Things You'll Need:
- Fishing pole
- Reel (12-18 lb test)
- Swivel
- Circle Hook
- 24-30" mono filament leader (25-35 lb test)
- Dead bait (mullet preferred)
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Step 1
A basic barrel swivel will do.Tie the swivel to one end of the mono filament leader.
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Step 2
Mustad 39948 size 8/0 is a great size to catch reds.Tie the circle hook to the other end of the mono filament leader. Make sure your knots are tight so that when you catch a redfish it doesn't break the knots.
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Step 3
Tie the redfish rig you made in steps 1 and 2 to the fishing line from your reel. Again, tie good knots so nothing breaks off.
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Step 4
Hook the bait on. Redfish love fresh dead mullet but other types of bait fish will also work. I prefer to cut the head off and hook the mullet through the body.
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Step 5
Select a location to catch the redfish. There are two distinct locations to choose from to increase your chances of catching a redfish. The grass flats and oyster bars in shallower water or the deeper waters located near structures such as bridges and piers. If you decide to fish the deeper water for redfish you will need to attack a weight to your line.
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Step 6
Cast your line out and be patient. Allow your bait to stay in the water and release it's scents for about 20 minutes before trying a different location.
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Step 7
Wait for the redfish to bite your bait. Redfish bait very hard and like to run immediately so you will know when it happens. Allow the fish to run for about 5 seconds by keeping the bail on your reel open.
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Step 8
Set the hook by closing the bail and reeling in the extra line. You do not set the hook with a circle hook, it will set itself just from the tension from reeling in the slack line. If you have never used a circle hook before this will take some getting used to but after you catch your first redfish this way you will be convinced!
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Step 9
Enjoy reeling in your redfish. Begin again at step 4 to catch another redfish!
