Muddy Water Redfish - Fly Fishing, Gink and Gasoline, How to Fly Fish, Trout Fishing, Fly Tying

By A Mystery Man Writer

BY OWEN PLAIR WATER CLARITY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN SALTWATER FLY FISHING. No matter what fish you are targeting, simply being able to see the fish, and the fish being able to see your fly is key. Targeting fish on the flats in muddy water is a challenge, but there are ways to get past the dark side my friends! Many things can cause water to be muddy. Wind, rain, current, temperature, big schools of fish moving, and tides, especially when it comes to shallow water redfish flats. Targeting redfish, on mudflats with poor clarity, can still be productive. The fish are still feeding, they're shallow enough for you to see them push, and it's easy to get close enough for a simple cast. Seeing the fish in muddy water is the first step to having a productive day. You're not looking for the bodies of the fish but the push of water caused by fish moving or chasing bait. These pushes are shaped like a U and give away the direction the fish is moving, which will help you make the right presentation. You can also look for tails, backs, and other visual signs of redfish without having to see their whole bodies. The most important thing, when targeting redfish in muddy water