Speckled Trout Jig Heads: Best Size, Color and How to Rig Them
Speckled trout (spotted seatrout) eat a jig head and soft plastic as well as anything that swims. Because trout often feed up in the water column, the right jig head is usually lighter than you think. Here is how to choose one.
What Size Jig Head for Speckled Trout?
| Where / When | Jig Weight |
|---|---|
| Shallow grass flats and potholes, calm water | 1/8oz |
| All-around: flats edges, docks, dock lights at night | 1/4oz |
| Channels, wind, current, winter deep holes and creeks | 3/8oz |
| Deep passes and strong tide | 1/2oz |
Best Jig Head Styles for Trout
- J Hook Swimbait Jig Heads and Inshore Slammer: the classic trout jig for paddle tails and jerk shads.
- Big Eye Jig Heads: 3D eyes and a long barbed keeper that holds your plastic straight.
- Bullet Head Jigs: come through grass cleanly.
- Kahle Keeper Ball Heads: for plastics or live shrimp.
- BARBARIAN Saltwater Ned Heads: finesse fishing when trout are picky.
Best Jig Head Colors for Speckled Trout
- Chartreuse, pink and white: stained water and night fishing under lights.
- Red and unfinished: clear water, natural presentation.
- Glow: dock lights, dawn and dusk.
How to Fish a Trout Jig
- Twitch-twitch-pause: cast over the grass, let it sink, then two quick twitches and a pause. Trout hit on the fall.
- Slow swim: reel just fast enough to keep the jig over the grass tops.
- Winter: work a 1/4oz to 3/8oz jig slowly along the bottom in deep holes and creek bends.
- Under a popping cork: set the jig 18 to 30 inches under the cork and pop it every few seconds.
Speckled Trout Jig Head FAQ
What size jig head is best for speckled trout?
A 1/4oz jig head is the best all-around size. Use 1/8oz on shallow flats and 3/8oz in deeper water, wind or current.
What color jig head for speckled trout?
Chartreuse, pink and white in stained water and at night; red or unfinished in clear water.
Can I use the same jig heads for redfish and trout?
Yes. The same 1/8oz to 3/8oz jig heads catch both. Use a heavier 4X hook if you expect bull reds.
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