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Winter along the Texas Gulf Coast is the time for trophy speckled trout fishing; the days are shorter, the air can be in the low 50's or high 40's in the mornings and the water temperature has fallen to the low 60's.  Its freezing cold running in boat and it's important to layer up, even inside your breathable waders. If its cloudy, or foggy, or rainy, it can be miserable. But it is hunting large, speckled trout in vast waters and every cast can lead to the fish of a lifetime, a picture to put on your wall and a memory to never forget. The record for speckled trout in Texas is 25 years old and yet to be broken; She was 34 1/2 inches long and weighted 13 pounds. Conservation minded fishermen who care deeply about habitat, and the fishery, would never kill a fish like that. You get your photos in as fast as possible and smile when she kicks adios. 





























 
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Its a grueling, l10 hour day and you walk for miles wading in knee deep to chest deep. cold water, casting none stop. Some think it's like finding a needle in a haystack and to a point, that is true, but you have to be in good spots, watch for bait and subtle tide changes that can amount to less than 4 inches, be aware of sand and/or grassy bottoms with shelfs and cuts, always watching for big boils, birds overhead; it is not easy. But for many it is one of the purest forms of pursuit you can undertake in country that is breathtaking beautiful. Trophy trout fishing is unique to Texas and to the Laguna Madre of South Texas. Baits and gear or important, presentation is everything. 

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Kelly, above, is the best of us and has many years of catching big trout under his belt. Guides love him because he will always bring home the biggest trout for Facebook, Tik Tok and Websites.

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My best, left; 30 inches. 

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