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The Story of this Massive Redfish Caught in Corpus Christi Bay

One fish, one fight, and one unforgettable day on the bay

December 08, 2025

Some days you don’t have to catch a great number of fish to make the trip memorable. That’s how it turned out for my wife, Beth, and me last week in Corpus Christi Bay.

The Story of this Massive Redfish Caught in Corpus Christi Bay

We had a beautiful day to fish - low winds, clear bay waters and blue skies. Instead of fishing aquatic-grass on the flats, I decided to fish some old, defunct gas wells in Corpus Bay.

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Redfish are among the most popular gamefish in the American South, and anglers from the world flock to the Southeast U.S. each year for a chance to fight one of these prolific gamefish.

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Use these baits for catching redfish all year round. These are the top picks for redfish bait that will never let you down when you're fishing for that trophy drum.

The Big Catch

Here they are—your catches, your stories, your proud moments on the water.
Submitted by you, shared by us. From record-setting lunkers to the ones that got away (but you got the photo!), every fish tells a tale. Big or small, it’s not just about the catch—it’s about the memory, the company, and the thrill of the fight. Thanks for letting us be part of your fishing story.

Nice Redfish with a fly rod!

One helluva snapper! That’s good eatin’ for weeks!

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