If you are fishing for speckled trout, there are some things to consider when choosing the right bait. Speckled trout are predators that feed on smaller fish, shad, and minnows in freshwater lakes and rivers. They prefer live or live-bait shrimp because they can detect it from a distance due to its odor. As fishermen know, if the bait is not moving enough in the water they will be less likely to bite! Whether you’re fishing off of a pier or boat, make sure your hook has plenty of room so that you don’t get hung up on debris – this includes vegetation growing out of the water as well as other hooks.
