re: Need help picking a go-to redfish and trout rig.

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I typically use a drop shot rig for redfish, and a version of a Carolina rig for trout.

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I would swap these. Carolina rig keeps the bait closer to the bottom and is a horizontal presentation. Both of these qualities make it ideal for bottom feeding fish like reds and drum. Drop-shot keeps the bait off the bottom and is a vertical presentation which I find more effective on suspended schools of fish like specs.

Also try free-lining or split shotting.