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Matagorda Texas Redfishing

Tackle spring redfish on Matagorda Bay.
  • Updated: April 12, 2013
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School’s Out: Seeing a large school of redfish pushing in shallow water is enough to stir the blood of any flats fisherman.
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Boatless: Wading is a favorite tactic in Texas and elsewhere — it’s effective, and it brings the angler much closer to the action.
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Baitcasting Country: Texas fishermen tend to opt for baitcasting tackle when chasing redfish, as opposed to spinning gear.
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Alan Kikuchi
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Artificials Rule: Whether it’s soft plastics or hard-bodied plugs, artificial lures work.
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Running with Bulls: It’s always possible to tie into a large bull redfish in Matagorda Bay.
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