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Landing a Redfish

The redfish (also known as the red drum) environments such as these. It's
has become one of the most sought after important to keep in mind that these type
fish in along the Gulf and Atlantic of redfish (that are found in such
shores. It is primarily an inshore fish "dusty" areas) tend to be somewhat
and became popular as a food fish after skittish.
being served in New Orleans restaurants. The pulses emitted by a boat moving along
When anglers became enthused about a little too fast may not necessarily
inshore saltwater fishing, the redfish cause them to flee, but it will certainly
then became popular as a game fish. Now send them warnings. In addition,
it is the target of numerous professional carelessly casting heavy lures into the
redfish tournaments and of anglers from area where the redfish is serves as
across the country. another surefire way to put the redfish
Redfish can grow to almost 100 pounds, on guard. As a result, stealth and
though most state records are actually caution become critical factors in
smaller than that. Most states regulate approaching near enough to the redfish to
the size limits of keepers (which have a fair shot at landing one.
typically must be between 14 and 27 Another reason redfish tend to stick
inches long). Redfish have blunt noses, closer to shore is because of the
a chin without barbells, and a wide incoming tides. These tides bring with
undercut mouth. them food, bait fish, etc. that the
The color of a redfish is traditionally a redfish will feed on. Also, small crabs
blend of copper and red colors in the and shrimp become more active on the
dark water, though in clear waters they incoming tide, enticing the redfish to
appear to be lighter. The underside and feed at those locations.
the belly of the redfish is pure white. The opposite is true for those outgoing
They typically have a variety of spots at tides - as the water withdraws, the
the base of their tail - ranging from redfish will wait and feed on whatever
just a handful to as many as 50. bait is carried back out with the tide.
One thing to remember when fishing for On an outgoing tide, channels and deeper
redfish is that they tend to prefer areas (still near the shore) are good
shallow waters, specifically water that places to find redfish.
is too skinny to cover them completely As far as tackle is concerned, light to
(which exposes their dorsal fins and even medium spinning or casting tackle with 15
part of their backs). One way to search to 20 pound test line is sufficient for
for these areas is through seeking out most redfish expeditions. Redfish will
more "dusty" areas. These areas are readily hit artificial lures such as
often created during a low tide alongside plastic grubs and topwaters, but are most
grass shorelines that have been eroded by frequently caught by using live or dead
wave action, which ultimately leaves a bait. Those anglers who choose to go
sort of shelves. This type of structure with artificial bait should use lures
extends from the present grassline to a similar to Bass Assassin swim-tail grubs
dropoff in the slightly deeper waters. in chartreuse or electric chicken colors.
Redfish are commonly found moving from Any small to medium topwater plug that
the adjacent deeper water to the top of causes a stir will attract redfish early
such shelves to feed. As a result, their and late in the day.
dorsal fins typically become exposed in




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