Speckled trout Archives - Page 12 of 16

Under the lights – Night-fishing not just for summer

October 10, 2016 Sam Davis

Many anglers think fishing after dark is just a way to avoid the heat of summer, but it’s an equally effective approach in the fall. […]

Biologists say speckled trout are over-fished and that the species is no longer capable of sustaining the population without tighter fishing restrictions.

Tighter speck limits ‘coming’

August 18, 2016 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi is headed for a reduction in its speckled trout limits, and changes in both the daily creel and the allowable length on the popular game fish could soon be enacted. […]

Taking trout to school

July 17, 2016 Patrick Bonin

Scanning the horizon for flocks of diving birds feasting on shrimp is a tried-and-true method for locating schools of speckled trout. […]

Mississippi offers plenty of action in the surf, so it’s just a matter of understanding the best tactics.

Magnolia surfing

July 11, 2016 Sam Davis

Capt. Glenn Ellis and I arrived at the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor well before daylight, launched his boat and headed south. […]

A better way to hook market shrimp

April 14, 2016 Patrick Bonin

Capt. Tommy Pellegrin with Custom Charters shares a great tip to keep shrimp on the hook longer for additional casts. […]

Ides of March promise trout slaughter

March 13, 2016 Patrick Bonin

The middle of March can actually be an awesome time to target speckled trout on topwater lures and jerkbaits. […]

Best big-trout bets

March 10, 2016 Sam Davis

One angler who consistently catches trout — and big trout, at that — is Alex Smith from Gulfport. He uses an Alberto knot. […]

Tyler Lander won the youth division of the 2015 Yellow Mouth Fever tournament with this 3.17-pound speckled trout.

Yellow Mouth Fever offers $19,000 in prizes for coastal trout anglers

January 12, 2016 Sam Davis

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. […]

As the water temperature falls, speckled trout become a little less aggressive and needed to be targeted with a slower retrieve.

How to up winter speckled trout catches

December 20, 2015 Patrick Bonin

With less and less daylight and cooler water temperatures settling in, slowing down your presentation is often key to catching December speckled trout. […]

This photo was submitted to the reports section on LouisianaSportsman.com. Biologist Jerald Horst couldn't rule out the possibility of a prank, but suspects this green-colored speckled trout likely had a genetic defect that altered its coloration.

Unique green-colored speckled trout caught in Bay St. Louis

October 15, 2015 Patrick Bonin

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. […]

Improve cleaning table with built-in ramp

September 20, 2015 Patrick Bonin

Add a ramp to your cleaning table, and fish fillets can be quickly sent into an ice-water bath to stay nice and fresh. […]

Picky trout can be fooled if you learn to fish your jig on a slack line.

How to jig finicky fish into biting

September 19, 2015 Patrick Bonin

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. […]