Sight Casting Redfish: The #1 Way Anglers Spook Them
- By: Tony Acevedo
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You usually only get one clean shot at a school of tailing redfish.
MAYBE two.
One bad cast.
One splash too loud.
And the entire pod can vanish in seconds.
Sight casting in shallow, clear water is one of the most exciting ways to fish.
It is also one of the easiest ways to lose the opportunity.
So I created this video to break down exactly how I approach a school, where I cast, what lure I choose in calm conditions, and the subtle mistake that cost me a fish.
Featured Gear:
- Rod: Slam Stick Medium Light
- Reel: Otis 2500
- Lure: Polk County Tweaker – Terd Ferguson Color
- Hook: Hoss Helix Hook 3/0 1/16oz
- Mainline: Diawa J-Braid 10lb
- Leader: Ande 15lb Mono Leader
Key Takeaways:
• The first cast matters more than you think
• Where you land your lure changes everything
• One subtle mistake can empty a flat in seconds
• Fish react to more than just your bait
• Sometimes the quietest move gets the biggest response
Final Thoughts
The biggest lesson here is not about the rod, reel, or even the lure.
It is about control.
Control of your distance.
Control of your cast placement.
Control of your retrieve.
Next time you see a school tailing in front of you, ask yourself this:
Are you casting to where they are… or where they are going?
That one decision can be the difference between watching them swim away and watching your line come tight.
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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).
Great video looking forward to trying.
Here in Louisiana the water is not as clear. but I like sight fishing,
Great video looking forward to trying it this Wednesday!!
Good luck out there!
Great stuff, thanks Tony!
My pleasure J.D!
Thanks, Tony. Great info and fun to watch as well.
You’re welcome Troy!
Sweet vid. A lot of great info delivered in a short amount of time. Thanks. Quick question- What gloves do you use?
You’re welcome Jeffrey! I recently started using Glacier Glove Islamorada Sun Gloves. You can find them at Sportsman’s Guide and be able to get a discount being an Insider member:
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That was awesome to watch. Sight fishing is the best. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome Bobby!
Awesome video, action & instruction! One of my favorites thus far!
Thanks Rhett, glad you enjoyed!
Again a great video of how to do it! I also love the fact that Tony admits when he screws up. Perfect example of what not to do. Thanks Tony..,
My pleasure Scott!
Finding and casting to a tailing school of red drum has to be the ultimate way to fish them. Thanks Tony for tutorial on trying NOT to spoke them.
Never gets old! You’re welcome Trent!
Great info. Thank you Tony!
You’re welcome Bobby!