Beneath the Surface | Jay Watkins

[@rayward100]

I just stumbled across these Jay Watkins (documentaries) videos and have just turned 70 years old of nothing less than a fishing acholic. I've seen a lot cleaning tables over the years and have always had a gut feeling that something just doesn't feel right with all of the numbers of fish that were takin knowing that half of the filets were gong to end up freezer burned and thrown away. Recently I released a 23" Spec back and got the most joyous feeling doing so. Now, unless I know that I will be preparing the fish that I catch that day to eat that day, I'm going to be releasing them to make more little fish to enjoy at a later date. Bless you Jay Watkins for confirming to me what I have been feeling for years.

[@captoscar.estringel]

That right there was raw emotion from a person who we all especially me look up too be some day. Thank You Jay for being a leader in our fishing industry!!!

[@mickjarvis7493]

I try to wade fish in corpus almost everyday I bring my son along with me after I get him from school and we fish from shore he’s almost three I use mainly lures soft plastics some days we don’t catch anything but I’m catching memories for my self and building some for him you just can’t explain it to other people that don’t fish you go out there new everyday and adapt and switch things up but trout for me are always elusive as have been most things in life

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

One of a kind no doubt, the stories this man has could last a million lifetimes. JAy Watkins, Thanks for being YOU!

[@yagareta]

Thank you for leaving a legacy of responsibility for our resources to the ones who follow to hopefully emulate, what a great gift❤

[@henryclark5486]

That got me right in the heart ❤️. I believe I just found my new favorite person. I am sure glad you mentioned God, because we're gonna have a lot of trout to catch and release after we leave this place.

[@javsku39]

I have the same mindset reference the spirituality of it, taking care of nature, releasing fish, take some good pics and let them swim off, you have a memory for life and preserved what you love.

[@CaptCalebTV]

Great video. Well done. Excellent message.

[@JossT001]

Wonder if Watkins has a boat ramp confessional 🤔

[@moonyakkerluna3712]

I am proud to say that I’ve fished with this man for near 30 years. To say that his teachings were a game-changer for me, would be the greatest understatement ever made! I’ve practiced CPR long before it was the thing to do, because of his teachings, mentoring, and most of all friendship! #Getup!

[@Reelsportswear]

#getup for sure!

[@rubenaguirre9835]

Jay! Truly an inspiration to the trout community, I remember in 2010 we started just keep five in POC! By far the best video I’ve watched in a long time. It’s a life we admire and want our grandkids to enjoy!

[@austinmatthews1866]

Everything has been said in the comments praising him and it cant be emphasized enough. His reaction to the trout is so pure and admirable and beautiful. I hope they are teaching these values to the guides coming out today. Nothing but love! Reel sportswear, yall are killing it!

[@Reelsportswear]

Thank you Austin! Appreciate you watching!

[@ddgym65]

Thank you reel sportswear for putting a short film together of a true legend Jay Watkins.

[@flatsclasscharters]

From one professional to another Jay… I have even more respect for you now and appreciate your message to our fraternity 🥃

[@bobkathrynalbin3697]

Jay is a true educator. His dad would be very proud!

[@kalobnichols8865]

I grew up with Jay's son jayray. From what I have seen he raised a good man. Jayray has always been a good kind hearted person.

[@SeabassOchoa]

Better than average fisherman. I’m shocked; you’re an example. We salute you ❤

[@up2specks978]

Thank you Jay for the impact you have had on the sport and lessons you have taught on being an angler and father. A living legend.

[@rolandknoblauch2336]

You Sir are a good man with a true understanding and great base belief to be proud of. God bless men like you. You get it.

[@tommyturner3001]

This man is a living legend. Much respect to him

[@PamlicoPoint]

Jay you are the man. You put the passion and the lifestyle into words better than I ever could. Thanks for inspiring us to be better and to continue to push our limits.

[@FishiganMilligan]

This is fantastic! I fished with Capt. Eric Gonsoulin and he had nothing but good things to say about this guy and Jay Ray. Can't wait to fish with these guys one day, absolute Texas coastal legends! 🙌

[@Doman48x]

Thank you Reel Sportswear! This video is the true Jay Watkins. He is an awesome steward of our resources. And he will teach you to find fish and catch fish and maybe learn something about yourself along the way. One of my most prized friends.

[@speckledtruth4577]

Awesome stuff! Legend in every sense of the word ✊

[@JossT001]

I could listen to his podcasts w/you every damn day man! The way Jay gives credit to his teachers even in his later years is something we can all learn from

[@darrelldonaldson7178]

You will learn more about speckled trout fishing in a day with Jay than you will learn in a year on you own or with many of the other guides. He says he is the only guide that needs sun screen on his tongue. He starts talking when he launches the boat and stops when he takes it out of the water and leaves. He can talk about anything you want to talk about, but if you want to learn about speckled trout fishing listen and ask questions. He doesn't just educate you, but entertains you as well.

[@Reelsportswear]

Well said Darrell!

[@IODell]

Thanks for this beautiful production. Jay Watkins is a true guides guide.

[@johnlasley9384]

Great advice & I Agree 110%, you have to be respectful to nature & give back !

[@donaldbalius9228]

That is one awesome video Captain Jay. Thank you for being gracious enough to let us in to see what a truly special person you are. You have set the bar high my friend and I hope to fish with you one day. Calm Seas and Tight lines!!

[@AugustusMcCrae930]

The Michael Jordan of Rockport, TX. Great interview, Jay.

[@Reelsportswear]

Thank you!

[@brianstillmanjr2293]

I love every second of that!!!

[@phredorsby7600]

Thanks for supporting the fishery

[@kelley71]

Class act. Great soul filling message.

[@Trout-Anator]

Truly inspirational!

[@parkerholt8097]

That is simply, beautiful. Thank you

[@treynorth7269]

Awesome Captain, thanks for sharing your knowledge. It is irreplaceable.

[@liveaction7564]

All I can say Jay you are hard core! Very blessed!!!!!!!

[@mikebryant9462]

Jay you’re one of my heroes and I want to come fish with you soon all the way from Mississippi

[@phishmanche7890]

Wow!! Incredible and congratulations!!

[@jeffbeauchamp8285]

Thank you for awesome story.

[@masonarnaud9808]

Awesome video. Jay is the best in the business and is someone I strive to be as knowledgeable as one day and as much of a Stewart to the resource as he is.

[@Reelsportswear]

Thank you Mason!

[@granite1818]

Thats the good stuff God is good thank you for sharing ...

[@Reelsportswear]

Yes indeed

[@CaptTrav]

Love it! Something we should all work towards!

[@KeepatIT69]

Great lesson! I noticed you Jay did a side low jerk to hook the trout. What was that about Jay, is it safer to hook them that way or just a better way to get a secure catch?One thing about fishing is that there’s always some learning to be had. I’ve always wondered what those fish think when we hold them after being caught. Hmm…”Will I be dinner or will I get to go back home?”

[@taylorfloyd7657]

Outstanding. Thank you from Corpus Christi.

[@todcox9537]

Great interview!!! One day I'll make it down there and fish with you!

[@davidmata3057]

Great video, his passion and love for the sport is amazing.

[@Reelsportswear]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@mixsplace]

Great job! Cool video showcasing an idealism that will serve the future anglers to come by promoting conservation and respect for our beautiful natural resource we all share down here. 👏

[@dixie3087]

Not a texas angler but you guys did a great job on these.

[@see_you_out_there]

Inspiring!!!! Thank you for sharing

[@Flacosego]

Unreal! What a great JW documentary

[@Reelsportswear]

Thank you!

[@noahguerrero7634]

This is awesome!

[@bretmattei]

Jay what Henri Rod is that? Much respect for what you do sir

[@billycrowe729]

Very well put together!

[@charlesycoker]

Very cool. Thank you.

[@Reelsportswear]

Glad you liked it!

[@SNOOKINGAROUND]

Thank you for sharing guys, hope to some day get out there with you 🎣🎣

[@irvinhilljr.521]

You’ll speak the truth I live the same way

[@howardwest1358]

Inspiring!

[@jasonwitchet5056]

Incredible video!

[@JossT001]

Catching the big ones on Top Water is another addiction. Sounds like you just flushed the toilet when they suck down a top water plug! Gotta love the thump and the toilet flush when a big gator trout bites! Man I love South Texas

[@The7ScottishVikings]

I keep everything I catch yum yum yum eat ya some! 🎣

[@jonparkoff]

Quite an amazing video.

[@jose737_fishing8]

Awesome Video!

[@floridaman3043]

Love it

[@tacticalredfishing6136]

I run a outdoors ministry Compass Adventures Outdoors taking fatherless boys on fishing adventures here in Winnie Texas on Bolivar Galveston coast and we would love to use Jay Watkins video series in our 2022 Saltwater Fishing School to teach these fatherless boys about fishing...Please help us get in contact with Jay

[@Reelsportswear]

You are more than welcome to use the video! We would love to support you. Please message us privately so we can get you connected.

[@tacticalredfishing6136]

@@Reelsportswear where do I need to go and reply can I get a email to send our information Thanks

[@Reelsportswear]

@@tacticalredfishing6136 find our IG page and send us a direct message.

[@abrahamcordero200]

Minute 19:06 got me!👍

[@Reelsportswear]

Same here man

[@conraywest]

The fish does not know you will release it 😂

[@kencleg7721]

Oh snap 4 x wifes

[@buenaondaoutdoors967]

Love them big trout, I've earned the respect to let them swim away. #BUENAONDAOUTDOORS

[@Reelsportswear]

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