The BEST Cold-Weather Redfish Tactic? (Pro Guide Shares Secrets!)
- By: Luke Simonds
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When that cold front rolls in, a lot of anglers struggle to get those redfish to eat.
We hit the water with Captain Ryan Harrington, and he broke down his go-to strategy for getting redfish to eat when the bite is painfully slow. And let me tell you, this method flat-out works.
Watch the full breakdown below!
In this video, we cover:
- The exact setup Capt. Ryan uses to put more redfish in the boat
- Why bait choice & rigging matter (you’re probably doing it wrong!)
- A simple tweak that instantly increases your hookup ratio
- Boat positioning tips to keep your bait in the strike zone longer
Gear & Tackle
- ➡️ Recommended Rods:
- ➡️ Recommended Reels:
- GOOD: Otis 2500
- BETTER: BG MQ 2500
- BEST: Saltist MQ 2500
- ➡️ Recommended Line: Daiwa 10lb J-Braid
- ➡️ Recommended Leader: Ande 20lb Mono
- ➡️ Recommended Hooks: Owner Mutu Light Circle Hooks
- ➡️ Recommended Jigheads:Hoss Round Eye Jighead
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Got questions about winter redfish tactics or your own go-to cold-weather setup? Drop a comment below! We’d love to hear what’s working (or not working) for you out on the water. Let’s talk fishing!
Tight lines,
Luke Simonds
Chief Fishing Addict
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STOP WASTING TIME ON THE WATER!
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 didn’t think any Floridians went outside when the thermometer drops below 60, lol. Just kidding. Great video on cold weather fishing. Thanks.
Great info for cold water Reds, thanks fellas !!!
Great advice, thank you.🤗🎣🙏💯