So, what is a guide’s real job?
That’s a loaded question and opinions vary. I will not attempt to explain what I think people expect but will...
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Mapping 101 – And Other Observations
Even after our first decent cold front we are still experiencing extremely high tides. During the first few days of...
Smaller Areas of Structure – Concentrating on Details
I cannot help but get excited as the first real cool front of the season approaches the Coastal Bend this...
Redfish Tactics For Hot Late-Summer Days
The passage of each day brings us closer to what I believe is the absolute best time of the year...
Don’t Give Up Because It Looks Fresh!
Boy, have we had some rain or what? I’ve dumped twenty-six inches from my rain gauge, along with several overflows,...
Detecting Subtle Patterns That Make a Huge Difference
Summer heat has arrived and Rockport water temperatures already above 85° are living proof. Afternoon surface temps are bumping 89°...
Redfish on the Grass Flats
We are going to talk this month about a few critical aspects of fishing large expanses of grass flats. The...
Trout water is trout water, no matter where you find it!
Water temperature two days prior to writing this was 77°, then another cold front dropped the air temperatures into the...
Post-Freeze Assessments and Game Plans
The most frequent question since my last article has been, “So Jay, tell me honestly, how badly was our trout...
The Big Freeze – Putting Fish First!
We are about to receive a major arctic blast. Forecasts are all over the place but many models are calling...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
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Recipe of the month
Wild Duck Crostini
Many coastal fishermen are also avid waterfowl hunters. Wild duck; mallard, pintail, gadwall, wigeon, and teal, can be highly delectable...