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. […]
Speckled trout
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World Championship for specks planned
What started a few years ago as two separate fishing tournaments to raise money to fund scholarships for two late members of the Mississippi Gulf Coast fishing community has now given way to a World Championship Speckled Trout tournament. […]
Sound & Sea
Let your quest for specks take you to the Gulf Coast
If you’re looking for a fun yet different Christmas present for your family, then take a fishing trip to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The fish are biting, and the area needs anglers to catch them in the coastal rivers and on the barrier islands. […]
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Short trips for big rewards
Long jaunts across open water to fish the barrier islands are a distant memory as the water temperature in Biloxi’s Back Bay continues to drop, bringing an abundance of bait and the predators that feed on them into the bay. […]
Field Notes
Panko Trout
Private chef Tracy “T.L.” Bayles used a lot of Panko bread crumbs when he cooked in restaurants, and now likes Panko so much that he seldom uses other bread crumbs. […]
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A short run to a sure thing
The live shrimp flew through the air with a bright orange cork in tow. When the duo hit the water they never stopped – straight down into the stained water. […]
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Maiden voyage
The maiden voyage of a boat is always a special event. The anticipation of who will catch the first fish, the biggest, or the most: how fast will it go, how shallow will it float, how well will it corner. It’s an even more special event when a dad and his two sons go out and put the smack down on speckled trout and various other inshore species. […]
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Floyd’s 10-10 speck certified as state record
It’s official: David Floyd of Pascagoula owns the new state record for speckled trout with the 10-pound, 10-ounce fish caught April 8 in Bayou Cassotte. […]
Sidebars
Best speckled trout fishing gear for Ship Island
Preparation is part of any fishing trip. It is even more important when wade fishing because an angler has to carry everything needed with him once leaving the boat. Bush’s attention to detail when preparing for a wading trip is a big part of his success. […]
Features
Shipwrecked – Keys to speckled trout fishing at Ship Island
Ship island is a fishing hot spot that sits 12 miles south of Biloxi. If sandy beaches and speckled trout are your thing, then it is worth the ride. […]
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Big-fish bite on along Gulf coast’s front beach
In the spring, according to Kyle Perry of Biloxi, the trout move from the bays and bayous to the front beach. And that means it’s easy to put some fish on the table — even for those anglers who are boat poor. […]
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Non-stop island action
It looked like a Foot Locker employee convention swimming around the reef near Ship Island as Capt. Travis Paige of Goin’ Coastal Charters quietly trolled up to the structure. […]