Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

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...

Understanding Speckled Trout Spawning

As water temperatures warm into the mid- to upper-70s, I start thinking about trout spawning along the middle coast. It’s...

Strategies for Tough Bite Days

On a recent trip, during a string of days when the bite had been unusually tough, I made a comment...

If It Looks Good, Stay Put!

I search continuously for little things that can help us become better anglers and my fishing philosophy is definitely old...

Find Bait – Plant Feet – Let Bite Develop

The end of 2018 and beginning of 2019 have proven to be cold and wet, more so than the previous...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Isle of Matagorda Baked Flounder

This delightful creation comes from the kitchen of Brent Hart at Hurricane Junction in Port O’Connor. Flounder is regarded as...

Shrimp Saganaki (Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta)

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit with Stuffed Crab and Lemon Butter Sauce

Cóctel de Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail)

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Dog Day Tactics for Quality Trout