Redfin Perch Impoundment

Target Species

Fishing Tips

1. 1

   Locate redfin with your sounder by looking for dense balls of baitfish (often yellowtail scad) suspended over submerged timber or rocky points — redfin school tightly beneath the bait cloud.

2. 2

   Drop a Tassie Devil lure, small blade vibe, or 2–3 inch paddle-tail plastic to the exact depth of the school and use a steady wind retrieve with no pauses — redfin are aggressive biters that respond to constant movement.

3. 3

   In cold water (winter and early spring), redfin slow down and hold deeper; slow down your retrieve and allow the lure to sink fully between retrieves for two to three seconds before winding again.

4. 4

   Redfin are a schooling species — when you catch one, cast immediately back to the same spot. The school typically stays put through multiple casts and you can catch a dozen fish from the same position.

5. 5

   Use a light spinning outfit (2–4 kg rod, 2000–2500 reel, 6–8 lb braid) for maximum fun — redfin are not large but on appropriately scaled tackle they fight spiritedly and their aggressive double-hook takes are addictive.

Gear Setup