Have you ever been at a fishing spot and not sure where to go next? Sometimes it boils down to rolling the dice. Anything can happen, especially when it comes to speckled trout. I try my best to minimize “gambling” by utilizing the Swamp Stallion Circuit and finding as many good fishing spots with effective scouting.

But even with all the best fishing spots and experience, you can find yourself having to make a tough decision. Unexpected things like diving birds or wishy-washy weather can cause you to roll the dice.

Understand that is what makes fishing “fishing”. Sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you strike out despite making all the best decisions. It’s part of what makes this game so addictive.

So remember that…fishing is also a gambling man’s game.