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Go clean, deep for specks

Many anglers on South Carolina’s Edisto Island give up on speckled trout in the heat of June, and while they find it’s easier to catch redfish and flounder, they are missing out on some good fishing. […]

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State-line trout are hungry

Falling closely behind redfish, speckled trout are one of the most sought-after inshore gamefish. While most anglers look to score a limit during the fall flurry, few visit the coast during the winter because the weather is too cold or the fish aren’t available. […]

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Islands of speckled trout

The Cape Fear River and its bays and tributaries typically hold speckled trout year-round. Unless there is an early cold snap that chills the water more than usual, the bite stays pretty aggressive into December, and the early forecast is for the weather to remain warm through Christmas. […]

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Catch more trout with these 3 topwater lures for fall

It’s tough to beat the speckled trout bite in the fall along the coast of the Carolinas. And for most anglers, nothing tops catching them on topwater lures. It’s the perfect combination of sight, sound, and feel that you can only get from using surface lures, and trout are very cooperative at this game, especially in low-light conditions like early morning. […]