Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

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...

The Skinny on the Slicks

In May we see tons of slicks. In fact, slicks become a vital part of locating fish along our southern...

Defining the Swag

Swag: an area of deeper and darker water surrounded by shallower areas, all with similar bottom structure.This is not old...

Fishing the Bog

In February, the key to locating good numbers of fish is mud, plain and simple. Sometimes I think "bog" may...

Should we stay or should we go?

Here is a question I am asked a lot "When is it time to leave and when is it time...

Winter Trout Game Planning

Have you ever wondered why the same old names keep popping up when it comes to trophy trout fishing? Dockside...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Maple Rum Redfish Bites

Ingredients 2 large redfish fillets 1 package baconsalt and pepper Maple Rum Glaze 1/2 cup maple syrup 3 Tbsp spiced...

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