How Do You Fish For Reds In The Surf?
Look for redfish in the surf any time except December, January and February. The best months to find redfish are August through November, when they are spawning. If the water is calm enough, a kayak or pedal boat will allow you to cover a lot more beach than wade fishing. Surf fishing from the shore is a better choice when the water is rough. Fish from a boat by rigging a short medium- or heavy-action pole with 20-pound test line and 10 inches of 30-pound steel leader in case you hook a mackerel or small shark. This does not scare the redfish and may even make the lure more attractive. Use a large silver spoon for the lure. Replace the hook with a thick treble hook. The kind used on trot lines will do the trick. Troll between the second and third sandbar. Fish from the shore by rigging an 8- to 10-foot medium- or heavy-action pole with 30-pound test line with 5 feet of 50-pound steel leader and a pronged 2- to 6-ounce weight on the end. Widen the prongs as necessary to keep the rig fro
