Speckled Trout
Ides of March promise trout slaughter
The middle of March can actually be an awesome time to target speckled trout on topwater lures and jerkbaits. […]
Speckled trout
Speckled Trout
Best big-trout bets
One angler who consistently catches trout — and big trout, at that — is Alex Smith from Gulfport. He uses an Alberto knot. […]
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Yellow Mouth Fever offers $19,000 in prizes for coastal trout anglers
Three years ago a couple of fishing buddies started knocking around the idea of hosting a fishing tournament. What started out as an idea to host a fruit jar tournament turned into something much bigger. […]
Field Notes
How to up winter speckled trout catches
With less and less daylight and cooler water temperatures settling in, slowing down your presentation is often key to catching December speckled trout. […]
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Unique green-colored speckled trout caught in Bay St. Louis
The phrase “green trout” has long been a euphemism for marsh bass, but it turns out speckled trout really can turn green — or it seems at least remotely possible, according to a biologist who reviewed a photo posted in the LouisianaSportsman.com reports section. […]
Field Notes
Improve cleaning table with built-in ramp
Add a ramp to your cleaning table, and fish fillets can be quickly sent into an ice-water bath to stay nice and fresh. […]
Field Notes
How to jig finicky fish into biting
Sometimes speckled trout can make you feel like the smartest guy in the class — or like the kid not paying attention way in the back row. […]
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Treble hooks mean more trout in the box
Capt. Tommy Pellegrin, with Custom Charters in Houma, La., is squarely on the treble hook side of the aisle when it comes to speckled trout. […]
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The Express Lane — Trout-fishing tips for the Biloxi Marsh
Reaching the northeastern stretches of the Biloxi Marsh is less than 12 miles from Pass Christian. Here’s how to catch limits without burning a lot of fuel. […]
Field Notes
7 steps to clean trout
Nobody likes cleaning the day’s catch. But you’ll burn through these 7 steps to clean speckled trout and get these fish ready for the freezer or dinner. […]
Field Notes
Know how to pick the right topwater
Using topwater lures to catch fish is a favorite technique of many fishermen. The lure wobbles across the surface, imitating a thrashing, wounded baitfish. […]
Field Notes
Dump kahle hook, guide urges
Why Capt. Jakamo Laboureur, a longtime user of a No. 1 kahle hook, switched to the No. 2 live bait hook to catch speckled trout out of Shell Beach. […]