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San Antone Specks LOCATION: San Antonio Bay HOTSPOT: Seadrift Reefs GPS: N28.400159, W96.721573 SPECIES: Speckled trout
by TOM BEHRENS tbehrens@fishgame.com
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SPECIES: speckled trout. BEST BAITS: Live shrimp, pinfish, croaker. CONTACT: Captain Mike Hart, 361-9856089. 361-449-7441. brushcountrycharters.com TIPS: An angler can make an entire day by simply fishing this area. Fish the shallows around rock edges and let the bait fall into deeper water. Use a Texas Rattlin’ Rig Chatterweight and a 3/0 Kahle-style
hook for best results. As the day grows longer, fish deeper where fish seek out cooler water. Live bait is best, especially on dog days.
BEST BAITS: Texas Trout Killer in either Roach/chartreuse or Morning Glory colors CONTACT: Capt. Chris Martin, 361-7852686 TIPS: Wade fishing these reefs. Martin prefers to key in on the color change near the ends of the reefs. Each reef should be marked by small white PVC pipes. Nervous mullet and either clean or slightly offcolor water are a must. LOCATION: Upper Laguna Madre HOTSPOT: King Ranch Shoreline GPS: N27.358961, W97.389679 SPECIES: speckled trout BEST BAITS: Live shrimp, pinfish, or croaker. Gulp! Baits/Paradise Popper CONTACT: Captain Mike Hart, 361-9856089. 361-449-7441. brushcountrycharters.com TIPS: Trout will be lurking around the potholes along the grassbeds. If you are fishing a weedline, then use a live pinfish or shrimp on a Chatterweight. If you’re drifting potholes, then rig a 3” Gulp! or Bayside Shrimp under an Old Bayside Paradise Popper. Bring plenty of water and a bimini top or T-Top for shade. It is not hard to become a victim of heat exhaustion, especially on calm, humid day. Fresh fruit will also help replace any lost potassium and avoid vicious leg cramps.
Go Live on Baffin LOCATION: Baffin Bay HOTSPOT: East Kleberg Point GPS: N27 16.300, W97 30.426
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