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Compare the redfishing in coastal Louisiana to that in populated areas of southwest Florida, and you know that fishing and boating pressure have a huge impact on the catchability of redfish. Many are starting to blame tournament fishing, which guide Rob Modys of Fort Myers says has "turned redfish into a commodity." Of course the very conditions that Susan Cocking reports in her Miami Herald article -- super-clear water -- can add to the frustrations of fly fishers, who might be advised to look for off-color water if they want to find fish that will bite in Florida.
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Not so fast. The water is clear in the Upper Florida Keys, but the redfish aren't nearly as spooky. Plus, it's easy to tell when a redfish tournament has occurred - the change in redfish behavior is obvious.
Posted by: Aaron | November 19, 2007 7:50 AM