Catching Red Drum on the Texas Coast An Amateur’s Perspective EDTC560 Gary Crane May 28, 2005

FISHING FROM a boat Allows one to cast toward the shore Allows one to cast toward the shore Breaks fewer lines Breaks fewer lines Gets out to deeper water Gets out to deeper water Allows angler to cover more water Allows angler to cover more water

Fishing from the shore Wade fishing is an effective technique Wade fishing is an effective technique Piers offer the fisherman on foot an ability to get out from the shore Piers offer the fisherman on foot an ability to get out from the shore Jetties are more difficult to fish as rocks are slippery and lines are easily snagged Jetties are more difficult to fish as rocks are slippery and lines are easily snagged

Fishing from a kayak Easy to transport Shallow water access Lightweight No motor/fuel Very affordable Easy to maintain Wildlife (fish, dolphins, birds) are not frightened away

Supplies for the Angler Tackle Heavy-duty saltwater rod Heavy-duty saltwater rod Ball-bearing reel Ball-bearing reel Leaders Leaders Stainless steel hooks Stainless steel hooks 12 # test line 12 # test lineBait Live/dead shrimp Live/dead shrimp Mullet Mullet Artificial lures Artificial lures Fish bites Fish bites Cut bait Cut bait

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