By Joe Sheaffer
As we move out of Summer and into the Fall season, the redfish will start showing up in schools. They will start moving towards the bays and creeks and should be a liittle easier to find. There are many different techniques and lure presentations that can be successful in getting redfish to bite, but one lure that many go to during this time of year is a spoon. It seems every angler has a certain spoon, color, different ways to rig it, most effective ways to retrieve it, along with other strategies. Since I have been in Florida, I have been trying to learn how best to use this lure. I have figured out a few things that have helped me be successful. These are a few keys that have helped catching fish using a spoon. 1: I typically use a Gold Spoon, usually a ¼ -½ oz, depending on wind, current, and depth. I have used many different makes and models and have had success with each. 2: I usually tie the spoon to my leader with a loop knot and have had no issues with line twist. 3: I like to make long casts, this really makes a difference especially with schooling fish. 4: A simple steady retrieve has been most effective for me, it seems if I try to make the spoon do more with twitches or faster retrieves it isn’t as effective. 5: I don’t attach anything to the spoon and the only thing I add is a fish attractant like Procure. I’m not sure how much it helps but it doesn’t hurt. One last thing, I have caught many snook, trout and other species with this lure, so it can be an effective all-around presentation. The spoon is definitely a very effective lure and I would encourage you to give it a try anytime but especially during the fall when the redfish are schooled up. Good luck and keep casting!