Top Red Fish Fly
There are many a Red Fish fly that will provoke explosive strikes. The top performing of all red fish fly’s are the crab pattern fly. They mimic the natural food source of the redfish. Below you will find some different crab patterns.
Redfish
REDFISH FLY PATTERNS: Crab or clouser minnows Seaducer or siliclone. Clouser minnow for schools. Poppers sometimes. Flies- minnow, popper, sliders, crabs, Flies- bend back, deceivers, seaducers, poppers, sliders, divers, clousers, crab. If your fly is refused change to smaller, darker fly Fly size #4-2/0 Large better when warm. Smaller darker better in winter. Redfish are attracted by top water commotion and will attack top water lures and flies. Gold Spoon very good for redfish. Gold spoon fly. Work weighted gold spoon fly slowly for redfish. Use weighted fly in passes or deeper water. Although not considered ethical by most flyfishers, some tip their fly with shrimp pieces to add scent. Sardines for redfish. Gold spoons. Slow sinking fly best bet. Poppers and sliders work well. Fun. Fiddler in the grass. Effective fly. Crab imitation.
Red Fish Fly
- Flyrod
- The proper flyrod size for redfish is 9 foot 10 weight. This size rod will handle the largest redfish which you may encounter. Smaller rods may be used to provide better action for smaller redfish.
- Reels
- As a general rule for salt water fishing, the reel should be made for the saltwater environment and should have a smooth drag system. Also, the reel should contain 200 yards of 20 lb backing which exceeds the requirements of the redfish but is needed for other species that may be hooked. If you want to risk your expensive flyline, an inexpensive reel with 100 yards of backing should be adequate for redfish.
- Flyline
- A floating weight forward (FWF) flyline is the standard for redfish. Because line hitting the water spook redfish, use the lightest line which you can cast effectively.
- Leader
- Redfish are not especially leader shy. Since there are many snags in redfish habitat,use a leader size that presents your fly most efficiently. Use the 60%- 20%-20% formula with 30 lb, 20 lb and 15 lb leader material respectively. Build your leaders 8 – 10 feet depending upon conditions. Use the same type and manufacturer leader material to assure that the knots seat properly. Vary the leader length according to conditions if very windy, shorter leaders will cast better.
- For more information about Redfish FLy, redfish habitat and general information please visit the
- Red Fish Fly page.
- Also be sure to visit the Saltwater Game Fish directory page for detailed information about top saltwater game fish and the fly’s to use when fly fishing for them.