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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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.
Making Sense Of New Redfish Regulations In Florida (Plus Cobia Carcass Payday)
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Simple Hack To Find Big Schools Of Winter Redfish [Fishing Report]
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Best Methods For Casting At Tailing Redfish
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Wade Fishing A Redfish Frenzy [On-The-Water Report]
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#1 Fishing Spot For Winter Redfish & Trout On The Flats
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Top 3 Mistakes When Fishing For Schooling Bull Redfish
What are the biggest mistakes anglers make when approaching schooling redfish? How can you avoid these mistakes? The secret is...
Epic Drone Footage: How To Find & Catch Schooling Redfish
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How To Find, Approach, & Catch Schooling Redfish
Where should you start if you are trying to locate and catch more redfish this fall? The fish are schooling up and to find them you...
This Is How To Use A Vent Tool To Revive Bull Redfish
How can you ensure redfish you just caught will swim off safely and has regained its breath? For catch and release anglers, the answer is...
You’ve Got To See This Solo Double-Up On Redfish
How can you pass up catching more than just one fish from an entire school of redfish? The solo double-up is for sure a challenge but...
Flood Tide Tips To Catch Tons Of Redfish (Lures & Tactics)
Are you often fishing in coastal marshes with massive flood tides? What are the best lures and tactics to target big fish? The secret is...
Where To Find & Catch Bull Redfish This Fall Like A Pro
If you want to catch a bull redfish this fall, then you need to know where to find them! There are the obvious places but if you know how...