Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

The Super-Clear Water Dilemma

The waters of the Aransas Bay complex have been exceptionally clear this winter, some of which I attribute to the...

Favorite Wintertime Structure for Big Trout

I had a group recently who wanted to know what my favorite type of structure was for big trout. I...

There’s a Big Difference Between Not Aggressive and Not Feeding

The cooler air temperatures are nice, right? Cooler air temperatures always equate to cooler water temperatures, and after the heat...

The Value of Keeping A Detailed Fishing Log

As summer gives way to fall I make a point to look back and review prior years weather and fishing...

Practice (and Attention to Detail) Makes Perfect

How is it that many anglers do not view fishing the same as other sports that require practice to improve...

Lessons Learned During A Lifetime of Fishing Oyster Reefs

This month we are going to talk about wade fishing oyster reefs. First, hats off to TPWD and the coalition...

Summertime Feeding Patterns

I know I’m getting older but it sure seems like it got hot earlier this summer than prior years. One...

Setting Them Up For Success

In this month’s article we are going to discuss the importance of providing your spouse with the best tackle and...

Grass Beds Are My Favorite Type of Structure

Seldom do I struggle for a topic to write about. For some reason though, this month I have struggled more...

Don’t Let the Wind Frustrate You…Too Much!

As winter yields to spring I start prepping for high winds out of the SE, all the while knowing that...

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Recipe of the month

Crab & Shrimp Enchiladas

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 lb. (25-count) shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 lb. lump crab...

Capt. Robert Peel’s Red Snapper with Seafood Stuffing

Texas Chrome Outdoors Seafood Pasta

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