Field Notes
For trophy specks, croakers!
When Capt. Joey Garriga of Poggey’s Boat Charters goes trophy speckled trout fishing, that means he’s geared up for fishing with live croakers. […]
Inshore Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Seven tips for beach-fishing success
Summer heat means speckled trout will be moving from the marshes and bays, stacking up along the beaches of the coast. Here are tips for surf-fishing. […]
Speckled Trout
Horn of plenty
July is the peak of barrier island fun on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Dana Sanders spends a lot of time at Horn Island because there are some big trout. […]
Content
Big-trout dance — How to catch more specks fishing with croakers
Capt. Joey Garriga swears croakers just catch bigger speckled trout. Here’s how to fish these awesome baitfish this summer. […]
Inshore Fishing
Gearing up: Medium spin, braided line, and the Gulp!
The great thing about flounder fishing is that the necessities are minimal and most fishermen already have the tools necessary to get started. […]
Featured
Teen’s custom jig heads making a splash
Kahle hooks have been a staple among live bait fishermen along the Mississippi Gulf Coast for years; whether fishing with croakers or shrimp or bull minnows, you name it. […]
Features
Flat-out fun — Tips for catching flounder
Kyle Perry says bass anglers will see similarities in the approaches to putting delectable flounder in the boat this summer. […]
Field Notes
Never give up for fishing success
When fishing gets tough it’s important that an angler remember not to throw in the towel after a couple of slow hours. […]
Sidebars
Get rid of the slime
Slime on the outside of fish is expected, but it’s just nasty when fillets are coated with slime on the cleaning table. […]
Field Notes
Fish cleaning the easy way
Fish cleaning can be a chore, and probably the most-frustrating part is working with those tough air bladders of speckled trout. […]
Inshore Fishing
Gearing up for Graveline
To find success on Graveline Bayou on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, Eric Lucas and Eli Troutman have favorite weapons.
Here’s their gear:
Inshore Fishing
Graveline offers Gulf access to wade Belle Fontaine Beach
Eric Lucas and Eli Troutman love wade fishing the barrier islands but there are some days where it’s just not possible — make that safe — to make the run out in the Gulf in their small boat. […]