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Winter redfish, can you catch them?

by Penn Fishing 2 Mar 2023 18:52 UTC
Winter redfish, can you catch them? © Penn Fishing

Redfish can be a tricky bite in the winter months. The hot and heavy bite of the fall slows down as large schools of fish spread out, However, there are still fish to be caught and battles to be had.

Cooler water leads to more lethargic fish across the board, meaning timing is more important than ever. Look to the middle part of the day at the warmest temps when fish tend to be at their most active as your best chance to catch winter Redfish.

The choice of bait can make a real difference in determining the success of a trip during the winter season. Live shrimp is the preferred bait for tough winter Redfish, but Gulp! Alive Shrimp will also do the trick.

Where to find them:

When targeting winter redfish, you'll find yourself fishing around more structure and deeper channels than usual. Locations such as inlets/outlets and bridge pilings can produce great fishing.

As you've heard or experienced first-hand, redfish fight extremely hard. Our team has come together to bring you our top picks for gear that will stand up to the fight.

The equipment:

Rods

Our team doesn't go our after redfish without their Carnage™ III spinning rods. Both Inshore and Boat models are built for ultimate durability and feature top grade components. These rods were built to handle anything the inshore fisheries can throw at them.

Reels

Just like the rods, our team's focus is on the durability and strength to fight big redfish. Both reels have the internals to be able to fight big fish and get them in.

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