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Redfish — Inshore Artificial
The classic redfish rig for throwing paddletails and gold spoons on the flats.
Inshore BoatSaltwaterBeginner-friendly
- Rod
- 7'0"–7'6" Medium-heavy, Fast spinning
- Reel
- 3000–4000 sealed spinning
- Main line
- 15–20 lb braid
- Leader
- 20–30 lb fluorocarbon (30–40 lb near oysters/docks)
- Hook
- 1/4 oz jig head or 3/0 weedless worm hook
- Rig
- Jig head + paddletail, weedless soft plastic, or gold spoon
- Lure / bait
- 3–4" paddletail, jerk shad, gold weedless spoon
- Knot
- FG to leader; loop knot to the lure
Why this setup works
Medium-heavy power turns bull reds out of structure while the fluoro leader stays invisible on clear flats.
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