Category: Tactics
Ecology of the Sciaenops ocellatus (Redfish)
Note the eyespots on the redfish. Nearly every red drum will have the eyespot near the tail. Some fish may have only the single spot, others might have five or size spots. The redfish is a member of the drum family. The color varies from copper-colored to nearly silver on the sides, with a white…
Surf Fishing for Redfish
Surf fishing for red drum is popular on the East coast. It requires a slightly special method than fishing for reds in protected waters. A lengthy surf rod is normally employed to get the baits out to the redfish, and heavy weights are wanted to stop the baits from being washed returned to shore. Pyramid…
How to Catch Red Drum with Natural Bait
Using live bait to catch redfish Live bait is a fantastic way to catch redfish. Red fish will readily take a range of live baits. Croakers, menhaden, spot, pinfish, mullet and small scaled sardines are all appropriate selections for redfish. Many red drum are caught every year on live shrimp, crabs, and blood worms as…
Gear and Tackle for Redfish
Redfish can be caught with a range of tackle, depending on the place you are fishing for them and what size fish you are pursuing. You can use anything from ultra-light equipment for “puppy” drum in estuaries and at river mouths to massive traditional reels for trolling baits with a heavy downrigger for huge “bull”…