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Redfish are fair to good in the channels and holes on shrimp and mullet. Redfish are also caught at the end of the jetties on crabs, shrimp and mullet. You will also find Redfish on the flats using gold spoons and glow plastics. Redfish are also caught on the shorelines using gold spoons. Redfish can be found as far north as Maryland and Virginia. Redfish are also found throughout the coastal area of the SE United States, and are known by a variety of names including, but not limited to: Red Drum, Drum, Puppy Drum (smaller fish in North Carolina, as opposed to their monsters), Channel Bass, Bass, Spotail Bass, and of course good Ole"Redfish" in the Florida Keys. Redfish Redfish, especially the juvenile fish less than four to six years old, will frequent shallow flats where they feed on shrimp, crabs, and minnows. Redfish have two dorsal fins; the front fin has sharp spines and the back dorsal fin has soft rays resembling a flat-top haircut. Redfish visit the flats in search of food. They have a distinct shape that, with a little practice, is easily distinguishable from other fish. Redfish are easily spooked by the motion associated with a person moving around high up on the poling platform. Redfish are caught on many different kinds of tackle. Known as a fish that will not quit, redfish can be absolute brutes. Redfish have a coppery bronze color with a tinge of red, color will vary depending on water clarity.
Waters Redfish move to deeper coastal waters as they grow larger and it is possible in certain parts of the country to target these large fish. In Florida waters, the life span of a redfish may exceed 25 years. In Florida waters, these fish are all catch and release, but in Alabama waters, you can keep one big red. Redfish move to deeper coastal waters as they grow larger and it is possible in certain parts of the country to target these large fish. Redfish are very spooky a stealth approach is highly recommended. Redfish are a schooling fish species so once you find one there are usually others nearby. |
