How Do You Catch Redfish With Topwater Tackle?
Topwater fishing for redfish is perhaps the most exciting fishing you can find. Once a redfish explodes onto your lure you will never want to fish any other way again. Topwater tackle can be fished in many ways. PREP YOUR EQUIPMENT The key to all topwater lures is creating maximum action. Noise is an important by-product that helps redfish zone in on your lure. Tie a barrel swivel onto your line. On the swivel tie an 18 inch twenty pound test leader. Attach your lure to the leader. USE STICK BAITS To use stick baits such as a Zara spook you must “walk the dog.” this is accomplished by holding your rod tip high. Slowly reel in your line as you shake your rod tip back and forth. Change the tempo of both your reeling and shaking until you get the desired results. When the plug swings from side to side you have it right. This drives redfish mad. USE A CHUGGING LURE A chugging lure works by snapping the rod tip up when the line is tight. It works best when you hold the rod at a 45 degree an
