Wintertime speckled trout fishing offers a different challenge compared to the warmer months, but it can also lead to some of the most rewarding days on the water. The colder days push trout into different parts of the bays, rivers, and estuaries. Tweaking your tactics can make all the difference. In this article, I’ll share … Read more
Fishing for big speckled trout with live croaker, often called “croaker soakin’,” remains a favorite method among Gulf Coast anglers. Using lively croaker as bait taps into the natural feeding habits of speckled trout during the warmer months, especially when these trout get picky and mostly zero in on eating finfish. My own time on … Read more
Speckled trout fishing from the Texas surf is something I keep coming back to for the excitement and challenge. Chasing these fish along the sand and saltwater isn’t just a pastime for me. It’s one of those experiences that keeps drawing people back to the beach looking for the next big strike. Here, I’m pulling … Read more
Of the many fish prowling the beachfront, the Speckled Trout is one of the most sought-after and prized by surf anglers. These hard-fighting fish can be found roaming the surf from spring through fall along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coast of the southeastern US. Specks will readily take both … Read more
