Red Fish Fishing Rods

Redfish are an inshore schooling fish that live in estuaries and along barrier islands from Virginia to Texas and into the Keys. Spawning occurs along shore near passages to estuaries. The larvae drift into the estuaries and grow to maturity before returning to the outer beaches. Redfish in the Indian River Lagoon do not leave after maturity. They spend their entire lives in this fertile food rich area and grow to gigantic size. Redfish often move to very shallow areas to forage for food with their dorsal fin and back protruding through the surface. They are very spooky in this situation and must be fished gently. A longer leader and a smaller fly are required here. Try to determine which way the fish is moving and deliver the fly on their path. The fish is close, a minute strip will get the fishes attention. Look for tail protruding out of the water.

• WHEN: Year round.
• HOW: Light spinning gear is a favorite of catching these amazing fish.