Now that is a redfish

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I'm in Texas and most of the states along the gulf share the same basic laws. We have slot and bag limits rather than closures. The only closure I can think of is a Red Snapper season and tags for Tarpon...but you really don't keep Tarpon anyway except for trophys and world/state records.

Plus we don't have to wear our fishing licenses!

Originally Posted by bajadog

Redfish = red drum?

Good eats?

They're good below a certain length. I generally prefer to keep fish that are at the lower end of the slot (20-28"). You get a tag to keep 1 red over 28" with your license, but once they get too big they're really fatty and have alot of grissel or something... Not sure what it is exactly, but it definately takes away from the taste.

A 26" Redfish grilled on the half-shell is extremely hard to beat!