Redfish fly fishing charters in Charlotte Harbor, Tampa Bay and Sarasota The noble redfish is a brute who lives, schools and eats on the vast saltwater plain known as the "flats." From Terra Ceia Bay at the bottomof Tampa Bay to scenic Sarasota Bay and the unspoiled flats of Charlotte Harbor, this is redfish country.Often exceeding 30 inches, the redfish of these west coast flats are never more intriguing than when they are schooled and tailing. Few sights in angling are as exciting as quietly moving in on a sea of redfish tails, wagging above the surface as they grub along the bottom in search of food. All that's needed is a couple of deep breaths and a calming word or two from your captain and you are prepared to make the cast. Keep a low profile with your body and rod and you will deliver a fly quietly and unseen. With a little luck, from the water will rise as a big red races to your fly. In a massive swirl your bug is gone and the sound of your pounding heart is quickly replaced by the scream of a fly reel on fire. This is redfish fly fishing in Florida.