Red Drum

Scientific Name: Sciaenops ocellatus

Common Aliases: Redfish, Bull Red, Puppy Drum, Channel Bass

Fish Facts: Found in the coastal waters and marshes of the United States, red drum range from Texas all the way up to Massachusetts. These fish can grow up to 60 inches and weigh on average 55 lbs when fully mature. Their diet consists mainly of crustaceans and occasionally baitfish.

Did you know? – Red Drum are named after the “drumming” noise they create by using special muscles that rub against their air bladder.

Below is the full library of tips, tactics, and trip reports for this species:

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Catching GIANT Reds in Murky Water (Popping Corks vs Plugs)

Joe and I had an amazing trip away from Florida targeting bigs redfish, jacks, and black drum. The video below shows some crazy fishing that...
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Best & WORST Ranked Redfish Lures For Winter

When that first real cold front hits, the entire game flips. Water temps crash. Bait vanishes. And the lures you trusted all fall suddenly stop...
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Catching Great Slam On Lures While Exploring New Spots

This fishing report shows a fun example of how rewarding it can be to pick good spots and the right lures based on the given...
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#1 Place To Catch Redfish In The Winter [QUICK TIP]

Winter fishing can be a tough nut to crack. The cold weather has fish hunkering down in some very specific spots, and if you don’t...
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How to Use Cut Bait When You Don’t Want it on the Bottom

The basic rules of fishing with cut bait are simple: set it on the bottom and wait. But what about fishing over grass or structure?
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Do this, not that (Redfish Blunder)

Well, sometimes things don't go your way...In this LIVE on the water episode, we immediately hook into a nice redfish only to be lost...
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Pinpointing Redfish Zones Near Spoil Islands In Summer [Spot Dissection]

Hey Insiders, it’s Spot Dissection time! Spot dissections are map analysis videos where we go through and “dissect” an area (either by request or from...
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How To Catch Winter Redfish, Seatrout, & Flounder In St. Augustine, FL [Spot Dissection]

In this video, I will show you where to find fish during the winter in Saint Augustine, Florida. I cover Redfish, Seatrout, and Flounder, where...
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Dodging Storms & Rocks While Exploring New Waters [Insider Report]

This Insider Report shows how to find redfish in shallow marshes on falling tides even while exploring new waters.
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Making Sense Of New Redfish Regulations In Florida (Plus Cobia Carcass Payday)

Have you heard of or seen the potential NEW redfish regulations in Florida? The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission recently...
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Simple Hack To Find Big Schools Of Winter Redfish [Fishing Report]

Have you been able to find redfish this winter? Is there a special winter redfish hack to find where they are? If you want to find schools...
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How To Rig Fiddler Crabs For Redfish & Sheepshead

Do you know the best ways to rig a fiddler crab on a small hook? Check out how to rig fiddler crabs for redfish and sheepshead here...
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Best Methods For Casting At Tailing Redfish

How can you master the art of casting to tailing redfish? Where should you aim your casts to trigger strikes? If you see redfish tailing...
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Wade Fishing A Redfish Frenzy [On-The-Water Report]

Have you ever run into a redfish bite quite like this? In this on-the-water footage, you will see how to go wade fishing for redfish...
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#1 Fishing Spot For Winter Redfish & Trout On The Flats

What is the best fishing spot for winter redfish and trout? During the colder months, redfish and trout behavior is predictable and...
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