Overall this winter has been frustrating for me. I was unable to consistently track schools of redfish. Some days I would see 10 schools of 20+ fish and destroy them, other days they wouldn’t bite a thing. The next day I wouldn’t see a single fish after working an area for 3 hours and the day after that would bring schools of 100+ fish. This was my fist year fishing winter this hard so I am still learning the Fish’s habits and what not. I know the winter is coming to a close, but could you guys give me some advice on putting together a consistent pattern for tracking schooling redfish.
Thanks!
Connor Malark
I believe the only thing, IMO, that’s consistent is that it’s inconsistent.
GW
all gave some , some gave all–only two offered to die for you, christ for your sins , the soldier for your freedom!!!
Years ago one Spring morning on the ICW at first light this happened to me.I was anchored in 4 feet of water near Marker 55.Water was slick as glass and i was looking for pushes.Then all of a sudden from the ICW looking both North and South i saw ripples.They started about 20 feet from shore then headed to the grass.Reds were in deep water and it was like you flipped a switch on. Up and down the ICW.Pushes to the grass.The Reds spread out along the shore.I baited up and set lines all along the grass.Waited with cut crab and live fingers.Guess what they swam passed every line even hanging the line on a dorsal fin.They were all around Me and swam under my boat.No bites for two hours so i went home thinking (**() that was crazy.
Stonoman
I have a love-hate relationship with winter red fishing. Lot of trips with no or few fish (even when seeing a bunch) then for some odd reason doing the same stuff you’ll have an epic day and leave them biting. Lots of time spent but can be very rewarding. I actually tell myself that I’m “scouting” most of the time on each trip during the winter so I allow myself to blame it on that;)