

It is true that as we grow older the days seem to fly by. Seems like only yesterday I was...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Hashbrown-Crusted Breakfast Casserole

Hashbrown Crust 1 16-oz bag frozen shredded hashbrowns3 Tbs olive oil1 Tbs butter Breakfast Casserole 1 16-oz package turkey sausage1...

Frank Willis’ Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes

Joe’s Redfish on the Half Shell with Curried Mango Grille Sauce

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