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Following Bait to Find Fish Has Worked More Than 45 Years Premium

By Jay Watkins
I have returned from Port Mansfield and it is good to be back on my home water here in Rockport....
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Dealing with Pressured and Spooked Fish

By Jay Watkins
As water temperatures begin to warm between the few remaining frontal systems, and tides start rising with the approach of...
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Cold Weather Approaches and Strategies

By Jay Watkins
Since we are presently in the thick of winter fishing, I believe it fitting that I write something about my...
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Announcing Texas Customs Jay Watkins Series Soft Plastics

By Jay Watkins
Texas Customs has introduced a new line of soft plastics – The Jay Watkins Series of Texas Customs Soft Plastic...
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New Tricks for Old Dogs

By Jay Watkins
I had a few weeks off due to some eye surgery, but I’m back out there fishing again and hoping...
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Clear Water (and Not So Clear) Fishing Strategies

By Jay Watkins
As I sit to write this article a mild cool front with NE wind and slightly cooler air has pushed...
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We can’t afford to fish stupid anymore!

By Jay Watkins
The heat wave continues here along the Middle Texas Coast. Water temperatures are nearing 90° on the shallow grass flats...
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The Services Anglers Seek From Their Guides

By Jay Watkins
Here in Rockport we have continued to receive some rain each week, much needed for sure, and we’ll take whatever...
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Getting Back To Basic

By Jay Watkins
I hope everyone is enjoying some good days on the water. Fishing in the Rockport area continues to show signs...
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The Presentation I Call Dusting

By Jay Watkins
As the title implies I am going to be talking about a soft plastic lure presentation I call dusting. It...
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