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  • Popping Cork Rigs for Redfish

    2019, Popping Cork Rigs for Redfish

    We always strive to put the very best fishermen in front of you, so you receive the upper echelon of fishing knowledge. That is why, for you inshore fishing anglers, we work with Capt. William Toney so much. He is as knowledgeable as they come. His depth of knowledge and experience fishing Florida's Nature coast runs back 4 generations. He knows how to target redfish all year. So, when it comes to fishing a redfish popping cork rig, William is definitely a fishermen to learn from. Free lining live shrimp under a cork rig for red fish, or many inshore fishing species, is super productive. For days where the wind is up, the tides are heavy or a combination thereof, using a cork rig can mean the difference between catch and not. There are a lot of different types of corks, but for this fishing video, William will be using a popping cork rig for redfish. Learn how to rig a popping cork for redfish and how to effectively fish it. A redfish popping cork rig allows you to control your drift across or next to the area where the red drum will hold. It enables you to manage the speed, position and depth of your presentation. You will know if you are in the strike zone and be able to see the visual result of a redfish striking your bait. Get the lowdown on various hooks you can use and why a weighted jig head is best suited for the type of fishing William is doing in this fishing video. When you have wind and/or lots of water movement, your bait can start to ski behind your cork rig. You really want to keep that bait down below the cork and a jig can help you do that. Now, what baits work with a redfish popping cork rig? Shrimp, cut mullet, cut pinfish or live pinfish are great options. William will be using shrimp and he will explain why this bait is working best. He spends over 300 days a year on the water, so he has a complete understanding of what the fish are feeding on and why. Learn how to hook live shrimp and how to keep shrimp alive without a live well. You will also learn how you hook shrimp can help with casting baits. For Capt. William Toney, the all important element that must be understood is the tides. The more you know about the movement of water and how fish react accordingly, the more fish you are going to catch. William goes into great detail about how he works the tide. The redfish move into certain areas with the water. Setting up on those areas and knowing when to move is critical to your catching. Add what Capt. Toney shares in this fishing video to your fishing arsenal and be prepared for those days when fishing with a popping cork rig for redfish is the only way to get tight. Our goal is the provide you with the tools necessary to be a smarter angler. Learn from the best and get out on the water to practice the fishing tips and techniques William has for you. You will be happier for it.

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