In a perfect world, all red drum would be ravenous fools hellbent to strike any lure or bait tossed their way. But fishing pressure, clear water, shallow water and adverse weather conditions can make locating and triggering strikes from reds as difficult as anything in fishing. Here's how top anglers and guides turn tough conditions into consistent strikes from big, finicky red drum. Cool-Front CureFairhope, Alabama, guide Kevin Olmstead says cool-front redfishing can be challenging for anglers used to catching aggressive drum in ideal conditions. When a drop in temperature or unstable weather put reds off their feed, Olmstead recommends slowing lure retrieves and paying close attention to tackle details. He favors 116-ounce jig heads with 2- to 3-inch soft-plastic grubs for lethargic redfish. He likes to cast, allow the lure to hit ...![100-0610reds main]()
