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Three new tricks for more big trout
Technology is giving some very creative lure producers endless possibilities that may in turn give you the edge on big speckled trout. […]
Speckled trout
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Does the moon affect the trophy trout bite?
Big fish feeding behavior is more closely related to Solunar times, the major and minor feeding periods, rather than moon phase. […]
Speckled Trout
How to catch speckled trout on barrier islands
On this segment of Sportsman TV, Capt. Charlie Thomason shows how he fishes topwater and targets speckled trout on barrier islands. […]
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Never underestimate topwaters’ potential
How to fish topwaters and truly understanding how their limitless upside allows you to fish them confidently for speckled trout. […]
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Speck-tacular May fishing
Relatively small factors can make a huge difference in targeting speckled trout that begin spawning in Gulf waters in May. […]
Field Notes
The many benefits of using artificial shrimp
The artificial version of this popular coastal crustacean, shrimp, offers a wider array of performance than the real deal. […]
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Three twitch baits that lure uncommitted trout
Below the surface twitch baits provide the perfect hybrid capability for those finicky spring topwater trout. […]
Speckled Trout
Flow from Bonnet Carré Spillway could push specks eastward
Speckled trout anglers have a lot to look forward to this spring, in part because the Bonnet Carré Spillway on the Mississippi River continues to pour out the remnants of a long, west winter. […]
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Jerkbaits can give speckled trout fits
How to cast jerkbaits and get the merciless response that speckled trout exhibit after staring down its hard-plastic foe. […]
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Fall’s 4 saltwater fishing hotspots
Mississippi’s Gulf Coast offers plenty of adventures for the saltwater fisherman who’s up for a nice, October boat ride and a full cooler. […]
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Solve summer’s speckled trout riddles
Look for contrast when targeting Biloxi Marsh speckled trout during the hot months. They’re usually near a change: current, bottom, color, depth. […]
Field Notes
Knowing where water moves first
Understanding flow velocity, and where water will start moving first, is a big key to locating feeding speckled trout. […]