Inshore Fishing
Specks in the surf!
Two Elmer’s aces show how it’s done in the surf.[…]
Speckled Trout
Field Notes
Gearing up for the surf
Sammy Romano recommended some “must have” items to bring along when surf fishing for speckled trout.[…]
Contents
Deep thoughts for springtime Delacroix specks
According to Larry Frey, taking a page from your wintertime playbook can pay big dividends for speckled trout fishermen in May.[…]
Field Notes
The best springtime trout tactic
Speckled trout are invading inshore waters across the coast, and you can definitely build limits by drifting open-water bays. However, there’s a better way to fill your box with specks — but this tactic will only last a few more weeks.[…]
Field Notes
Twice as nice: Tandem rig tips
Capt. Ted DeAgano III always builds his rigs with a lighter jighead and smaller bait in front, with a slightly larger bait behind.[…]
Field Notes
Slow lure fall key for February specks
With a relatively warm February about to wrap up — and a warm March seemingly in the offing — Capt. Kris Robert will take advantage of the early bump in water temperature to capitalize on speckled trout that have already moved up to the flats.[…]
News Breaker
Video tactics for wintertime specks
Watch this video to learn how to catch cold weather speckled trout, when fish stack up and move into deeper holes to find warmer water.[…]
News Breaker
Winter trout can be terrific
Capt. Jack Payne of Sweetwater Marina and Guide Service doesn’t particularly care for cold, wintery weather.[…]
Columns
Let’s go Mexican – Trout Quesadillas is perfection
Two recipes from Casey McLaurin; Lil Mac’s Smoky Trout Quesadillas and crab enchiladas that are packed with flavor and have a tender mouth-feel.[…]
Contents
Grand Isle is grand — Guide’s tips for more specks, reds
June means it’s time to head to Grand Isle for all the trout and redfish action you can handle. Find out how this veteran guide stays on fish all summer.[…]
Columns
Trolling for trout – Tips for putting more fish in the ’yak
Kayaks make excellent platforms to troll for trout. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the number of speckled trout you can drag into your kayak.[…]
Field Notes
Palm baitcasting reel to feel subtle trout bites
When you’re deepwater jigging for speckled trout, palm your baitcasting reel when the lure is falling through the strike zone to detect subtle bites.[…]
Field Notes
8 things not to do when surf fishing
There are a few things that can wreck your chances of success when you head to the beach to surf fish. Here are 8 things you should not do.[…]
Field Notes
Top 6 surf-fishing tactics
There’s more to catching trout in the surf than showing up and walking into the water. Here are some tips from Sammy Romano, who has perfected the tactics.[…]
Speckled Trout
Speckled trout anglers: Beware the Ides of March
The middle of March can actually be an awesome time to target speckled trout on topwater lures and jerkbaits.[…]
Columns
This doctor has a magic touch – Fishing addict prepares gourmet seafood dishes
Bob Weiss shares his recipes for Oysters and Tasso in Cream-sauced Pasta and Oven-finished Panko Trout with Baked Tomatoes.[…]