Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

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...

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...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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Recipe of the month

Shrimp & Crab Appetizer Cups

Flaky, cheesy seafood-filled bites that make the perfect appetizer for parties or brunch! Ingredients 1 sheet puff pastry 2 Tbsp...

Shrimp Saganaki (Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta)

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