"Top 4" Redfish Flies

Fly fishing is about growth. Not just as an angler, but also as a person. It follows you along in your travels, and camps out with you when you decide to plant your roots. Every fish has its challenge and every fish has something new to teach you. So far, by chasing redfish on the fly I have learned countless lessons about life and how to measure success. These flies were the tools that helped me along the way.First up is a realistic, shrimp gurgler pattern that I developed for sight fishing spooky redfish in Central Florida. The name of this one is the Poppin' Flats Shrimp. This fly is not only fantastic on redfish, but works very well for snook and baby tarpon as well. 

Ok, another classic pattern I love chasing reds with is the "Go-To" Sparkle Shrimp. This pattern is in the color scheme I tend to fish most. This shrimp fly comes in two different color patterns on my online fly shop and is great as a search pattern or sight fishing. Over the years I have had some big gator trout slam this fly as well.View the "Go-To" Sparkle Shrimp pattern on our Online Fly Shop.So there they are guys. My top 4 fly patterns for fishing Central Florida redfish. If you have any comments or patterns to share please comment in the space below. Also remember to follow this blog and like Backwater Fly Fishing on Facebook.Tight lines,Capt. Jesse Males