Jay Watkins

Jay Watkins

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...

When and Why to Change Lures, and Bucket Lists

A gentleman on the boat asked two really good questions. I get lots of these daily from my anglers as...

Pumped for Corky Season!

I want to thank everyone that reads my articles and takes time to email or call with comments. I do...

November Drain Fishing Strategies

All through my guiding career clients have shared details of Alaskan fishing adventures and encouraged that I should never pass...

Solving the Transition Puzzle

We are entering a transitional month for most of the middle-coast bay systems. Days grow shorter as angler excitement rises...

The Power of Imagination

Angler’s on my boat frequently ask, “What is the single-most important characteristic that expert anglers have in common?” Great question!...

Strategies for Tough Summertime Conditions

It’s raining, and I cancelled my charter. Rainfall is nearing sixteen inches for this three-day event; good news for Aransas...

C’mon Man and Exciting Mid-Summer Patterns

Seems quite a few enjoyed my “C’mon Man” articles in the past and have been asking for more. So I’ll...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Easy Shrimp Mozambique

Zesty shrimp in a saffron and garlic-based sauce. Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter ¼ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup water...

Julio’s Tortilla Chip Crusted Fish Fillets with Sweet Corn Medley

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