Feeding patterns between Trout, Redfish and Flounder?

[ubermensch1324]

I'm just curious. Tried to google search the difference between each one but I'm not coming up with what I want.

For example - I know specks are surface feeders/sound feeders primarily (correct me if I'm wrong) and don't rely on smell of baits too much. Think I got this from trout support. I've also read in books that trout feed first and the redfish come to clean up the scraps after? I've been called on that being BS though from a couple anglers so not sure how accurate that is.

What types of other insights can you experienced and knowledgeable anglers shed on how Redfish, flounder and trout like to feed?

Thanks in advance!

[reeltime]

Look back in some of the stuff that the shallowist has posted i think he metion's some of this!

[FP10]

You are thinking way too hard. Just get out there and fish.

[Jerkyourcroaker]

You are thinking way too hard. Just get out there and fish.

x2: When you're sitting at your desk working, it's easy to overthink it. I've got redfish on the brain right now. I"m going fishing Saturday and I spent most of my ride in this morning debating what bait to rig my rod with!

Like FP10 says, let's stop thinking and get out there and fish!

[Milkjug]

I personally catch far more trout on tops than reds. Jigs catch me all of the above. That stuff with reds cleaning up the scraps after trout is more if you are lucky enough to catch a school. Most of the time you will not see that.

As for smell, reds will use it a lot (cutbait works well), but will also feed by sight. Trout and flounder hit more by sight. No fish will really take the time to smell a lure, since they have to hit a moving target fast. However, something that tastes good (eg: gulp) will probably get held onto longer instead of spit out.

[FP10]

Sonny answer your dang phone!!!!!!!!!!

[dPop]

I would not use the word primary in that assessment of your description of feeding patterns. Redfish and Trout are both ambush predators. If you think along those lines you will be much more successful. Sure redfish might come in to clean up sometimes but more often than not they will be trying to pick off the trout (EAT THEM) or run them off. Usually when both reds and trout are in an area they are feeding on the same things and the reds with tend to be the bullies. When it comes to trout I would say sound and sight come into play more than smell however sometimes that is different. Trout also feed in all of the water columns as do redfish. Both will feed on top just as both will eat sand worms, shrimp, and crabs out of the bottom. A lot of this stuff is easy to over think and its better to just go fishing and figure out the pattern for the day. Like I said they are both ambush predators, stick to that and all will be just fine.