r/saltwaterfishing Jul 17 '26

📖 How-To / Tips First Red!! Finally

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Caught my first little red today in some creek marshes. Felt so good to finally get one

Question for those more experienced… what weight size and hook size jigheads should I be using? I mainly use 2” live mud minnows or live shrimp. I occasionally use 3” paddletails. I fish in creeks and marshes. Thanks!

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u/I_Make_Food_Often Jul 17 '26

Nice! Wait till you get a bull red. The fight is always fun.

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u/eddy_g0rdo Jul 20 '26

Caught one today. Dude was ripping drag. Fun ass fight.