First off... if you haven't noticed yet, trout are somewhat finicky eaters. They're smart and they know the tides and they are sensitive to water temperatures... and trout know what stage the moon is in. If you want to put yourself on an even playing field, then you need to know about these elements, also.
So the first thing you need to know if you want to get good at catching speckled Trout is to learn how temperature, barometric pressure and water temps affect the fish. For instance, if you go fishing just before a front rolls through during the fall months, & when the moon is full, you might notice that trout will practically eat any and everything you put in front of them. The bite is on and they are really feeding, so if you attempt fishing for them during the day, you will most likely be disappointed due to the fact that they were feeding all night and aren't hungry during the day. This will also happen when its warm during the summer.
If you are taking notes, write this down. As mentioned, speckled trout are pretty sensitive to water temperatures. So, if you are on vacation and it's been a pretty hot day, the best time to throw your bait at them is late afternoon, evening or early in the morning before water temperatures warm up. Think about it; most places you fish for trout are shallow waters, right? The beachfront, bays and even saltwater canals. It doesn't take much for the water to cool off or heat up. So, for best results, fish late evening or early morning during the summer when trout are active and moving around.
Speckled trout are just as sensitive to cold as they are to heat. I recommend when fishing the colder winter months you fish the shallower waters of canals and bays because they want to be in warmer water. I've even caught them in my net while casting for mullet and other bait fish.
I've mentioned tides, so keep this in mind, too. If you live or, are fishing an area that has some narrow passes with good outflow, you will most likely be feeling good with your easy limit of trout. So, if aren't fishing from a boat, try to find some narrow bridges or areas that lead into a bay or the ocean. The reason is that with the tidal movement, bait fish and shrimp are forced to pack together and are easy picking for hungry trout.
The one thing I haven't covered are bait recommendations. My favorite of all baits is live bait, particularly shrimp. Mullet and piggy perch work practically as well. Piggy perch are small brim like fish and can caught with a net or in a trap. I am high on piggy perch because they are hardy and will last a long time. If you can't locate live bait, then the tried and true artificial lure is the silver or white MirroLure with a red head; it works well for me. I also like the Texas Trout rig which is basically a double leader with artificial shrimp tied one before the other.
Nick Garthwaite is a Galveston charter captain with extensive offshore and bay fishing experience. His rates are affordable and he will get you to the fish fast. To plan your deepsea or bay fishing trip go to [http://www.alwayshookedup.com]. To see some of his guests pictures of trout, redfish, snapper, flounder and offshore catches click to [http://www.alwayshookedup.com/gallery/gallery.html]
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Nick_Garthwaite