Best bait and lures for red drum

Preferred bait

Floating a live shrimp under a popping cork is a good way to fish for redfish. They also chase crabs, mullet & pinfish and killifish (mud minnows).

Preferred lures

Casting soft-bodied jigs & spoons and even top-water plugs will catch the attention of these powerful estuarine musicians.

Techniques

One of florida’s most popular sport fish and the state’s most widespread estuarine fish. Floating a live shrimp under a popping cork is a good way to fish for redfish. They also chase crabs, mullet, pinfish and killifish (mud minnows). Casting soft-bodied jigs & spoons and even top-water plugs will catch the attention of these powerful estuarine musicians. Redfish make great table fare.

Sources

Fish guide

Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.