Alternative Drain Strategies
The first real cold front of the season is passing through the Coastal Bend as I write. The temperature is...
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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...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Shrimp and Crab Pot Pie
Serves 6
Ingredients
1/2 cup salted butter1 large onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)1/2 bell pepper, seeded and diced (about...
