Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

Work the Wind

I have a lot of people that seem to be confused when I start talking about how fish position themselves...

Pro Tips: February 2008

It is hard to believe that another year has come and gone. It seems only a few months ago we...

Pro Tips: January 2008

I loved the lion in the Wizard of Oz and while working on this article I was reminded of him....

Gearing Up for Winter

With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas just around the corner it is time to start thinking about winter fishing patterns....

The “Burning” Issue

I know that some of you already hate me and have not even finished reading the first sentence. The title...

Skinny Water Trout

Now here is a subject you get to read about often but most of the articles only tell the HOW...

A Do and Don’t List for Fisherman

This is an article I have wanted to write for a long time. It has nothing to do with game...

August - Toughest of times for trout!

There is little doubt that Texas speckled trout fishermen regard the month of August as possibly the toughest time of...

Game Plan for Success

What is a GAME PLAN, and why is having one a critical part of everyday fishing success?Now there's a familiar...

Here’s a question I hear often… "How do I find and catch fish I can't see?"

Now what I've got say here is based solely on my personal experiences and my records. I doubt there is...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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Recipe of the month

Nested Redfish Nuggets

Everybody loves fried fish! Here’s a novel presentation of an old-time favorite that is sure to please all your dinner...

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