Most saltwater gamefish, redfish included, eat some combination of smaller fish, shrimp, and crabs. In my 40 years of fly fishing for redfish, 25 of them as a fly-fishing guide, my taste in flies has evolved. But not as much as you might think!
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Most saltwater gamefish, redfish included, eat some combination of smaller fish, shrimp, and crabs. In my 40 years of fly fishing for redfish, 25 of them as a fly-fishing guide, my taste in flies has evolved. But not as much as you might think!
Conventional wisdom says, “Use an eight-weight outfit for saltwater, including redfish.” Back when I was guiding, when I got calls about redfish charters from people who I didn’t know, and they asked me about tackle, that’s what I told them.
I have fished the Petersburg, Alaska area for salmon and halibut for 20 years, relying on Island Point Lodge for housing, meals, and gear. A week’s stay at the lodge including boat, tackle, bait, gas, and great hospitality was about $2500.
An Alaskan fishing trip can be the adventure of a lifetime and an experience you will never forget. “You never go all the way back” is a popular Alaskan expression, and you will want to repeat and share this unparalleled excitement with friends and family.
When temperatures plunge or the weather turns rotten, most anglers wait for better times. However, the best anglers learn to fish in all conditions. “Tournament anglers don’t have the option of fishing or not fishing,” explained Shaw Grigsby, a professional bass angler from Florida.