Redfish caught on light tackle in 1 foot-deep water is an experience you'll not soon forget. The redfish is west Florida's bonefish. It is a beautiful fish, usually bronze across the back with a least one black spot at the base of it's tail, and a blue border around the tail. It's tail is big and powerful, making the red one of the most determined fighters in the water. Redfish in the shallows will boil and explode the water, and make long runs. In deep water, they'll go straight down and dare you to pull them up. In shallow, grassy flats, it's hard to beat a gold spoon. Reds seem to love them. In deeper water, or on sandy bottom, other artificials and live baits can be used, but reds are most fun to catch in the backcountry shallow water where spoons, flies, or Texas rigged shrimp are the ticket. There's nothing more exciting than spotting a red tailing in just inches of water, presenting your bait with a well placed cast, and watching take. It combines the excitement of hunting and fishing into one great experience, not to mention they're excellent blackened.