Essential Concepts: Live shrimp is the best all-around bait for red drum; small blue crab and fresh cut mullet are best for larger fish, surf, and stained water. Match the bait to local forage, water clarity, current, and depth for the most reliable results.
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Artificial Lures for Redfish: Must-Have Best Picks
Artificial lures for redfish work best when they match water clarity, depth, cover, and the fish’s forage. Paddle tails, flukes, spoons, and topwater plugs each have a clear use, and the most reliable results usually come from slow, deliberate presentations.
Essential Concepts
Match lure to conditions
Paddle tails, flukes, spoons, topwater
Slow retrieve, natural profile


