The Bull Red Run

Every fall, mature bull redfish stack up on Texas Gulf beaches and near the passes to spawn. Most anglers know the run exists. Almost nobody knows the full story behind it.In this episode we cover the complete life cycle of the red drum — from larvae drifting into Texas bays on tidal currents, to juvenile slot fish on the grass flats, to mature bulls that leave the bays permanently and only return to reproduce. We break down what is actually happening during the fall run, the staggering egg numbers behind it, and where to be on the Texas coast when it peaks.We also cover the conservation comeback that made all of this possible — because 40 years ago, red drum had nearly disappeared from Texas bays entirely. The slot limit, the game fish designation, fingerlings stocked every year — none of that is an accident. It is the architecture of one of the greatest fishery recoveries in state history.Find the full conversation and connect with serious Texas hunters and anglers inside the Texas Fish and Game Network.Website: https://www.texasfishandgamenetwork.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasfishgamenetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TexasFishGameNetwork/Get Outdoors and Find Your Peace