Speckled Trout

Paul Katsus is a Service Consultant for a major electrical utility company. Although Paul Katsus has fished for fresh water trout most of his life, he has recently discovered the salt water speckled trout. The salt water speckled Trout is not actually a trout at all but a member of the drum family of fish. Speckled Trout can be identified by their elongated bodies with spots. On younger Trout the spots are more prominent and are more numerous on the back. Specks have two very easy to recognize identification features; 1) they have two large canine teeth and 2) the inside of their mouths are yellow. Specks can grow to a maximum size of about 16 pounds but the average size is around one pound.

Speckled Trout are popular salt water gamefish mainly because it is an aggressive feeder and will often school up in large numbers making for rapid fire fishing action when they are found congregating. The trout is also known for its tasty flaky meat and good flavor, making speckled trout very popular not only as a sport fish, but also as table fare. Paul Katsus can recommend Speckled Trout both for sport and excellent healthy eating.

 

 

 

 

Top Sites to See in Texas

A graduate of Houston Baptist University, Paul Katsus most recently oversaw client relations as a service consultant with a prominent Texas energy distribution firm. In his free time, Paul Katsus enjoys traveling throughout Texas.

Also known as the Lone Star State, Texas is home to hundreds of national parks and historic sites, offering a wide variety of attractions to its visitors. When traveling in Texas, visitors should consider making their way to the following sites:

Big Bend National Park
Located in southwestern Texas, Big Bend National Park features several different terrains and climates. With altitudes ranging from just over 1,800 feet to nearly 8,000 feet, the park offers 240 miles of hiking trails. In the park, visitors can view hundreds of species of wildlife, including golden eagles and mountain lions.

The Alamo
Built in 1744 as part of a Franciscan mission and converted into a fort by 1836, the Alamo is one of the country’s most iconic sites. It gained notoriety during the Texan War of Independence, when a small band of men died defending the fort against an army of 3,000 Mexican soldiers. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Alamo attracts over 2.5 million visitors each year.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park
A popular hiking destination, the Guadalupe Mountains National Park has trails spanning 80-plus miles throughout the northeastern region of Texas. Moreover, the park is home to ancient coral reefs that have been fossilized among the Guadalupe Mountains over millions of years.