Fishing Tips For Speckled Trout

Photo by Ed Mashburn.

Fishing tips for speckled trout. Imagery courtesy of Google Earth. 17072018 When you are targeting a speckled trout a landing can be of immense advantage. Heres a good example of what to look for in a Google Earth shot of an area specks could certainly be at.

It is recommended that you use a rattling bait to attract more attention. Big fish dont eat often so take your time and target smaller fish as well. I use a variety of soft plastics like paddle tails shrimp or jerk baits either on a jig head or sometimes on a weedless hook depending on the type of bottom and depth of water that Im fishing.

3-current near shore with stumps. Speckled trout are primarily an ambush predator and thus like to hang out in and around structure. When fishing a grass flat look for cuts and channels that lead out to deeper water and you will find the trout.

When it comes to sea trout lures there is a variety you can choose from bucktail. By doing a little pre-fishing trip planning and by working in the quiet and dark anglers can catch some great speckled trout and redfish after the sun goes down. If you want to follow Wyatt on his journey and see how a Carolina boy learns how to catch fish in Texas join us in the Insider Club.

I discuss where these fish are located the live bait and lures I use to target these fis. If you want to specifically target monster speckled trout try rigging up a 6 or 7-inch live croaker mullet or menhaden. Having a Power Pole or anchor feature on your trolling motor is a must have to really be effective in setting up on a school of fish and at the same time be mindful when using either of wave action which could push you into shallower.

Otherwise a good chart and Google Earth will lead the way. 14052020 When surf fishing for speckled trout from the boat I like to always be on my trolling motor if the conditions are calm enough to do so. In this video we venture out to do a little speckled trout fishing while catching fish I narrate different trout fishing tips and techniques to help you imp.