During the months of May, June, and July, a great many anglers in the Gulf Coast region head to the beach to snare the Speckle Trout. The Speckle Trout is a large trout, silver in color with olive-green tinting. The “speckle” is given by the many small black dots that extend from its dorsal fin down to the tail. Commonly, the Speckle Trout is between 14 to 18 inches long, and weighs between one to three pounds.
Its lower jaw is generally more prominent than its upper jaw and its mouth encapsulates two canine teeth. Speckle Trout prefer small crustaceans, shrimp, and small fish for their diets.
In April, the Speckle Trout move to shallower waters for reproduction and feeding. They will be in large schools at this point in the year. Speckle Trout generally hang out near drop-offs, near the safe haven of deeper waters. They also use any kind of cover, such as bridges, rock piles and even docked boats. A quiet approach is needed so as to not spook the fish, but it is rare that you spot them before they spot you. The best way to hook a Speckle Trout is to wadefish, as a boat makes too much noise. A long cast will keep the distance between you and the fish, making you harder for the fish to detect. Employ slow retrieve tactics to bring your fish in.
I've got two wonderful tips to give you when it comes to fishing line. Number one, pay that extra ten bucks and get an extra spool. Have the sporting goods shop string it up for you with a different pound fishing line just in case the fish get big. This is an invaluable back up plan in case you get the dreaded bird's nest of death, one quick removal of the old spool and your back in action. Deal with the dreaded fishing string birds nest another day. Tip Number Two, remove your fishing spool from your fishing reel and drop it in a glass of warm water overnight. No, you won't grow a fishing fairy that you can take along but what this does is help mold the line to your spool. This helps in preventing those birds nest after your bazillenth cast. Its one of the smartest things you can do with new fishing line.
So lets take tally of what you've got in your shopping cart..rod,reel and fishing line. Hmm, we seem to be missing something. Yep, we need some form of bait. Well this is where your research into where you'll be heading comes in. Generally the information you find regarding what types of fish you will be catching will also point you into the direction of what these fish bite on. If you strike out online, ask the youngest looking employee in the fishing section of the sporting good store what the fish hit on at that particular lake. Why the youngest, because they have the most free time on their hands so they probably have the experience (I worked at a Bait and Tackle store for three years when I was in my teens. I worked there not because I needed the money, but because I got the scoop on the best fishing spots and also got a killer discount on bait and tackle). Go with their recommendations and stock up. If you can afford it, get at least two of each of what they recommend. The best fishing spots are also the best spots to loose fishing gear( think sunken tree's). The worst feeling you can have is to be nailing the fish and loose the only thing they are hitting on.
Fishing Trouts and Fishing Basics
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