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...
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
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...
Weather Patterns, Late-Summer Strategies, and Other Good Stuff
With continuously rising temperatures and heat indexes I find it necessary to concentrate more than ever on building and executing...
A Day in the Life of a Fishing Guide
I’ve had several requests to do a piece on a typical day in the life of a fishing guide. At...
Are You Fishing Smart?
Fishing smart is a concept that so many overlook. I see it all the time, and quite often with relatively...
Finding and Catching on Busy Summer Weekends
“So, Jay, why do you still fish weekends?” This question comes mostly from anglers who enjoy the luxury of flexible...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Capt. Robert Peel’s Red Snapper with Seafood Stuffing
We want to thank Capt. Robert Peel of Texas Fins and Feathers for sharing this recipe. We invited friends for...
