Inshore speckled trout
Florida Fishing
Aug 2, 2023 13:46:08 #
Mark S Stevens
Loc: Florida
Got into a high tidal coefficient yesterday and was lucky enough to catch and release a couple of beauties. Kayak fishing on the ICW.
Aug 2, 2023 14:24:58 #
That's terrific Mark! Are they good eating? Let me rephrase that: do they taste good? If so, how do you like them prepared?
Aug 2, 2023 14:36:36 #
Aug 2, 2023 16:15:21 #
Jim Kay
Loc: Franklin, Virginia
Mark S Stevens wrote:
Got into a high tidal coefficient yesterday and was lucky enough to catch and release a couple of beauties. Kayak fishing on the ICW.
Nice catch Mark. Specks are one of my favorites too.
To DC- They have a mild flaky taste but should be eaten fresh as the can get soft even in a cooler. When I keep one, it is usuallt not in any shape to be released, sothe I bread and lightly fry them. You should keep them in a live well ot at least away from being compressed in a cooler.
Aug 2, 2023 16:39:29 #
Norman Havens
Loc: Port Charlotte Florida
They are very tasty keep on ice or live well until you are ready to
Fillet and cook. They will last 3days filleted in the fridge.
My favorite Way to prepare is after filleting place in zip Lock bags a marinate in your favorite Italian dressing. Two hours or more place on a hot fry pan quickly brown one side turn and brown the other.
Don't over cook.
No oil or butter in the pan the dressing has All you need.
Fillet and cook. They will last 3days filleted in the fridge.
My favorite Way to prepare is after filleting place in zip Lock bags a marinate in your favorite Italian dressing. Two hours or more place on a hot fry pan quickly brown one side turn and brown the other.
Don't over cook.
No oil or butter in the pan the dressing has All you need.
Aug 2, 2023 16:48:52 #
Sorry Mark for riding your thread but thank you, Jim and Norman for your feedback!š Specks are on my bucket list of species to catch & cook.
Aug 2, 2023 23:18:34 #
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