Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

Pro Tips: May 2010

Winds of twenty-plus miles per hour create better trout opportunities for me in Rockport than many tend to believe. The...

Pro Tips: April 2010

After a solid week of trophy trout fishing that produced three fish over eight pounds and one that nudged the...

Pro Tips: March 2010

As all of you are aware it has been a colder than normal winter along the Middle and Lower Coast....

Pro Tips: February 2010

February is typically our coldest fishing month. For many it is a time to reflect on past season's experiences and...

Pro Tips: January 2010

January finds us in the thick of winter fishing patterns. For those of you that visited the Rockport area over...

Pro Tips: December 2009

In the last issue of the Texas Saltwater Magazine my article was based on targeting drains or sloughs that feed...

Pro Tips: November 2009

After receiving much needed rain in September and early October, I am hoping November will provide improved fishing conditions. The...

Pro Tips: October 2009

I received an interesting question after a long wade in the Upper Laguna Madre a few days back. It was...

Pro Tips: September 2009

I have found that life is made up of many small moments. Some are life-changers. Some for the good, some...

Pro Tips: August 2009

I have to admit, I am not nearly the fisherman I thought I was six months ago. Sure, the drought...

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Stuffed Flounder

Thank you, Barbara Stumfoll of Bernie’s Boats in Victoria, TX for sharing this wonderful recipe with us! Believe me, this...

Coconut Shrimp with Apricot Dipping Sauce

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