Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

Unraveling the Post-Front Puzzle

I hope everybody is enjoying the cooler weather pattern that we have in place right now. Cold is coming and...

Seasonal Changes Are What Make Fall Interesting

Seasonal change is definitely upon us and fishing patterns will gradually change as each passing front reduces air and water...

One Bite Can Tell Us All We Need To Know

If you’ve been fishing, I hope you have been able to get on the water early to avoid the extreme...

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...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Shrimp and Crab Pot Pie

Serves 6 Ingredients 1/2 cup salted butter1 large onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)1/2 bell pepper, seeded and diced (about...

Grilled Redfish and Shrimp with Cajun Cream Sauce

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Wind, Birds, and Opportunity: Spring Fishing on the Texas Coast

Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine May 2026