Speckled Trout FishingSpeckled trout fishing is one of the most popular activities on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Speckled trout are abundant in waters of the Gulf of Mexico. They have long bodies that are spotted and there are more spots on the back. The inside of the speck’s mouth is yellow and has two, quite large canine teeth. Specks are silver in color and have a greenish tinge to them. These fish run in schools so if you catch one, you are likely to catch more. They grow to become a maximum of around fifteen pounds.Young specks are often found in small lakes and marshes. They stay in those areas until they get bigger so they are protected from larger predators. Once they become less vulnerable, they begin to move farther out into the waters. The fishermen in search of big speckled trout, fish from the beach, shallow rigs and bays. It is best to fish for the bigger ones in spring and summer months. Those that are fishing for trophy worthy fish believe that May seems to be the best time. This is when they head for the shoreline and are heavy with roe. For those seeking smaller specks, autumn and wintertime are best. The marshes will be teeming with young specs.
Drifting is a popular method of fishing for speckled trout. This is best done above sandy flats or oyster beds. The location of the fish depends upon the current and wind conditions. The specs could be up by the surface, midway in the water or down near the bottom. The rougher the water is, the lower the trout will go. Live shrimp or minnows are popular to use when drift fishing. Some anglers prefer bottom fishing. Live bait is widely used for bottom fishing. Speckled trout seem to have a preference for shrimp. Croakers and pogies are very effective as well. If you are using live baitfish, a #5 kale hook will be great for large specks. Hooking the baitfish through the dorsal fin or lips will allow the baitfish to swim freely. This will attract any big nearby speckled trout to your line. Surf fishing for speckled trout might be the easiest way to catch them if you don't have a boat. Seagulls and pelicans that are feeding on a meal are telltale signs that speckled trout are present and plentiful. The usual baitfish will work just fine for surf fishing. You can not catch these fish with cut bait; It must be fresh and alive. Johnson spoons and ripplin redfins are lures that work effectively for specs. My favorite lures for speckled trout fishing are Fin-S jigs; they catch fish and they are cheap. Night fishing can be very productive. The areas under bridges seem to be congregation places for larger specks. Bright lights will draw the fish to the vicinity and improve your chances of catching speckled trout. If you have never been speckled trout fishing before, and you really want to try it, it might be a good idea to hire a guide to show you some good spots and teach you some tricks. These fish are not difficult to catch once you learn the basics, but they are more particular about what and when they bite than most of the saltwater fish that you will encounter in the Gulf Shores area. Speckled Trout fishing is not only fun, but what you catch is delicious. to catch but are great to eat. Trout Almondine is a delicious and simple way to cook your fresh catch. You will need: • 4 fillets Put about ½ inch of olive oil in a heavy skillet and heat on medium. Season the fillets with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning. Drag the trout through the flour, dip it into the buttermilk and then coat both sides again in the flour. Cook the fillets in the oil for about 6 minutes on each side or until they are completely browned. Put the butter into a sauté pan on medium heat. Once the butter has melted completely add the lemon, almonds and parsley. Sauté for about 4 minutes then remove from the heat and sprinkle a bit of salt into the sauce. Put the finished trout fillets onto a plate. Top them off with a generous helping of almondine sauce and enjoy. New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
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