As reported by Chris Martin . . .
Lately, redfish up to 35″ have been holding just outside the leeward shorelines, especially near the points of drains. This time of year, dirty water is your friend – don’t be afraid of it. Muddy pockets often signal feeding activity, and those stained edges are where the bigger reds like to ambush.
Watch for large dark spots, mud clouds blowing out, or disturbed bottom – classic signs that redfish are rooting around. Head wakes are another giveaway, and when you see those big pushes sliding down a shoreline, you know you’re in the zone.
For flies, I prefer large dumbbell eyes tipped with black brush, craft fur or Arctic fox tail, a few small squiggly legs, and just a touch of flash. The black profile makes it easy for redfish to key in, and the heavier eyes get the fly down quickly where they’re digging.
More to come as we move deeper into the month, but for now: find the mud, trust the dirty water, and keep that fly ready.
