Redfish

[theangler]

[size 1]In an effort to help each other get on the fish, we will be adding a series of posts entitled by the type of fishing we are targeting and would like all users who wish to include their "favorite way to catch these fish", "favorite spots" (doesn't have to be exact), "favorite guides for these fish", "tackle tips", "recommended tackle", "beginner tips", "boating techniques" or any other information you feel would be helpful to other anglers targeting this type of fish.[/size]
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[davetclown]

[center][/center][center][font "Arial"]Description: Chin without barbels; copper-bronze body, lighter shade in clear waters; one to many spots at base of tail (rarely no spots); mouth horizontal and opening downward; scales large.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Where found: Juveniles are an Inshore fish, migrating out of the estuaries at about 30 inches (4 years) and joining the spawning population Offshore.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Size: One of 27 inches weighs about 8 pounds.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Remarks: Red drum are Inshore species until they attain roughly 30 inches (4 years), then migrate to join the Nearshore population; spawning occurs from August to November in Nearshore waters; sudden cold snaps may kill red drum in shallow, Inshore waters; feeds on crustaceans, fish, and mollusks; longevity to 20 years of more.[/font][/center]
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