Where did all these big trout come from?

The stars must have aligned and led a school of big trout into our fishing grounds today. I was beginning to think that the bigger trout had cleared out of that area, but something drew them back.
On the other hand, these trout seemed to be more particular about the baits and presentations than usual, so maybe there have been more big trout around than I realized. I feel like we may have missed them today if we hadn't tried lipped jerk baits.

[@JAllredFishing]

Quite a fishery you have there, some really nice trout.

[@DaCajunJoe]

The high salinity is my thoughts for the big girls hanging around. The dam stopped our higher salinity, but a low river helped this year. My 2 cents, thanks for another great video.

[@Jar_Fishing]

Awesome Jon! I love to see it. Thanks for another great video. I always learn something new.

[@johnfontenot7861]

Me too JAR

[@chadwilson6550]

Jon love watching your videos. This was a great day for this time of year

[@fishinwithferg6048]

Great work! Winter is the best.

[@billyblocker4711]

Wow bro unbelievable fishing trip

[@jefflee6459]

Great video awesome day

[@dixie3087]

I’ve also caught 1 bass per trip over there my last 3 trips in a row haha

[@BamaRockstar85]

This the same spot ive seen marsh man SLAUGHTER BIG TROUT on top waters n such

[@LarryBoyfishing]

Nice trout bro

[@joemacera747]

When my line tangles , I let it out the back of the boat at troll speed. Wind it back in under tow and it removes the twist unless it has a knot. Remove the knot and continue. Hope this helps

[@JCASTELLUCCIOJR]

Re: “LOOPS/A**HOLE LOOPS on spinning reel spool…Leave bail CLOSED; LOOSEN DRAG knob alot; hand holding reel-extend a FINGER AGAINST the spool W/some pressure; free hand start pulling line from reel (line overboard!?!) up yo AND PAST THE LOOP! Tighten the drag, hold the rod above the reel and tightly reel in your line onto the reel…WORKS EVERY-TIME!!! If a knot is in the loop remove BEFORE reeling line back onto your reel AND STAY AWAY FROM TROLL MOTOR w/spot lock feature!🤬

[@JonMillerFishing]

I tried your method yesterday and it worked really well. Thanks for sharing that?

[@johnfontenot7861]

Jon are you anchored or drift anchor? Thanks for letting us know about the cutter 90, i never heard of it.

[@JonMillerFishing]

Drifting mostly, at the speed of the wind and stopping occasionally with the SpotLok trolling motor.

[@dixie3087]

The wind knots on spinning tackle are infinitely worse than a backlash on casting gear. The smaller the # test braid, the worse it is too.

[@karlrockvoan755]

Jon from the rocks all the way back to your boat ,about how deep is it ? I m a fan of salt water wake baits that run around 2 ft under , wonder if they would work in MRGO , long time ago I used them in Hopedale right a long the rock edge , did very well but never casted them from boat to shoreline in the channel ?

[@JonMillerFishing]

It’s around 7-9 ft under the boat. There are some trout near the rocks which might hit a shallow running bait.

[@karlrockvoan755]

My wake baits run around 4 ft deep on a good crank

[@glenchatelain3067]

Awesome trip Jon . Just curious to know... does anyone troll that area?

[@JonMillerFishing]

I have seen people trolling only a handful of times. There are some rocks on the bottom.

[@dixie3087]

@@JonMillerFishingby some, you mean a TON of rocks lol. Looking at side scan it’s amazing we don’t snag up more than we do. Some of those rocks extend 100’+ off the shore.

[@weixiao9470]

Nice catch. what day was it?

[@JonMillerFishing]

Jan. 6

[@dixie3087]

@jon miller how do you like that scale? I’ve never been one to weigh fish but would like to start recording weights

[@JonMillerFishing]

The Bubba scale is working very well so far, but I haven't had it long. I used to have cheap digital ones which did all kinds of crazy things. Then I switched to the Bogga Grip with scale, which was reliable but hard to read with much accuracy. The Bubba feels like it's built well. For one thing it's heavy!

[@dixie3087]

@@JonMillerFishingthank you sir! Let us know how it’s holding up over time. Interesting to have another way to record the size of the fish. Think I caught a PB over there, but it’s hard to say since i don’t weigh them.

[@jimjoe858]

What is that blue net you are using

[@JonMillerFishing]

Got it at Academy Sports. Not an expensive net but it’s holding up well so far. Nets typically don’t last very long for me

[@robertpalmisano9516]

Jon where can we fine the cutter 90

[@johnfontenot7861]

Amazon

[@karlrockvoan755]

You caught a tagged trout ?

[@JonMillerFishing]

That was yours, wasn't it? It was actually my friend but he didn't know how to register it and asked me to do it. I intend to join the taggers but haven't gotten around to doing it yet. I did write a story on tagging for LA Sportsman which will come out in the Feb. 2024 edition. I love the concept of the tagging programs. Thanks for doing that.

[@karlrockvoan755]

Yes it was tagged 51 days ago , traveling north 9 miles till caught again, thanks for releasing it , Karl

[@sammyayo8723]

I really like your videos. If I may make a suggestion... All fish are immediately traumatized by being caught and hauled in a boat. I recommend fishing like the MLF Bass fishing tour, and, if you are planning on releasing the fish try to not let them hit the boat or anything else. Try to unhook them and release them without beating them up any more than they already are. This increases their chance of survival after release. That is why the MLF Bass fishing tour deducts points from an angler if the fish hits the boat or anything else.

[@kennyblack4437]

Thx for your vast knowledgeable recommendation Karen, I mean Sammy.

[@JonMillerFishing]

Sammy, who are you talking to?

[@sammyayo8723]

@@JonMillerFishing whoever made the comment I replied to. Apparently, @kennyblack4437. No offense.

[@johnfontenot7861]

Its also best not to touch the trout, use a boga grip, safer with those hooks also. Great vid, i want to fish there so bad.

[@sammyayo8723]

@@johnfontenot7861 agreed. Jon Miller is a master fisherman. We can all learn from others, though.

[@bigjspec]

Why use all the many hooks baits and hold fish to measure if u cry we need catch and release.

[@chee6060]

Those Trout are not Big. Years ago in the Delaware Bay we caught their cousin the Weakfish up to 15 to 17 pounds with fish even bigger that would break off I fished the beach & caught fish up to 11 lbs. Boats that went out miles caught bigger fish & many of them. They had no limits back them & between that & the Commercials they cleaned them out eventually. They are starting to make a slow comeback after a one fish limit was imposed. To little to late. I have caught Spotted weakfish ( Sea Trout ) from the beach & so far my biggest was five pounds. I am 74 yrs old & have been fishing since I was 3 yrs. old.

[@sammyayo8723]

Why don't you compare southeast Louisiana with Africa, as well... While you're comparing apples to oranges anyway.....

[@chee6060]

Bottom line, They are not what you consider big fish, I have caught bigger Spotted Sea Trout from the beach in Cape May NJ. So don;t give me that Crap.,@@sammyayo8723

[@rainbosprinkles6548]

Additionally, your comparing Ocean side fishing to inshore bay and flats fishing. Two very different areas.

[@stanleyfink2934]

Me caught two book ends, 6.13 # each in mouth of Hot water Canal, on H&H 3” purple beetle with ¼ oz. round H&H white head with gold hook. Biggest caught 7# plus at Bulk Terminal. All within a few miles from me house in Chalmette Louisiana. We have BIG Silverwonders , (aka Trout) in Louisiana, they don’t call us “Sportsmen Paradise” for nothing. Good Fishing Team Jo-Jo & Oneofthepack

[@chee6060]

Hate to bust your bubble, but in the past, I fished, the Ocean Beach, Inlet beach & bay beach. I fished the Delaware Bay beach well over 15 miles up from where the Bay meets the ocean & caught my biggest ever there, it was 12 lbs. The fish I caught in the inlet were on a white bucktail with a orange 6" grub. I have also caught many fish in the 5 to 8 lb. class in the inlets & bays on Mullet, live of dead & Peanut bunker, live. I would net my own bait at night in the back bays. You say I'm comparing Ocean side with bay, well, I have caught weakfish in my life from Ocean to Bay & I did not have the benefit of a boat. So do not give me that. When I was a ore teen & up till I went in the Navy, I mated on a party boat & back then had the pleasure of catching over 10 lb. weakfish when I had the chance. They were caught in the Delaware bay.@@rainbosprinkles6548

[@kwuqb11]

You forgot to explain where you are at? Texas? Louisiana? Florida? Where TF are you, dude?

[@JonMillerFishing]

This is my home waters of LA. Local KZbin channel.

[@BamaRockstar85]

I swear I've seen marsh man slaughter but trouts in this same area.