The big sow hit an artificial lure fished extremely slow. Taking the time is the key to the bigger trout. A telltale sign, such as a swirl, signals the presence of a trophy and the angler then casts a lure toward the fish or its sign. First we need to understand a little about the nature of the species. Spotted seatrout are opportunistic feeders whose eating habits change as they grow and mature.
Large trout feed almost exclusively on other fish such as mullet, pinfish, pigfish and menhaden.
This preference for large fish makes large trout difficult to catch. Large trout do not feed often and few anglers like to use 12-inch live mullet for bait. However, in order to catch these trophy trout big baits are a must. Fishing live bait under a popping cork is a good way to find a trophy trout. Live piggy perch or mullet are easy to find along the lower coast.