Speckled trout will be prowling the flats during the early morning periods looking for an unsuspecting mullet to feed on. Anglers getting on the water at first light will have the best chance to get one of the larger “gator” trout on a topwater plug. The 08 sized Rapala Skitterwalk is a very good choices on most mornings. The smaller sized skitterwalk is deadly on those bigger, more wary fish.
Saltwater Assassin 5-inch soft plastic jerk baits or one of the new Dai Dapper swim baits rigged on a weedless weighted worm hook are two other great types of lures that can be used to excite big trout this month. The Gold pepper shiner, Houdini, and native shiner versions are some colors that every angler should have in their tackle box. Redfish, tarpon and black drum can be found in this portion of the lagoon system this month. Live pinfish, pogies, shrimp, crab, and mullet rigged on a VMC circle hook can be a great way to get hooked into one of these big fish. These live offerings should be “free-lined” or fished under a cork in the 4 to 8-foot depths where baitfish are present. Cut baits can also be effective at times on these species, especially in the mid-day periods.
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