Everyone hears stories of novice anglers throwing something ridiculous and landing a trophy fish. Sure, that happens occasionally, but so does winning $100 million in a lottery. Just don’t count on it when targeting speckled trout!
Targeting big trout requires patience, understanding and determination. It also requires a plan, about 90 percent of which occurs before the boat leaves the dock. Anglers who fish specifically for trophy specks might spend long hours casting hundreds of times, hoping for one or two bites while ignoring nearby boats that fill ice chests with smaller fish.
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