leatherneck Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Went out with a couple friends Friday night to try our luck with some reds. I caught 2 both well over 26 inches long and a 4 that were under 20 so I had to let them go. We can only keep 3 at a time anyway. It was great fun. We boat out to a wall on the lake and fish with shrimp and crawdads useing lighted bobbers. Let me tell you those reds can fight. I will have pictures of the keepers tomorrow as I forgot them today. Does anyone else fish for these guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: Reds Not really....................don't do much bay fishing. Would much rather fish in the gulf where the big boys are. Have seen some monster reds caught here though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherneck Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: Reds these reds are in a lake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: Reds Did it once as a kid and WHOOO BOY, that was a BLAST!!!! Sure wish I could do that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherneck Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: Reds head south a few hours Jason. After Friday I have found a really great spot to hook some big boys, and can take you right to them. It sure is alot of fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: Reds Never heard of freshwater reds. Ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: Reds HG, I am several hours from the Gulf, think that's what he means!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherneck Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: Reds Nope yall look up freshwater redfish on a search and you will see what I mean http://www.alamoredfish.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: Reds They look the same as our saltwater reds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherneck Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: Reds They are just like the saltwater reds, only they are in freshwater hehehehe!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shutter Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: Reds Congrats on the redfish! Ive heard of fresh water reds before, but I have only caught them on the coast. Can they reproduce in fresh water? Or do they have to be stocked? I thought that they had to be stocked, but not sure Regardless, redfish are awesome! Very pretty fish too, with the big spot on their tail. Great fish to catch, they put up a good fight, and they taste awesome! (but running a filet knife through those rib bones is a chore!) Here is a big saltwater bull red. Too big to keep (39 inches) He put a hurt'n on a 12 inch mullet. Took about 25 minutes to catch on trout tackle (12 lb test, 20lb leader) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherneck Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: Reds Thanks Shutter. I am not sure if the reproduce in freshwater or not, I think they do. I have heard that the fresh ones are some kind of hybrid, but dont know all the details. All I know is that they taste the same as the salt ones and just as much fun to catch, they do put up one heck of a fight!! I will have some pics tomorrow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shutter Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: Reds I've always wondered what stategy is used for fresh water.. I guess its like any other fresh water fish (structure, food).. In saltwater, they love tide movement. When the tide is draining (or filling) a shallow marsh, those reds will school up really thick and tear up shrimp, crab, and mullet that are trapped or disoriented by the moving water. Its fun..especially when you can see them tailing along a grassline or reef. Looking forward to seeing the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: Reds Used to fish for them when I lived in Port Canaveral. Never did catch any. We used to go up to Titusville on a place called Mosquito Lagoon. Lots of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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