Lower Slower Speckled Trout

[ski357]

Long time lurker, first time fishing report poster! With the balmy weather and tide situation being so favorable, a buddy and I launched at 1845 from St. Mary's College and headed to some spots that I had previously scouted for their potential "fishy-ness". We were trolling popeye bucktails. I had a 3/4 oz. white one, not sure what size he had. My buddy was the first to hook up, landing a 14" puppy drum. We then found a bunch of 14"-19" schoolie rockfish. Through the evening we probably caught and released a dozen each. The highlight of my evening though, were the speckled trout that I encountered! I caught a total of three last night. Ranging from 13", to a new personal best of 16.75" one. Still pretty pumped today thinking about that fish. Didn't think I'd see any personally this season, but goes to show you can't catch anything if you don't have a line in the water! tight lines and stay safe. Here's some photos of the two smaller ones. Speckled Trout 3.jpg Speckled Trout 2.jpg

[Yak67]

Nice report and pictures. The Slower Lower producing again. That's great to see. It's been a real good year for Specs and puppy Drum. Glad you and your friend had a "Great "outing

Yak67

2017 Hobie PA-12 Camo
2016 Hobie Outback LE#217

[Jengles]

Nice first report, I love catching speckies, they're one of my favorite fish to eat too.


Jengles

2017 Vibe Sea Ghost 130 "Saxatilies Specter"

[ronaultmtd]

Congratulations- Specks and Redfish have been making me smile a lot this year in the Slower Lower...nice to see bucktails catching fish...with the advent of Paddletails seems like fewer Anglers are pulling bucktails...

[Big Mike]

Well done. We're also seeing some 12-13" flounder showing up in the mix as well. Not unusual to catch 4-6 different species in an outing right know in the lower Potomac and its tributaries. Now that your published, no more lurking

[ski357]

Congratulations- Specks and Redfish have been making me smile a lot this year in the Slower Lower...nice to see bucktails catching fish...with the advent of Paddletails seems like fewer Anglers are pulling bucktails...

What can I say, it's what I still have in the tackle box and I'm cheap. The fishing has just been phenomenal this year. Can't wait to see what fall top water brings.

[ski357]

Congratulations- Specks and Redfish have been making me smile a lot this year in the Slower Lower...nice to see bucktails catching fish...with the advent of Paddletails seems like fewer Anglers are pulling bucktails...

What can I say, it's what I still have in the tackle box and I'm cheap. The fishing has just been phenomenal this year. Can't wait to see what fall top water brings.