Redfish on the Fly Part 1

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Had a lot of requests for this. Hope you like it!

[@deaddriftanglingadrianliva2225]

great video man

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mikekuczynski1552]

I can tell this is going to be a good series , but isn’t that why god made guides to take us out and help guide us in our endeavors ? Cant wait for the next video :-)

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@markclark5429]

Subscribed and notifications on. Laguna Madre is right in my back yard. So, this style of fishing has always intrigued me

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Thanks for the sub! You are in one of the best places to catch a redfish on the fly.

[@markjacobson8461]

Great work doing this series Alvin,

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Thank you!

[@Sassylittletaco]

Looking forward to the series!

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@flyfisher66048]

Looking forward to this series.

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Thanks!

[@stephenhumber9763]

Good stuff, Alvin! Look forward to #2 and 3. "Loooots of casting for mullet..." That's funny right there! :)

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jimhines9553]

Great video, can’t wait for videos 2 and 3!

[@edpeter9411]

Very cool! Looking forward to parts 2 and 3!

[@philthy8150]

Love your videos man

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Thank you!

[@danawilliams2113]

Will you ever catch a redfish while fly fishing the surf? Thanks for video!

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

I have not done a lot of surf fishing, but there are redfish in the surf for sure.

[@vincesalazar7152]

I can’t wait to fish with you someday soon.

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Let me know!

[@randallhoradam6676]

Thanks for your time and effort. Look forward to your series and chasing some reds soon.

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Thank you for watching.

[@Swamp-Fox]

Looking forward to part 2!

[@CoolWhipp-hy1qu]

Redfish are very similar to the freshwater drum in the Great Lakes

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Yes they are, we have them in the rivers in Texas as well.

[@mikebbb30]

Any advice for redfish for someone without a boat?

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

I fished for years without a boat, then moved up to a kayak. Lots of no boat options out there.

[@nataliefletcher2470]

We’re going in a few days to the rockport area. Are there any guides who would who would show you what to do fishing without a boat and supply the equipment?

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

@@nataliefletcher2470 Not that I know of. Guides need to have as many options as possible to find fish for clients. Not having a boat limits the options.

[@SchwindOutdoors]

I'm looking forward to your next videos! I am just about to finish up a little skiff that I have been building. I can't wait to get on some Reds with it this fall.

[@paulrobertson9952]

Thanks Alvin. I live in Sugar Land. I have a kayak and have been wanting to get into some red fishing in a kayak. Look forward to your future videos.

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

I went to Dulles Hight School for a couple of years. Caught lots of redfish out a a kayak as well.

[@WhiteBuffalo032]

One of my favorites yet. Wow. Especially after getting home from the flats. Thank you sir!

[@TCampbell1990]

Can you cover water for redfish, if you can’t see them to sight fish?

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Yes, we do that sometimes with a popper.

[@FishingJunk]

So I fish Christmas bay alot, I wet wade because I don't have the money for a boat this year I've been getting into fly fishing alot and I've been trying to figure out reds but so far have been un secsesful, I've had luck with reds on normal gear out deep in the bay versus in the super shallow water, when I go shallow I never see any reds, for wet wading would you rather spend a day waste to chest deep blind casting or walking the shallows?

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

I like walking the shallow stuff, but sometimes you have to go where the fish are. 😀

[@1972waa]

Alvin, first saw you on TikTok now follow you on KZbin. I'm close to the coast a love to fish the Reds, but normally Bass fishing. Do you using the same Spinning reels for both?

[@simonemidy4259]

Alvin, I enjoy your fly fishing videos, truly. As an avid fly fisherman myself, your approach, delivery and knowledge of fly fishing the Gulf is greatly appreciated. I've tied some of your fly's and I'm looking forward to trying them out. I have yet to catch a Red Fish, i'm still learning the coastline here on the Texas coast. Looking forward to the next series of videos. Great work and thank you Alvin.

[@mcol24]

I am new to your KZbin channel so far I’m loving everything that I see. My question may been answered already if I knew more about you and your style. Do you ever fish redfish from kayaks or strictly from boats.

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

I have used kayaks in the past but it has been a while. Before that I just walked in to fish.

[@asaladri006]

Alvin, thanks for all the great information. Any tips on retrieval? My cast is getting much better but can’t seem to get the bite response.

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Most of the time it seems like faster is better, but the main thing is that they have to see the fly, so the closer you can get the fly the better.

[@donaldsmith6459]

Do you guide here in Texas

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Yes, central Texas and the Texas coast.

[@kristinjohnson5488]

Thanks for the video! I am in the Galveston area and wanting to get into red fish on the fly but do not have access to a boat. Is blind casting for Reds an option? ? Could you include info on finding Reds in less traditional waters (not marshy, harborside, bayous, etc.)?

[@rolfewilliams4890]

You should consider getting a kayak if you can, especially one that you can stand up and pole. This allows you to cover much more water and go in shallow, muddy areas where it's hard to wade. If you can stand up, you can spot fish much more easily. Lots of good areas around Galveston for kayaking.

[@flatswhisperer]

Alvin, looking forward to the redfish series videos. Would like to know your thoughts on leader design for reds. Also your preference for leader butt /fly line connection. Thanks.

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Most of my leaders are pretty basic. If I don't have factory tapered one I will just do a 3 section one. 40 to 60 lb but section around 4 feet then 30 or 40 lb mid section for 3 feet. Then a 12 to 20 pound tippet for 2 or 3 feet.

[@TonyTredway]

If you haven't already, I strongly suggest going on a redfish trip. Exciting stuff for sure.

[@dannymay4833]

What is the best overall weight rod to use and also do you always use floating line

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

If I had to pick 1 rod it would be an 8 weight. Most of the time a floating line is all you need.

[@TheSlounsBerry]

Oh man, great timing! Heading to the SC coast at the end of the month and just last night I was thinking I need to see if I can figure out this redfish thing before then! Super excited for this series!

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@michaele.8960]

Great videos. They have def helped my fishing skills. Question: is wade fishing for redfish practical on the Tx coast or is a boat required to site cast for them? Am wondering if a boat is needed to get a good visual of these fish and if muck/weeds/access makes wading along the central & south Texas coast very difficult.

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

I wade fished for years, then fished out of canoes and kayaks for years after that. A boat does allow you to cover a lot more water when looking for redfish, but you can find them on foot as well.

[@quentinwilliams63]

My question is, when looking for red what should i look for structure wise and where do reds usually like to Congragate?

[@coreytohme9861]

Where are you fishing for them currently? The dark marshy areas vs the clearer water sandy areas differ quite a bit. I can offer some suggestions for the marshy stuff, but I can't help as much with the sandy stuff. One thing that is consistent though, is bait. No matter where you are, you have to find the bait. No bait, no predator fish.

[@quentinwilliams63]

@@coreytohme9861 i been fishing in Delacroix, La and its marshy. Ive been seeing a lot of mullet and crabs but no reds. Maybe i went during the wrong time of day.

[@coreytohme9861]

@@quentinwilliams63 , I'm a LA boy myself. In that area, during spring and summer, focus on the ponds with the aquatic grass. The grass will help filter the water (giving better clarity) and gives bait and reds places to hide. If you are in a poling skiff you should be able to fish areas that 90% of the locals can't because their trolling motor can't get through the grass. I have seen reds floating in what I call potholes (an area the size of a vehicle or maybe smaller that is void of grass in the middle of a big grass mat) and along the edges of the grass. That area is popular to many redfishermen and gets pressured a lot. However, you should be able to find some reds around there. During fall and winter, I would venture out to some of the larger lakes and bays and target fish there. Fish near the shore line, but DO NOT be afraid to pole across the middle of a big flat. You would be surprised how many fish are cruising around the middle of a bay and not just along the shoreline. Let me know if you have any more questions. Look out for stingrays too. Reds and stingrays usually go hand in hand.

[@quentinwilliams63]

@@coreytohme9861 Nice! Thanks for the tips!

[@marcianosanchez517]

#ScaredLikeaMullet

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

😂

[@bradygage3339]

Alvin can't wait for the rest of this series. Have really enjoy your videos and flies. Have had success with your Popper and the Fat Baby. Love those guide flies. I am a kayak fisher and any tips there would be appreciated too. Member of East Texas Fly Fishers (Longview,TX) we have a great of fly fishermen and fish for all types of fish, fresh and salt water. Have never caught a Red on the fly hope to break that streak soon. Is there one time of the year when the Reds are in the shallows more often?

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Redfish can be caught in shallow water year round. If I had to pick one time of year it would be the fall.

[@bradygage3339]

@@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing Thanks

[@NormSpecial]

🐟❤️🧠☮️👍🏼

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

👍

[@diligentcnc]

We're going to Port O'Connor for a day to boat fish. Can we just wade out into the shallow water and fish for red fish? Anyone have any luck there?

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Port O'Connor is great.

[@SledorFish]

Looking forward these vids. I took a trip to Christmas Island a couple years ago and have been interested in more sight fishing opportunities ever since. Living in Washington state I am a steelheader at heart but they are not doing too well right now so I need to explore other fisheries. Redfish is high on my list of trips to make.

[@robertchaney6327]

👍

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Thanks for watching.

[@johnfletcher4728]

I do believe bud rowland still holds the record for largest saltwater trout in Texas? I don't think I have ever seen you target speckled trout though? I know you got some monster trout in Texas.

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

I was wondering about that record. Need to check in with Google. We don't see trout up shallow as often as redfish, but they are usually big ones. Hard to get the big ones to eat a small redfish fly.

[@charlieboutin3341]

Thanks Alvin! Really looking forward to these videos.👍 Still haven’t caught a Red on fly..yet. Only fished one day in the surf and Packery jetty last month. Hope to get back in a bay soon. I’ve been practicing on carp in the Pedernales and man they’re fun, even similar looking. Caught my biggest ever last week, over 20 lbs on my 4wt. Thought it was going to break my rod.😂 Many more 7-10 pounders and they even seem to run faster and harder, just not as long. Love the fight! Have a great and blessed week Alvin. 🎣

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

I've been thinking about doing some carp fishing,

[@wyattseckel1392]

Have you done any red fishing on the Florida gulf coast?

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

I have a few times, but it's been a while.

[@tikolamb2718]

Hey Alvin, would you please discuss which bait patterns are best for each season? (Ex: baitfish, shrimp, crabs, winter, spring, summer, fall). Thanks, I appreciate ya, have a good one

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Noted!

[@jerryreyna9198]

Great video Cap, and looking forward to seeing the rest of videos. I’m in the market for a good used technical polling skiff, but their really hard to find in Texas, most of them are listed in Florida, any suggestions? Love ur videos Cap. Very informative. 🙂🤘🏼

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

That's a tough one, microskiff.com is where everyone lists them for sale. I would check it daily and have the cash ready to buy.

[@atexan]

Topics/questions for upcoming videos: Recommend Fly rod weight and length for beginners? Conditions for sight casting that we should be weather reports for? Do fly colors really matter?