Mathers bridge redfish

We are seeing some BIG redfish being caught at Mathers Bridge. If you soak either a large piece of cut bait or a live pinfish or croaker, chances are you are in for quite a fight. Beef up your tackle because you want to land these big breeders quickly. Avoid tiring them out with a long, drawn out fight, to give them the best chance to swim off, happily and healthily. I would recommend a 7 foot medium heavy to heavy spinning combo with a 5000 series reel with 30lb. braid. If you need the gear, come by the shop at Man Overboard Bait & Tackle. We’ll get you set and ready to go tangle with one of these bucket list fish!

The canals around Satellite Beach are also holding some nice reds, sheepshead, trout and tarpon, along with a few small snook. The weather should be good for the majority of the week so don’t overlook the surf, either. We know it’s been blowing, but there were some nice fish coming out of the surf before the wind really picked up. I’d expect that bite to pick back up right where it left off.