Spinner Trout Bait
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what type of bait /spinner would you use to catch sea trout?
what size?
For sea trout you can use the same tackle that is used for the northern weakfish: a light salt-water spinning rod and reel, a bait-casting rod and reel or a fly-fishing outfit. Anglers in the Gulf of Mexico, especially off Texas, use the "pop-ping"-type bait-casting rod with reel to match. On the other hand, most Florida anglers prefer the light salt-water spinning rod and reel. This is usually filled with 8- or l0-lb.-test monofilament line and can be used to cast lures or bait.
One of the best ways to catch sea trout is to wade the flats or shallow waters of rivers, inlets and tidal creeks and cast lures. This is often done in the Indian River in Florida and in other shallow waters in that state. The best lures for this type of fishing are usually surface plugs such as poppers, wounded minnows and torpedo types. These surface lures are usually worked fairly fast with plenty of noise, splash and commotion. On many occasions, you can also use underwater plugs, jigs and spoons. These are most productive at daybreak, dusk or during the night. Surface plugs on the other hand work best when the water is fairly calm and there isn't too strong a wind. On rough, windy days when the water is roiled the fishing is often poor. Likewise, a cold snap which is severe and long-lasting may send the sea trout to deeper water and holes.
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