Fall Fishn' for Red Drum in the Big Bend

The red drum is the most popular fish to target and catch when enjoying inshore fishing. The Gulf Coast’s Big Bend area, located in Taylor and Dixie counties, offers some of the state's best Red fishing. It is the perfect habitat for them to breed and survive. They can put up an explosive heart pounding battle, while bending the rod, and pulling on the drag. It is a beautiful fish that will make good pictures and great memories of a day on the water. Redfish can be found in the creeks and on the flats. When looking for Reds on the flats, I generally look for a specific type of bottom. A hard rock bottom with rock grass, also known as pepper grass, is a great place to start. Top water plugs are great on the oyster bars. When fishing the creeks, the mouth of the creeks is a great place to start.

Redfish will eat a variety of types of bait, live and artificial. When they are feeding, the Reds will hit almost anything. Top water plugs work great in the early morning or late evening. Live baits include pinfish and shrimp, which could be presented under a pop-in cork or a free line. The old-fashioned gold spoon is a fantastic option. It could be weedless or have a treble hook. I like to include a swivel on my gold spoon. The Red Drum population is good in the Big Bend area, and with exemplary conservation and following the FWC laws, it could remain that way for years to come. Come fish with us and let’s catch some Reds.

Captain Frank Taylor Jr.

Rocky Creek Charters

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