Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

Pro Tips: April 2011

It seems the majority of the Texas coast came through the harsh freezing temperatures during the first days of February...

Pro Tips: March 2011

"When you pull into an area, what do you see that tells you that it's a good area?"I wish I...

Pro Tips: February 2011

February will find many of us chasing trophy trout along the middle to lower Texas coast. I assure you there...

Pro Tips: January 2011

With water temperatures in the 50s on average during January, my main focus is locating bait somewhere near or over...

Pro Tips: December 2010

I have been asked countless times why I prefer wade fishing versus drifting and fishing on the trolling motor. My...

Pro Tips: November 2010

The first frontal system of the season is pushing through the area. Air temperatures have dropped about ten degrees and...

Pro Tips: October 2010

Typically I write about patterns as these are what I feel most qualified to discuss. This month I'm going to...

Pro Tips: September 2010

Hot! That has been the weather pattern throughout July and into early August and I doubt we'll see much change...

Pro Tips: August 2010

Has it been hot or what? I have traveled from Port Mansfield to Lake Charles over the past three weeks...

Pro Tips: July 2010

During the past few weeks I have been bombarded with e-mails and calls from guys interested in teaching their significant...

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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 •...

Randy VanderNaillen’s Shrimp Salsa

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