| Fishing is one of America's favorite pastimes and | | | | Try to fish in the water that is one and a half |
| the red drum is one of the most sought after | | | | feet deep or less whenever possible. When you |
| species of fish around. The red drum is also | | | | get into deeper water in the mashes it's harder to |
| referred to as red, redfish, channel bass and | | | | catch the reds because there are so many places |
| puppy drum. This remarkable game fish is located | | | | for them to hide undercover. |
| all along the Atlantic Ocean and around the Gulf of | | | | Follow the tide deeper into the marshes and there |
| Mexico. They can be found inshore but as the red | | | | you will find an abundant number of reds. As the |
| fish grow they will migrate further offshore and | | | | tide moves in it floods the shoreline and small |
| join some of the other larger species of fish. | | | | ponds where baitfish are numerous. The reds |
| Red fish have a copper bronze body but they can | | | | move in to feed and you can enjoy some nice |
| appear lighter in clear water. They have at least | | | | fishing opportunities. |
| one spot near the base of their tail but usually | | | | When the tide moves back out, your time is best |
| there are several spots in this area. Red fish are | | | | spent fishing around the edges of creeks and |
| described as having large scales, a horizontal | | | | waterways. |
| mouth and a chin without barbells. They have a | | | | Tread very slowly through the waters using a |
| life expectancy of about twenty years. They are | | | | push pole so you don't scare the reds away and |
| a strong species of fish that can give you quite a | | | | this will give you the chance to thoroughly search |
| battle. | | | | for the fish. |
| Catching red drum can be very exciting and with | | | | Redfish are normally abundant in the mashes and |
| a few great fishing tips you can enjoy all it has to | | | | these tips can help you catch more fish in these |
| offer. The red drum that you run across out in | | | | areas and turn each of your fishing trips into a |
| the open waters will be easier to catch than the | | | | successful one. |
| ones you will find in the marshes. | | | | Basic Information |
| Therefore, you need to know a few tricks to be | | | | The more you know about redfish, their habitat |
| successful in these areas. The red fish are right at | | | | and how they feed the more productive you will |
| home here and take advantage of the extra | | | | be when fishing for them. Red fish will spook very |
| cover. Here is some information to help you get | | | | easily so the first thing that you need to know is |
| the most from fishing for red fish in marshes. | | | | to always be as quiet as possible. The clearer the |
| Fishing in Marshes | | | | water the more careful you will need to be so |
| Red fish spend a lot of time in marsh areas and if | | | | you don't scare them away. Turn off your motor |
| you know the best way to locate and catch | | | | as soon as you are within 80 to 100 yards of an |
| them, you can come home with a great catch. | | | | area where you think the red fish may be and let |
| Therefore, when fishing in the marshes the tips | | | | your boat drift into the vicinity of the fish. |
| below can help you be more successful. | | | | |