Targeting Trout On Points [On-The-Water Tactics]
- By: Tony Acevedo
- on December 17, 2021
What are the best tactics for catching speckled seatrout around points?
What should you look for?
Fishing points is one of the best choices you can make because the water is always moving and fish use it as an ambush spot.
Check out more below!!
Targeting Trout On Points
You should choose to fish on the side where the wind and water are ripping around the point.
The backside of where you are fishing will be calm and usually filled with baitfish that have been swept around the point.
You need to make multiple casts at the tip of the point because one cast is not enough.
Work your way up the point to make sure you cover every column and depth of the strike zone.
In order to get a more natural presentation, you can cast past the point and reel your lure in with the wind.
You want to bounce your lure along the point twitching it every so often.
A shrimp imitation lure such as the Power Prawn Jr. is an excellent choice for this approach.
Targeting Trout On Points [VIDEO]
Equipment Used:
- 15’6 Gheenoe Classic
- Power Prawn Jr.
- Owner Weighted Twistlock Hook (3/0 with 1/8oz. weight)
- 7’6 Century Weapon Jr. Medium-Power Fast-Action
- 2500 Daiwa Procyon
- 10lb PowerPro
- 20lb Berkley Vanish Leader
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With wind coming one direction and tide going the other direction, would you fish with the tide? Thanks for all your help….friggin awesome indeed!
Hey Amber, great question!
It depends on which is stronger. It’s actually ideal if the wind and current are going opposite directions if fishing with artificial lures, because you can have the wind to your back for further casting distance and still be able to retrieve the lure with the flow of the current. If the wind and current are both going the same direction, you want to give in to whichever is stronger. If the wind is just too much to cast into, I would switch position and have the wind at my back, regardless of what the tide/current was doing.
Thank you very much!! Happy Happy 2022!!
You’re welcome! Happy New Year!
Hey Tony, thanks for that info. What kind of watch are you wearing?
You’re welcome Danny!
It’s just a Casio G-Shock. Nothing fancy, just waterproof and tells me the time!
Thanks Tony
My pleasure Richard!
Enjoying that new boat Tony? Looks like you can cover a lot of water now! Great info!
Definitely! Still getting adjusted to fishing from it, but working out very well!
Good stuff Tony!
Great point to make several casts to the same point!
Thanks Pat!
Classic ambush point there Tony! As much as the winds can be frustrating they can help locate a good trout bite especially in our area.
For sure! The winds here are similar to fishing around tides. Can definitely help you pinpoint where to target.
Tony, nice and short, and to the point (no pun intended). And you shocked me in the Gheeno! You’re the Kayak man. I did a double take. What brought about the switch up? Just curious. Looks really sweet, too. Best holiday wishes, keep the videos coming!
Thank you for the great feedback!
Yep I had to get something with a motor so I can increase time on the water (which can equal more videos for you guys!)
I will be getting another kayak soon, will always be a kayak guy!