Practice might not make perfect but it certainly makes better!
Getting farther into summer, days with elevated boat traffic and fishing pressure cause many to struggle to find productive areas...
Jay Watkins
Jay Watkins has been a full-time fishing guide at Rockport, TX, for more than 20 years. Jay specializes in wading year-round for trout and redfish with artificial lures. Jay covers the Texas coast from San Antonio Bay to Corpus Christi Bay.
361-729-9596
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www.jaywatkins.com
361-729-9596
[email protected]
www.jaywatkins.com
Transferring Knowledge from One Area to Another
Gosh it has been a tough couple of months for our country and the world. My world of fishing seems...
Thirty-Year-Old Lesson Saves the Day
One would think that after forty years I would have this fishing gig down to a perfect science. I wish...
Don’t Let the Wind Ruin Your Day
As winter gives way to spring, savvy anglers begin to contemplate frequent weather changes and how they will relate to...
How I Became a Teaching Guide
Over the past couple of years I have had an increasing number of people hiring me to teach and coach...
Fessing Up to Tough Days under Tough Conditions
I hope everyone is enjoying the New Year; 2019 went by in a flash, so I guess the old adage...
Preferred Winter Conditions: Playing the Hand You’re Dealt
Winter fishing is in full swing and we have seen some gorgeous weather patterns the past several weeks. Pre-front and...
Alternative Drain Strategies
The first real cold front of the season is passing through the Coastal Bend as I write. The temperature is...
Transition Period Strategies
Last month I spoke about angler focus, and focus is never more important than during a transition period such as...
When Mother Nature Doesn’t Play Nice
“Staying focused is the key to success during tough weather conditions.” That was the answer I gave a gentleman on...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Wild Duck Crostini
Many coastal fishermen are also avid waterfowl hunters. Wild duck; mallard, pintail, gadwall, wigeon, and teal, can be highly delectable...