Redfish

If you're targeting Redfish around Marco Island, Florida, you're in for a treat. The maze of mangrove islands, shallow flats, and brackish estuaries provide prime habitat. Focus your efforts on areas where you see mullet schools, as Redfish often shadow them. Spring and fall are particularly productive as the water temperatures are moderate and the Redfish are actively feeding before or after the summer heat. A key tip is to use polarized sunglasses to spot tailing Redfish on the flats during low tide. Access the backwaters via the Goodland Boat Park, but be mindful of shallow drafts and oyster beds. Remember to adjust your lure presentation based on the current; a slow-moving soft plastic bait can be deadly in slack tides, while a spoon or topwater can entice strikes in faster currents. The Redfish here are known for their aggressive strikes, so be ready for a fight!