1. the winter
   any season
2. the fall

The entire year is ideal for redfish fishing along the Atlantic Coast.

1. only rat reds
   bull reds and red drum
2. all of them

They are all redfish.

1. a large black spot
   a large red spot
2. a large black stripe

Redfish have a large black --not red! -- spot on the base of their tails.

1. 2-3 years old
   3-4 years old
2. 4-5 years old

They are in their third year, or between two and three years old.

1. both saltwater and freshwater
   freshwater
2. saltwater

They generally live in saltwater, although they can live in freshwater, too.

1. They are great locations in the spring time.
   They have annual redfish fishing events.
2. Their redfish population doubles every year.

They are all great fishing locations for redfish in the spring.

1. Laguna Beach
   Myrtle Beach
2. Virginia Beach

They head to Virginia Beach.

1. There is no need to go out in a boat to fish; you can do it all from the shore.
   You can catch some of the biggest redfish trophies there.
2. The largest variety of redfish congregate there.

You can catch some of the biggest redfish trophies there between April and May.

1. They die off.
   They move around.
2. They reproduce at different rates.

As the seasons change in Florida, the redfish move around to different locations.

1. TRUE
   It never had any redfish.
2. FALSE

This is false. In fact, Waccasassa Bay is a prime Florida location for redfish anglers.

1. because they find tasty minnows there
   because they are feeding on baitfish being pulled out by the tide
2. because the waters are purer there

They do so because they are feeding on baitfish being pulled out by the tide.

1. shallow waters
   deeper waters
2. distinct schools

They swim in deeper waters during the summer.

1. 24-27 inches (60-68 centimeters) long
   27-30 inches (68-76 centimeters) long
2. 30-35 inches (76-88 centimeters) long

They are 27-30 inches (68-76 centimeters) long.

1. bull redfish
   rat redfish
2. red drum

Bull redfish inhabit the barrier island shoals.

1. scare easily
   are harmless
2. are relatively lightweight

Despite their size, redfish scare easily, so you should turn off the trolling motor if you go out fishing in a boat.

1. Redfish change their color to a smoky gray.
   Large numbers of red drum are produced there.
2. Big bull reds are produced there.

At these locations, big bull reds are produced during the fall.

1. their jumping out of the water
   their tail fins
2. their shimmery scales

You can see their tail fins when they inhabit very shallow waters.

1. sea anemone
   plankton
2. baitfish and crustaceans

They feed on baitfish and crustaceans, especially at coves and jetties.

1. red 'uns
   puppy drums
2. baby reds

Young reds are called puppy drums.

1. fly fishing
   spear fishing
2. trawler fishing

Back Bay is great for fly fishing.