Spotted Seatrout

[theangler]

[size 1]In an effort to help each other get on the fish, we will be adding a series of posts entitled by the type of fishing we are targeting and would like all users who wish to include their "favorite way to catch these fish", "favorite spots" (doesn't have to be exact), "favorite guides for these fish", "tackle tips", "recommended tackle", "beginner tips", "boating techniques" or any other information you feel would be helpful to other anglers targeting this type of fish.[/size]
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[davetclown]

[center][/center][center][font "Arial"]Description: Dark gray or green above, with sky-blue tinges shading to silvery and white below; numerous distinct round black spots on back, extending to the dorsal fins and tail; black margin on posterior of tail; no barbels; no scales on the soft dorsal fin; one or two prominent canine teeth usually present at tip of upper jaw.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Where found: Inshore and/or nearshore over grass, sand, and sandy mud bottums; move into slow-moving or still, deep waters in cold weather.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Size: Common to 4 pounds on west coast, larger on east coast.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Remarks: Matures during first or second year and spawns Inshore from March through November; often in association with seagrass beds; lives mainly in estuaries and moves only short distances; adults feed mainly on shrimp and small fish; prefers water temperatures between 58 and 81o F, and may be killed if trapped in shallow water during cold weather; longevity 8 to 10 years.[/font][/center]
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