How to Make Redfish Lures

Redfish are caught on a variety of lure types but the jig is the most versatile and easiest to make. The jig is ideal for Redfish because it swims with a bouncing motion like shrimp and wounded baitfish. The jig also works well with a slow, vertical retrieve and is a top choice for fishing shallow redfish flats. The jig penetrates the water quickly and with little disturbance. The lack of commotion is ideal for shallow water.

Things You'll Need

  • Fly tying vise
  • Bobbin
  • 3/0 thread
  • Jig hook
  • Bucktail
  • Instant glue
  • Scissors
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the bend of the hook in the vise and clamp the jaws tight. Place the thread on the bobbin with each bobbin arm against one side of the thread spool. Feed the end of the thread through the bobbin tube.

    • 2

      Wrap the thread at the base of the jig head. Make ten wraps, overlapping each wrap to prevent the thread from slipping.

    • 3

      Cut a clump of bucktail roughly the diameter of your smallest finger. Hold the hair against the hook and adjust the length until the hair is two times the length of the hook. Cut the base of the hair to match the measurement.

    • 4

      Hold the base of the hair on the thread and make two soft wraps to gather and control the hair. Apply pressure with your fingers to spread the hair around the circumference of the hook. Make 10 additional tight thread wraps to secure the evenly distributed bucktail.

    • 5

      Spread a thin coating of instant glue around the thread. Wait for the glue to set and cut the thread off the hook.