Popping Cork with a Gulp Shrimp

Does anyone use a popping cork with a artificial gulp shrimp on the east coast of Florida? I've looked at many sites and they don't actually say when and where to use the deadly combo. I think taking the DOA off and using a Gulp Shrimp would be an improvement, but tell me what you think.

How to rig a DOA Cal shad

Here is a short video on how to rig a DOA cal shad. 

Awesome fisher

He makes it look so easy!

Going out to scout for some redfish

Got  out this morning scouting for some redfish. Found a school up on the flat but they did not want to bite the artificial. Going to go back out and get some live bait and see if they like that a little better. Will keep you updated. Fish looked to be in the lower slot size fish. Just good being able to locate the fish!

Redfish and Trout tournament Saturday

Fished a Redfish and Trout Tournament right close to our home this past Saturday. Fishing against most of the better fishermen in out area. Started off with the wind blowing about 15 knots before sunrise with a light shower and got worse though the day getting poured on a couple times and 30 knot gusts during storms. The lagoon was cloudy from the churning all day long. 
We didn't catch anything to speak of, and only about half of the boats weighed in. Which eases some of the pain, but am still very disappointed in our performance. Well we will give it another try next month. Thinking of going out and wading if the water cleans up Tuesday or Wednesday. Feel free to leave a message or pictures interested in seeing what you are catching. Till next time "Tight Lines"