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