Redfish Archives - Page 31 of 37

Redfish will pull up on flats and tail on high water, even during the early spring.

Don’t forget the early season flood

Spring can force anglers to break out every trick in the book to get redfish to cooperate, in part because they’re spooky from the heavy winter fishing pressure. […]

Crabs are lethal weapons for anglers targeting Grand Strand reds this month.

Red shell game – Spring breakup of South Carolina redfish schools comes in March

Jeff Burleson

It may not match winter in northern climates, but South Carolina does have a season that’s colder than the rest, and when it arrives, redfish gaggle up by the hundreds into tight groups in headwater creeks in marshes, providing anglers with easy-to-find targets. But as soon as Mother Nature turns up the heat at the approach of spring, the fish appear to scatter and vanish into thin air. […]

As long as the water temperature is at 50 degrees or higher, redfish will remain very active through the winter.

Winter kayak fishing requires extra safety precautions

Jerry Dilsaver

Anglers must be more diligent when fishing from kayaks during winter. Things that might merely be unpleasant when the air and water are slightly warmer can become life-threatening when the temperature drops. […]

March redfish will be in deep holes in the marshes west of Shallotte Inlet, normally feeding around oyster rocks.

Southern North Carolina redfish begin their spring feed this month

Jerry Dilsaver

The coastal marshes of southern Brunswick County are the southernmost saltwater areas in North Carolina and are often home to the first hearty bite to fire up when the water starts warming in the spring. […]

Oyster beds are hangouts for winter reds in the marshes along North Carolina’s central coast.

Find reds on oysters

Craig Holt

March marks the first turn toward spring fishing along the central North Carolina coast as water temperatures begin to warm. […]

The marshes around Georgetown, S.C., are full of nice redfish in big schools through the winter.

Track down some Georgetown reds

Jeff Burleson

For most of the year, anglers comb South Carolina’s creeks, bays and shallow marshes for redfish, aka spot-tail bass. […]

For winter Carolina reds, let your kayak takes you to the right spots.

Cold yaks, hot reds

Jerry Dilsaver

Approaching the mouth of a creek, Noah Lynk warned a handful of kayakers that the water would be shallow, that they might bump bottom a time or two, and that they would have to wade back across it when the left — but he was certain the fishing would be worth it. […]