Weird Trick To Find Actively Feeding Redfish On The Flats
- By: Tony Acevedo
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Do you know what to look for when trying to locate actively feeding redfish?
Of course, there are telltale signs like v-wakes, tails, moving grass, mud boils, and bait movement.
But did you know bubbles could be the key to finding where and when redfish were in a specific area?
I have some pretty awesome on-the-water footage to show you exactly what you’ll need to be on the lookout for and the best approach to not spook the fish.
Check it out below!
How To Find Active Feeding Redfish [VIDEO]
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Here’s what I used to catch that redfish:
One thing that I have found to help me locate where redfish are feeding on a calm day is to look for bubbles on the surface.
When redfish stir up mud on the bottom or hit a bait on the surface, they’ll often aerate the water and leave bubbles showing where they’ve been.
The pattern of the bubbles can give you a timeframe for when a redfish was actively feeding in a particular location as well.
If the bubbles are really spread out, more time has passed.
On the other hand, if the bubbles are concentrated, this is a good sign that a fish is close and hungry.
Once you see this indicator, do not charge into that area or you could spook the fish.
Instead, make casts as you slowly make your way up to the bubbled spot as the fish may now be swimming closer towards you.
When I’m sight-casting into these areas, I really like to use the Slam Shady paired with a Mustad Weighted Grip Hook.
Conclusion
Typically we are always telling you that in order to find fish you need to look for the 3 B’s: birds, bait, and boils.
But on calmer days, I’m adding a 4th “B” — bubbles!
Do you have additional tips when it comes to assessing the water to find fish?
Let me know down in the comments!
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Tony
Your tips just make me smile! Ya just gotta love the SS team! Thanks for sharing another great tip
You’re welcome and thank you for the awesome feedback Scott!
Thanks Tony, useful tips as always.
You’re welcome Tyler!
Thanks’ for the Great information, it definitely helps us to be better at catching!
You’re welcome Thomas!
Thanks Tony..Great Tip! Nice reel. Have you tested out the BG MQ 2500D-H yet? Like to see your thoughts on this reel. Thanks agin & keep those tips coming!
My pleasure Bob!
I haven’t tried it yet, but next on the list!
Those bubbles (if they’re in a trail or line) could also lead to a gator or big turtle. You’re right though, any “disturbance” on the surface is a sign of some kind of activity so it’s a valid tip! Thnx.
For sure! Could be a number of different things. But never hurts to investigate!
Good tips Tony
Thanks Billy!
Great work Tony!
Thank You..
Thanks Mike!
Flip that PaddlerZ upside down and you don’t have to ‘skin hook it. The hook remains weedless in the belly pocket. I do this when dock fishing at night.
Nice point. I will try it.
Great tip!
Awesome report Tony! We’re you back in the Indian River area again? Heading out there in the AM.
Hey Steve! This was from one of my recent reports:
https://saltstrongdev.wpengine.com/insiders/assessing-an-area-finding-fish/
Great tip Tony!
Thanks Luke!