Redfish - Best Live Bait with William Toney

Redfish Live Bait Options by Region

The options for redfish live bait vary by region. However, within each region, there are specific baits that are highly effective for catching reds. As you traverse the Gulf coast from Texas, around Florida, and up to the Carolinas, the ocean environment and bait fish change.

In this In The Spread fishing video, our focus is on the area north of Tampa up to St. Marks in the panhandle. The inshore fishing, especially redfish fishing, along this Gulf coast stretch is incredibly productive. Most of the fishing happens around mangroves and outside keys. A notable fisherman we've collaborated with is Capt. William Toney of Homosassa Inshore Fishing.

We've filmed numerous redfish videos with William. His approach simplifies the art of catching redfish. His teaching style instills confidence. By adopting his tactics and techniques, you'll feel empowered on the water. Redfish live bait fishing is arguably the most effective method. Redfish find it hard to resist a tempting live bait. This video will delve into the best live baits, how to obtain them, and the optimal live bait rig for redfish.

• Best Bait for the Region: Live pinfish, live shrimp, and live mud minnows.
• Procuring Bait: Learn to catch bait using traps, hook, and line. We also discuss buying bait and highlight a local supplier.
• Pro Tip: Catch bait where you fish. It ensures you're using what redfish are naturally eating.
• Focus: While threadfin herring and cigar minnows are popular in other areas, this video emphasizes pinfish, shrimp, and mud minnows, especially pinfish.
• Rigging: Detailed insights into creating the perfect live bait rig for redfish using each of the three baits.