This Is How You Catch Redfish On Calm Days When Fish Are Spooky
- By: Luke Simonds
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- Found In: Fishing Tips, Fishing Reports, Weekly Newsletter: 07-13-25
This fishing report will show you helpful tactics on how to catch redfish and snook on calm days when they are very spooky.
Many people think that glass calm conditions are great for fishing. But for those of us who like inshore fishing for redfish, snook, and seatrout in shallow water, the calm water times most often make for a very tough bite because the fish are so easily spooked.
The good news is that there are some tactics that will significantly help you increase your odds of success, and they are shown in action in this new fishing report video.
Here’s what this video covers:
✅ How to select the right type of lure for calm conditions
✅ When the bite will most often be maximized
✅ Where to cast so you can increase odds of strikes
✅ What to do after you catch a fish
Equipment Used This Trip:
Main Setup:
- Rod: Slot Machine Rod
- Reel: Otis 2500 reel
- Line: 10 lb J-Braid 8 Grand
- Leader: 20 lb Ande Mono with 30 lb Bite Tippet
- Lure: Mulligan 4″ (Slam Shady color) rigged on Hoss Helix 3/0 1/8 oz
Juvenile Tarpon Setup:
- Rod: Slam Stick Travel Rod
- Reel: Otis 2500 reel
- Line: 10 lb J-Braid 8 Grand
- Leader: 20 lb Ande Mono with 30 lb Bite Tippet
- Lure: Prawn USA Junior rigged on Hoss Helix 3/0 1/8 oz
Conclusion
Predator fish can be very spooky and less likely to be actively feeding during very calm conditions since they have a tougher time ambushing prey and they can feel/hear us from longer distances away.
But with some strategic lure selections that focus on lures with low noise/vibration that can be worked very close to structure, the fish catching can still be very consistent.
Feedback
We always love to hear from you, so please use the Comments section below if you have any questions or comments from this lesson.
Also, please comment below if you have found any other tips for getting results when fish are spooky.
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Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish every trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
I have had no luck watching any of the videos because when I click on the video it says sing that you are not a robot….. I cannot get any further than that.
Please help me out ……… My smart Spots is fine!!!!!!!!!
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Nice👍
Awesome tip and demo .
Thanks for making time to post the nice comment Eduardo!
Great video Luke, you make it look easy. It’s definitely key to get the Smart Fishing app and get started early on those hot summer days.
Thanks John!
Great intel, thanks Luke!!!
Glad to see that you enjoyed this video!
Nice video Luke, good to see different approaches, on those slick days in low light I typically start with a small topwater on a slow retrieve working along the mangrove shorelines.
Need to improve my skipping skills, how far away from the mangrices would you say you are?
Which boat ramp did you launch from?
Thanks John! I was staying about 30 to 40 ft from the mangroves on this trip so I could more easily skip up into the small pockets created by the mangroves.
Definitely got to put in a lot more practice on my skipping, interested to know which ramp you used.
I fish upper Bay a lot and I’m looking for a new ramp. The Courtney Campbell Ramp is a zoo, saw fights there the last time I used it. Way to stressful for what should be relaxation on the water.
Oh I see you have multiple rods with the different setups . I don’t have that luxury on a kayak with limited rod holders.
When I fish from my paddleboard, I bring 2 rods with me. And I have them loaded up and ready for the first two lures I plan on using (which most often are the only ones I use) for the trip.
Hi Craig I used to do aot of kayak fishing, easier way to add rod holders is to build a milk crate with the rod holders bolted to it.
Adds 3 easily, one on each side and one in the middle
How are you changing setups so quickly ? The magic of video editing?
I bring a rod that’s ready to go with the 2 or 3 lures that I plan to fish each trip. Since they are ready to rock, it only takes about 10 seconds to switch from one to the other.
Very good video and nice presentation.. !
Thanks Thomas!
Good video. Im sure it will help with those flat and calm days.
Thanks James! I’m glad to see that you enjoyed this video.