Sightcasting to reds on fly has really turned on with some warmer days in Eastern Tampa Bay.  Redfish up to 28" have been working shorelines on rising tides in search of food.  A well place crab or shrimp pattern will get eaten just about every time.  Tide level is critical.  An incoming tide at a level between +0.5 and +1.5 will allow to easily see reds cruising and tailing.  Another critical element is finding lee shorelines.  Wednesday was a stellar day for sightcasting with some of the first real calm conditions of the Spring.  When the wind is up, finding lee shorelines with clear water will really help your chances to fly cast reds.  Among the patterns that did well this week were the Lantham's Crab, the TK Special, Dorsey's Kwan, and Borski's Fur Shrimp.  The key is to let the fly settle and make a very small strip when the fish approaches to mimic fleeing prey.  Floating lines on 6-8 weight fly tackle got it done with flies being connected to 12 pound tippets.