Artificials are widely used for reds, with jigs, gold spoons and small plugs being the best. Careful with those multi-hooked plugs, though, since it's easy to get snagged in the oysters. Fly anglers in a mood for a fight will find a formidable foe in the redfish. Though they are not speed demons, they put up a strong, determined, head-shaking fight on light tackle. Reds don't waste their energy by jumping, preferring instead to slug it out below.
Flats fishing for reds, as does all sight-fishing, demands a good pair of sunglasses.
Not only do they cut down the glare and harmful UV rays, but you'll see fish you never would have otherwise. That's a look at the redfish, one of the great success stories of fisheries management policies. I ran a little long this time, but these fellas are one of my favorites. More redfish stories coming, I promise - stay online and keep checking back from time to time. Until then, get out and catch 'em, keep what you can use, release the rest and save some for me.