Everyone loves to catch a nice fish, but there is added excitement when you can see your fish and site cast your bait right to him. My 9 year old son and I recently did a bit of site fishing for redfish in the Louisiana marsh with my father and a friend who guides. This was my son's first site fishing trip and he could not have enjoyed it more.
When site fishing for reds, we would move slowly along the shoreline with the trolling motor staying about 30-40 feet from the bank. The redfish work along the bank in very shallow water. When you see one tailing (sticking his tail out of the water) or a big dark shadow moving slowly under the water, you cast your bait just out in front of him. Accuracy counts, but you don't want to cast too close or you will spook the fish. It is much better to cast farther out in front of the fish and reel it back to him. Live baits such as shrimp or finger mullet work great as do a variety of artificials, including spoons and soft baits rigged with a small 1/8 to 1/4 ounce lead head bounced on the bottom. The fish are usually hungy, and once they are hooked up - HOLD ON- because they blast off in the 1-2 foot deep water leaving nothing but mud trail and a singing drag behind them.
It's a real thrill to see and stalk your fish before you're actually hooked up for the fight. I highly recommend it for young and old alike.
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