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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.[…]
Speckled Trout
Inshore Fishing
Empire Jetty heats up for specks
When July rolls around, Capt. Curtis LeNormand said speckled trout action typically picks up at the Empire Jetty.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Forgo sleep for July Grand Isle specks
In the winter, speckled trout reside in areas devoid of current. Fish in fast-moving tide on a frigidly cold day, and you’ll probably not set the hook the entire trip.[…]
Apex Predator
Apex Predator tests topwater lures for speckled trout
Topwater action is really exciting, but it can become frustrating when speckled trout are only slapping at the bait or constantly coming unhooked during the fight.[…]
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Rigging up
Everyone loves a hot Delta bite, but you can expect the action to cool off when the weather heats up.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Arrive early at L&N Train Bridge for July speckled trout action
Capt. Kris Robert said he thinks speckled trout act a lot like people when dealing with summertime heat: If they get hot, they go somewhere where they can cool down. And they prefer not to gorge themselves during the height of the heat of day.[…]
Inshore Fishing
3 keys to speck-fishing in Bay Eloi
Capt. Rory Rorison (504-439-1680) said Bay Eloi has woken up from a long slumber and is producing trout in good numbers.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Vidrine’s big Creole Classic speck new STAR leader
Tommy Vidrine and his wife J Lynn enjoyed an epic fishing weekend on Grand Isle, scooping up four trophies in the 2016 Creole Classic and putting a new 6-pound, 8-ounce hammer speckled trout into the lead for the STAR Tournament’s Southeast Division.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Free-line live croakers this month for big Grand Isle specks
June is typically a banner month for speckled trout on Grand Isle, but don’t plan on enjoying the island life and sleeping in if you intend on catching specks this month.[…]
Field Notes
Top 6 tips for speck-fishing under birds
Scanning the horizon for flocks of diving birds feasting on shrimp is a tried and true method for locating schools of speckled trout across Louisiana’s coast.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Epic photo shows specks in Grand Isle surf
Professional photographer Sarah Santiny never goes too far without her trusty camera, and her Memorial Day trip to the beach on Grand Isle was no exception.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Chunky specks loaded in popular summertime hotspots
Anglers live and die by decisions.
Sure, everyone is going to have a Plan A because maybe your buddy told you where the fish were biting the day before your trip — or maybe you read one of the 1,326 Facebook reports on people catching fish at that spot.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Speckled trout transitioning from Lake Pontchartrain into Lake Borgne
Capt. Kris Robert spends well over 200 days on the water each year in and around Lake Pontchartrain tracking down speckled trout and redfish, and he keeps a daily journal of his trips: where he fished, what he caught, the most effective lures and bait, along with the day’s weather conditions.[…]
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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.[…]
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The long haul — Go to Black Bay, Chandeleur Sound for lunker trout
You’re on your lunch break from work sitting in the A/C, but in the back of your mind you know it would be more enjoyable out in the heat catching speckled trout, like all of the guides are doing.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Go light in Lafitte
When you pull up to your favorite marina and grab some live bait, your main objective is to get the shrimp in your livewell and keep them frisky. […]