Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

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...

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...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Fish Veracruz

I want to thank Kacie Skalak for sharing her version of this wonderful recipe. I made it recently for my...

LJ Guillotte’s Grilled Oysters ala ACME

Shrimp with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

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