Ugly Stik GX2 7' Spinning Rod/Reel Combo Travel Kit
CombosBeginner-friendly travel spinning setup for all-around bank, pier, fresh, and light inshore use.
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First Cast species profile
Redear Sunfish
Lepomis microlophus
A bottom-feeding sunfish that roots around shell, vegetation, and quiet edges for snails, worms, and small invertebrates.
Bite estimate
Reading conditions for your fishing location…
Movement & conditions
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Movement modelling for Redear Sunfish is on the map and the conditions screen, which cover this species from its own habitat and seasonal profile. Open the map
Predicted zones combine environmental and historical fisheries data. They do not represent live fish locations.
Movement and migration guide
No movement profile is matched to Redear Sunfish yet — this searches the Field Guide by name.
Where to fish
Keep worms close to bottom around shell, grass edges, and quiet coves.
Shell bedsVegetation edgesPond banksQuiet covesBottom transitions
Regulation card
Check current TPWD rules before keeping fish.
Regulations: Check current TPWD rules before harvesting.
Source: TPWD Outdoor AnnualWhat to throw
Worms, Crickets, Small pieces of crawler and Small jigs, Tiny spinners, Micro grubs around Shell beds, Vegetation edges, Pond banks.
FreshwaterShell bedsVegetation edgesPond banksQuiet coves
Recommended setup
Ultralight or light spinning setup with 4-8 lb line and small hooks.
Ugly Stik GX2 6' Spinning Combo
CombosBeginner freshwater spinning combo for ponds, lakes, rivers, and bank fishing.
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Gear & Tackle BoxIllustration: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department