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Using live or artificial baits, often involves using a variety of effective techniques. Here’s some of the most common baits and methods.

Catching Redfish along the Gulf Coast

Common Live Baits for Catching Redfish

• Shrimp • Crab • Mullet or Pinfish

Common Artificial Baits for Catching Redfish

• Soft Plastics • Jig Heads • Spoons or Top Water Lures

Red Drum Diet and Feeding Habits

Redfish are opportunistic feeders and their diet includes crabs, shrimp, and small fish such as mullet.  The most common being artificial plastic "swim or "shad""baits, Spoons and live bait including shrimp.

Diet and Feeding Habits

This varied diet makes them a target for different types of bait and lures, allowing anglers to employ various fishing techniques.

Redfish Size 

One of the appealing aspects of targeting redfish is the wide range of sizes they come in, from smaller "puppy drum" to large "bull reds."  Inshore, anglers commonly catch redfish ranging from a few pounds to over 30 pounds, providing an incredible fishing experience.

Popular Sport Fish

Due to their strong fight and tendency to make long, powerful runs, redfish are a favorite among sport fishermen.  Their resilience and the skill required to catch them make redfish a highly sought-after species for recreational fishing, contributing significantly to the local fishing tourism industry.

Fishing Gear for Catching Redfish

A medium-heavy to heavy rod is recommended for redfish with a length of approx. 7-8 feet.  A spinning reel with a high line capacity is also recommended, as Redfish can be powerful fighters.

Particularly near marshes, oyster reefs, grass flats, and other structures with submerged vegetation. 

Find Redfish in shallow waters along the Gulf’s coastal inshore areas

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