Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

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...

Let's Make Some Noise

Why are there so many different noise-making devices placed in the lures we purchase today? Someone asks this question almost...

Starting Young

I have many dads as well as moms ask me how old should a child be when you start teaching...

Sight-Casting; Seeing Is Believing!

First, I want to thank the readers for making me feel so good about the piece in the August issue...

A Time to Reflect, a Time for Change

I had a question posed during a long and not so eventful wade that really made me reflect on my...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Matagorda Blues Red Snapper Creole

Many thanks to Melinda Scheps for sharing this recipe. Nothing beats a quick and delicious seafood dinner after a long...

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Shrimp Stuffing

Shrimp Po-Boy Sliders with Remoulade Slaw

Roasted Shrimp Enchiladas with Jalapeño Cream Sauce

Spicy Cilantro Shrimp with Honey-Lime Dipping Sauce

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