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What fly line is best for redfish?

RIO’s Redfish Taper is the best all-round fly line choice for reds and trout as it is designed to turn over relatively large and/or heavy flies even under conditions that are frequently windy. It also loads the rod quickly and thereby reduces false casting for quick presentations that are the norm when sight-fishing.

What flies do redfish eat?

You can fool a red with a lot of patterns, but these are some of the best flies for redfish.

  • Clouser Minnow. Tried and true.
  • Crab Fly. If you want to get a redfish seeing red (pun intended), toss a small crab in front of his nose.
  • Shrimp Fly. Shrimp are a huge part of the redfish diet.
  • Poppers (topwater)

What size flies for redfish?

Winter Redfish are often larger, especially Bull Redfish, and typically are fished with flies in the 1/0 – 2/0 size range. While these large flies are still useful to have during the summer, smaller Redfish are more common at this time and are best fished with crabs and shrimp in the #4 – #1/0 size range.

How do you set up a redfish fly rod?

Most guides say the best fly rod for redfish is a 9-foot, 8- or 9-weight rod paired to most any brand of saltwater reel and spooled with a warm-water, weight-forward floating line. Leaders can measure 9 to 12 feet, with a 40-pound butt section tapering to a 15- or 20-pound tippet.

What is a 9wt fly rod used for?

A 9wt allows the angler to present smaller flies in shallow water, but it also allows the angler to fish heavy lines and larger flies. As is typical when taking the middle ground, a 9wt doesn’t cater to either technique superbly, but it allows anglers to do both well. A 9wt is also lighter than a 10wt.

What kind of fly is best for redfish?

The Ragin’ Craven is a Charlie Craven pattern developed for Redfish that gets down quickly and features a large profile for large-eyed fish. The Chernobyl Crab is similar to the Ragin’ Craven with a deer hair body that traps air bubbles and makes a commotion in the water. This is a great fly for tailing fish digging crabs out of the mud.

What to use to catch redfish in Louisiana?

You’ll want to mimic what’s in season or naturally found there. In general, Louisiana Redfish love to feed on shrimp, mullet, and crabs. Use these for live bait or find plastics that mimic them. If you’re fishing in shallow waters, try topwater lures. They mimic the motions of smaller fish, immediately enticing hungry Redfish.

How big of a redfish do you need for fly rod?

On the other hand, a 30+ lb Bull Redfish at the end of your line will give even the most experienced fishers among you a thrill! You’ll determine your rod size and weight based on the size of your targets. Fish weighing up to 15 pounds can be hooked with any fly rod. Once you move you up to the 30-pound mark, a 9 wt rod will be necessary.

What do you use to tie a redfish fly?

Traditionally it is tied with a Craft Fur tail, a little flash, a small attractor/egg hot spot, a palmered hackle collar, segmented sections of yarn or EP fibers, and some beadchain or lead eyes.