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     Florida Redfish have 4-wheel drive, reel screaming power from the start of the fight to the finish, all in shallow water to knee-deep water.  To Gulf coast Florida Redfish anglers, the good old days are upon us again thanks to conservation groups and fishery management, several years of completely closed seasons, strict harvest regulations (one fish per angler per day 18” to 27” slot) that extend to the present.  These regulated size fish weigh 5 to 15 pounds and larger, over 27” fish that must be released.

     Many and almost all shallow water flats of West Central Florida are boiling with schools of sizable reds not seen in years.  Although many thought the rules too tight when they first went into place, sport fishermen throughout the state are enjoying the result today in catches that sometimes reach 30 or more fish daily, and most of the fish are being found in shallow water where sight fishing with light tackle and fly rods is possible.

     Sight fishing has become the norm for Redfishing with poling platforms on your skiff and electric trolling run slow and quiet.  The hunt is on when you know the tides and the fish’s habits on how and when they move onto a particular flat and start covering water.  Polarized glasses are a must in order to look through the water for tell tale signs such as a tail waving slowly on the surface, a flash or two in the sun of rolling fish, a push of water, nervous water or a fish crossing a pothole (sand hole in grass).

     Sometimes and some days it makes better sense to just go from one of the hangouts to another using a stealthy approach, anchor out and fish being as quiet as possible.  Structure such as oyster bars, rock piles, a deeper depression on the flat, saw grass, docks and mangrove shorelines with overhanging branches, or shell points are such hangouts.  These tactics usually score and you’ll know if they are there shortly…wait for em or move is the big question.  Remember that Redfish are foragers and it’s in their nature to move in search of food.  When you do find a mother lode, it’s non-stop rod bending, reel screaming action.  It’s a regular Chinese fire drill with some bites lasting hours.  Redfish are caught on a number of artificial baits such as plugs, spoons, jigs, jerkbaits and live baits such as shrimp, pinfish, pilchards, and creek chubs and cut baits.

Come on and catch a trophy!!!!  Hang On

Redfish are here year round.  The best fishing is on a BIG TIDE!!!

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