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Capt. Moore Better · 11-15-2007, 10:29 AM

Tide is very important to the extent that there must be <U>some </U>water movement. If you want to catch the bulls in the gulf, then an outgoing tide will work best, preferably in the morning. Take some binoculars with you, and scower the water for bird activity. Pelicans and large gulls are your best sign of fish, as they will usually target the menhaden, same as bull reds. when you get around the birds keep an eye on the bottom machine, it should light up with bait and fish. As for baits, I use a 2oz bucktail jig or a large bunker colored storm to cast at the birds, or to drop on the bait that my bottom machine is marking. If you keep your eyes open, it is almost for sure that you will see reds destroying the top throughout the day, so have a hefty top water bait ready to throw when this happens. I generally start my search to the west of the pass and as far as the Ala. line, or the Eaden condos. Dont be afraid to burn the gas, because most of my best fishing is as far as the beginning of Johnsons beach and further to the west. Again, birds are the best way to locate feeding fish, and sometimes you cant see them without the binoculars, or at least I cant. When chasing the birds, you are more than likely to be with several other boats, so be courteous and dont crash through the middle of the bird activity. The fish move fast so be prepared to run and gun through out the day and be prepared to cast to the birds immediately upon arriving to the scene. When casting the jigs or storms, make damn sure that you let your bait sink to the bottom, 95% of the time it Will Not make it.

You can also find lots of fish in the bay or the turning basin when the tide is coming in, again locate your birds and go to them. You must learn how to recognize the bait and fish on your bottom machine, then drop your jigs or Storms TO THE BOTTOM. Reds will produce plenty of topwater activity in the bay as well, keep your eyes open for surface activity. Work the areas of the bay that lie between the channel coming from Escambia Bay and The chanell coming from Santa Rosa sound and to the East of where the two come to a point, or look for birds.

11-15-2007, 10:29 AM	#8
Capt. Moore Better Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pace, Fl. Posts: 14	RE: Bull Redfish tactics Tide is very important to the extent that there must be <U>some </U>water movement. If you want to catch the bulls in the gulf, then an outgoing tide will work best, preferably in the morning. Take some binoculars with you, and scower the water for bird activity. Pelicans and large gulls are your best sign of fish, as they will usually target the menhaden, same as bull reds. when you get around the birds keep an eye on the bottom machine, it should light up with bait and fish. As for baits, I use a 2oz bucktail jig or a large bunker colored storm to cast at the birds, or to drop on the bait that my bottom machine is marking. If you keep your eyes open, it is almost for sure that you will see reds destroying the top throughout the day, so have a hefty top water bait ready to throw when this happens. I generally start my search to the west of the pass and as far as the Ala. line, or the Eaden condos. Dont be afraid to burn the gas, because most of my best fishing is as far as the beginning of Johnsons beach and further to the west. Again, birds are the best way to locate feeding fish, and sometimes you cant see them without the binoculars, or at least I cant. When chasing the birds, you are more than likely to be with several other boats, so be courteous and dont crash through the middle of the bird activity. The fish move fast so be prepared to run and gun through out the day and be prepared to cast to the birds immediately upon arriving to the scene. When casting the jigs or storms, make damn sure that you let your bait sink to the bottom, 95% of the time it Will Not make it. You can also find lots of fish in the bay or the turning basin when the tide is coming in, again locate your birds and go to them. You must learn how to recognize the bait and fish on your bottom machine, then drop your jigs or Storms TO THE BOTTOM. Reds will produce plenty of topwater activity in the bay as well, keep your eyes open for surface activity. Work the areas of the bay that lie between the channel coming from Escambia Bay and The chanell coming from Santa Rosa sound and to the East of where the two come to a point, or look for birds.