The Vermilion Bay system south of New Iberia can produce good fishing all year long, but action heats up as the spring sun warms its waters.
“In March, specks are going into a transition phase,” said Troy Nash with South Louisiana Redfishing (337-412-5950, www.southlouisianaredfishing.com), which runs out of Cypremort Point. “In March we look for specks right along Cypremort Point. They will be along some of the banks where we get a little bit of tidal movement.”
For specks, Nash recommends popping-cork rigs. Anglers can tip it with a live shrimp, if they can find it, or a piece of fresh shrimp on a jighead. With fresh shrimp, pop off the head and thread the body onto the hook. Shrimp imitations, such as Vudu, D.O.A. or Gulp!, can also work under a cork…