Will redfish eat topwater?

A motivated redfish can deliver one of the most exhilarating topwater attacks you’ll ever see. A big part of that is simply the angle of attack. By comparison, speckled trout, snook and any fish with a forward-facing mouth can attack from directly below a topwater bait and blow a hole in the water.

What do topwater lures catch?

Using topwater lures can be a good way to hook larger-than-average-size bass, as well as trophy-class specimens. And it’s fun because the strike is visual. Most topwater fishing for bass occurs in the summer, but it can also be very productive in spring and fall.

When should you throw top water?

In general, bass will strike a topwater plug the most consistently during low light times when the water temperature is cooler, such as early morning, evening, night, or on overcast days—but learning how to read the water in order to decide which topwater lure to use and how to work it will significantly increase your …

What water temperature is best for topwater?

“Water temperature is one of the most critical aspects to topwater fishing,” Elite Series pro Dean Rojas explains. “To me, the optimal temperature is when the water starts crossing the 50-degree barrier. Topwater fishing stays hot when the water temperature is will into the 90-degree range.”

Do topwater lures work at night?

Topwater of all kinds are great choices for nighttime fishing. Spooks, poppers, frogs, prop baits and anything that makes a disturbance on the surface can work well. However, buzzbaits take the top prize for night fishing.

What is the best Redfish lure?

Spoon Feed ‘Em. The second all-time greatest redfish lure has to be the ¼-ounce Johnson Silver Minnow spoon in gold or copper. The late Rudy Grigar, aka “The Plugger,” was regarded as one of the very best fishermen along the Gulf Coast.

Can these lures catch Reds in clear water?

“These lures catch reds in just about any situation, whether in murky or clear water,” says Capt. Ron Arlitt of Port O’Connor on the middle Texas coast. “They’re designed to bridge the gap between an artificial and a live bait.

What is the best Redfish killer?

Next on the redfish-magnet hit parade is the Egret Wedgetail Mullet , a soft-plastic swimbait that’s evolved into a redfish killer along the Texas coast. It too is simple to use. The 5½-inch Wedgetail resembles a swimming mullet.

What is the best retrieve for redfish?

This is an excellent winter and late spring retrieve to use when reds are sluggish from the cold water. The shallow-running swimmer is most effective when you alternate twitches with steady cranking to mimic a hurt, floundering baitfish.