Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

Let what you already know lead you to something new

With very little rainfall the past month it seems even hotter on the water than ever before. Our one chance...

Structure Within Structure

Man, it’s hot out on the water right now. I know it is always hotter during periods of drought but...

Structure and Strategies for Mid-Summer Heat

It sure got hot in a hurry. Warmer weather combined with continuing drought has pushed bay water temperatures into the...

Windward Shoreline Tactics and Techniques

This month we will discuss learning to predict and execute the proper wading approach to windward shorelines. First, windward means...

All Predators Use Structure for Cover and Ambush Points

Good Ol’ Mother Nature continues to play havoc with our weather patterns. One day she gives us typical April conditions...

Taking it to the mats!

This month I want to talk about sight-fishing. Not actually casting to a certain fish, but to a specific type...

Dissecting Grass Flats

I want to talk this month about the way I try to analyze and plan my wades on large expanses...

Fishing with the Fat Boy

I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year with family and friends. As I prepare this...

So, what is a guide’s real job?

That’s a loaded question and opinions vary. I will not attempt to explain what I think people expect but will...

Mapping 101 – And Other Observations

Even after our first decent cold front we are still experiencing extremely high tides. During the first few days of...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Shrimp Po-Boy Sliders with Remoulade Slaw

Remoulade Slaw 1 small package precut coleslaw3/4 cup Yum Yum Sauce 1/8 tsp cayenne1 Tbsp. stone ground mustard1/4 cup minced...

Hashbrown Crusted Crab-Spinach-Egg Casserole

Hashbrown-Crusted Breakfast Casserole

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