Redfish do everything
saltwater fly fisherman love.
They swim in ultra shallow
water, pull hard, eat flies, and
are a magnificent creature to
admire before you release
him. You can find them
feeding on oyster bars,
shallow flats, mangrove
shorelines, just about
anywhere. They are not
susceptible to drastic
changes in temperature, so
they can be found any time
of year. Redfish are just a
great target with a fly or light
tackle.
Most of the redfishing I do is sight casting, the way it
should be. Most of the sight fishing I do is done with
a fly. I enjoy standing on the front of a skiff, with a fly
in hand, scanning the water for a wake, push or
feeding redfish to throw at. Most of my clients would
have to agree with me. The beauty of redfishing can
only be described on the water.
It is a very visual thing, from the birds, the clear
water, the landscape, to a "slob" redfish grubbing in
just inches of water. Being on the deck of a skiff or
wading quietly through the water is the only way to
experience it.
Redfish are available year round, but I prefer to fish
late fall to early spring. Big schools of redfish show
up during the fall months. Seeing a hundred tailing
or pushing redfish is an awesome sight. With the
cold winter fronts comes clear water, super low
tides, and lots of hungry redfish. Winter is my
favorite time to Redfish. I trailer my skiff to the
urban backdrops of Tampa Bay and the pristine
backwaters of the Nature Coast. Both fisheries
offering first class sight fishing opportunities for
redfish.
So come enjoy the west coast of Florida's
fantastic winter weather and redfish habitats.
Catch that first redfish on fly, and put your skills
work. If you have questions on redfishing the
Nature Coast or Tampa Bay please feel free to
contact me.
Shallowwaterflyfishing.com hosted by Nick Angelo
Fly Fishing Tampa Bay, St Petersburg, Homosassa Florida
Fly fishing for redfish is an exciting and popular way to saltwater fly fish. Tampa Bay's waters
have many opportunities to sight fish for redfish. A variety of flats and shorelines provide great
fishing. One of my favorite fisheries we have to offer is the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Refuge near
Homosassa. The shorelines of the refuge allow an angler to fish for redfish a variety of ways
while on your charter. Fish can be found tailing or cruising in real shallow water.