Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

We can’t afford to fish stupid anymore!

The heat wave continues here along the Middle Texas Coast. Water temperatures are nearing 90° on the shallow grass flats...

The Services Anglers Seek From Their Guides

Here in Rockport we have continued to receive some rain each week, much needed for sure, and we’ll take whatever...

Getting Back To Basic

I hope everyone is enjoying some good days on the water. Fishing in the Rockport area continues to show signs...

The Presentation I Call Dusting

As the title implies I am going to be talking about a soft plastic lure presentation I call dusting. It...

Hints and Tips for Fishing Mid-Bay Reefs and Riprap

It’s good to be back on my home water in Rockport. High winds and low tides have made some days...

Looking Forward to Springtime in Rockport

As I close out my time here in Port Mansfield, I find myself reflecting on all the years that I...

“Allowing Fish to Teach You”

I was thinking the other day during a lull in the bite―When was it that I learned to stay in...

Fishing Is Not What I Do; It’s Who I Am.

I am not sure at this point how to teach this. I have transformed from guide to coach over the...

Train up a child…

In this month’s article I want to talk to all of you about how important I believe it is to...

Corkys: The Art, Science, and Mysteries

In this month’s article I am going to talk about why I believe Paul Brown lures, or Corkys as most...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Jen’s Cajun Fish & Shrimp Pasta Premium

Ingredients: 8 oz Uncooked Linguine1 lb Redfish or Trout Fillets1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)1 Tbsp Olive OilCajun Seasoning (to...

Cucumber & Jicama Shrimp Cocktail

Hot & Crunchy Speckled Trout with Mango Jalapeño Aioli

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