Sight-fishing tailing redfish is one of the most exciting inshore fisheries. Cast small soft plastics or fly patterns 3-4 feet ahead of the tail, then move slowly to imitate fleeing prey. See migration calendar pages for redfish seasonal availability.
Saltwater Species Behavior
Why do redfish tail on shallow flats?
Redfish tail in shallow water (often less than 18 inches deep) when they tip head-down to feed on crabs, shrimp, and worms in the bottom — their tails break the surface as they search for prey. Tailing happens most aggressively on incoming and high tide when water has just flooded onto previously dry flats.
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