July/August 2018
If you want BIG red fish, then July/August is the time for you to come to Venice, LA. In July/August, the big red fish, or bull reds as we call them, get in big schools and feed on the massive amount of bait fish that is found along our coast during these Summer months. It … Continue reading “July/August 2018”
April/May/June 2018
April/May/June is the start of our Spring fishing season for redfish and speckled trout here in Venice, La. Temperatures can still be cool, but the cold fronts are getting less and less frequent and each day the average temperature jumps up a little bit. Jackets for the morning boat ride give way to shorts on … Continue reading “April/May/June 2018”
December 2017
Like November, December here in Louisiana can be really nice when it comes to spending a day on the water. The cooler temperatures allow us to fish through the mid-day sun without even breaking a sweat and it also makes the fish more likely to be on the feed later in the day than they … Continue reading “December 2017”
November 2017
November is a great time to be fishing here in Louisiana. The weather is typically some of the nicest of the year making it a great time to be out on the water. No matter if you like spin fishing or sight fishing with the fly rod, November fishing in Venice, La came be an … Continue reading “November 2017”
October 19-21, 2017 – Louisiana Fishing Trip
John Betchel and his friend came down to catch some Louisiana Bull Redfish. It was their first trip down to Plaquemines Parish and thankfully, the redfish did not disappoint. The guys were able to boat lots of big redfish and even got to experience the chaos of double hook-ups on more than one occasion. Come … Continue reading “October 19-21, 2017 – Louisiana Fishing Trip”
October 16-18, 2017 – Louisiana Fishing Trip
Chris Pandolfi brought his dad down for a tw0-day Louisiana Fly Fishing trip for redfish. Some of you may know Chris as a musician/member of The Infamous Stringdusters, but I’m here to tell you that his prowess with a fly rod is on par with his musical talents. Unfortunately for us, the conditions were definitely … Continue reading “October 16-18, 2017 – Louisiana Fishing Trip”
October 5-6, 2017 – Louisiana Fishing Trip
We had Neill O’Connell and his friends down for a Louisiana Fishing trip the last couple of days. We always do a little combination of spin fishing and fly fishing with this crew, and this year the spin fishing was definitely better than the fly fishing. Clouds and high winds made the fly fishing tough, … Continue reading “October 5-6, 2017 – Louisiana Fishing Trip”
September 2017- Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
September can be a great month for a Louisiana fishing trip or fly fishing trip. Big Louisiana redfish are plentiful this time of year, and the weather is typically nice. September is also a good time to get in combination Teal shoot/fishing trip. Our Teal season is typically in mid-September, thus allowing some of the … Continue reading “September 2017- Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
Summer Sights
Its’ not only about the fishing when you come fishing with us on a Louisiana fishing trip. Sure, you come for the fishing, but the beauty of the Louisiana marshes can not be described in text. Call us today and come see the natural beauty that is Southeast Louisiana.
August 19-21, Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
The last 3 days I had Richard Mel down from Chicago to do some Louisiana fishing for big Bull Redfish. This was his first time down to fish with me and his goal was to catch some big redfish on topwater lures. The weather was in our favor and the fish did not disappoint. … Continue reading “August 19-21, Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
August 17-18, Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
And so it continues. We are still catching lots of big Louisiana Bull Redfish on most of our trips. The last two days I fished a 2 boat Louisiana Fishing Trip with my good friend Capt. Bobby Warren. These guys wanted big redfish, and they got big redfish. Give us a call at 504-382-2711 to … Continue reading “August 17-18, Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
August 13-15, 2017 Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
The last several days I had Mike Roth down from Pennsylvania for some Louisiana Fly Fishing. Mike has been fly fishing with me for years, but never for the big Bull Redfish during the Summer. Fortunately, the weather was cooperative and he got to see just how good Summer fishing can be. Mike caught numerous … Continue reading “August 13-15, 2017 Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
August 11-12, 2017 Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
Today’s Louisiana Redfish Fishing trip consisted of Harvey Zimmerman and crew. The target was big Louisiana Bull Redfish, and they did not disappoint. It was their first time to Venice, Louisiana, but it wont be their last. If you have never experienced a Louisiana Fishing trip for big Louisiana Bull Redfish, do yourself a favor … Continue reading “August 11-12, 2017 Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
April 2017 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
Louisiana redfish fishing continues to heat up during April. All of our Louisiana Redfish Fishing Guides are having great days on the water. Give us a call at 504-382-2711 and book your Louisiana Fishing Trip today.
March 2017 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
If you want to catch a redfish fly fishing in Louisiana, March can be a great time. March is a transitional time here in Southeast Louisiana. The weather starts to warm and for the angler lucky enough to be here when the fish come out of their Winter haunts, the fishing can be fantastic. … Continue reading “March 2017 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
January-February 2017 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
Not everyone thinks about Louisiana redfish fishing during the cold months of January and February, but the truth is, these can be some of our most productive days on the Louisiana marsh when the conditions are right. The key to having a productive trip is to have a guide with local knowledge of the fishery. … Continue reading “January-February 2017 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
December 31, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
Its been a cold December, but that has not stopped us from putting clients on fish on our Louisiana Fishing and fly fishing trips. On December 30-31, I had Ciara Huntington and her dad down to do a little fly fishing and duck hunting combination trip. Unfortunately, we had a strong cold front move into … Continue reading “December 31, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
December 18, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
Just finished up a 2 day of Louisiana Fly Fishing trip with my friend and client David Bates. Day 1 was as epic bite on 8-10 pound Louisiana redfish in the Louisiana marsh, countless numbers of redfish taking the fly. it never gets old seeing fish in crystal clear skinny water pounce on a fly … Continue reading “December 18, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
December 13, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
We had John Irwin and his crew down for a few days of Louisiana Redfish fly fishing. I had a tough go of it and just could not seem to be in the right place at the right time, fortunately Captains Bobby and Eddie took up my slack and had some very good fish brought … Continue reading “December 13, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
November 3, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
This is what it’s all about. Halloween Monday I had Chase Isaminger who brought down his 7 year old son Evan for his first Louisiana Fishing Trip for big Louisiana Redfish. Evan went from beginner to advanced in only a few short hours and when I watched him hold on to the rod all by … Continue reading “November 3, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
November 1, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
It’s still unseasonably warm, but we are still having lots of fun on our Louisiana Fishing Trips with plenty of big Louisiana Redfish and even a few Louisiana Speckled Trout being taken each day. Do to a medical issue, I, personally, have an opening on November 10, 11, 12, 13. If you want any of … Continue reading “November 1, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
October 17-22, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
Had some good Louisiana Fly Fishing Trips for Louisiana Redfish this week. The weather continues to be unseasonably warm and the fish are somewhat stuck in their late Summer patterns, but we continue to make it happen. On good days we are getting 30-40 legitimate shots at fish, on slower days we get less than … Continue reading “October 17-22, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
October 3-4, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
Monday-Tuesday, I had a 2 day Louisiana Fly Fishing Trip for redfish. The winds were up and the water was a bit off-colored, but my guys managed to put several nice redfish in the boat each day. When the weather is stacked against you while fishing, it is smart to slow down and a take … Continue reading “October 3-4, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
September 29-30, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
A few days ago I had Randolph st. John and Jimmy Davis on a Louisiana fly fishing trip for redfish. I was actually only open to fish them the last day of a three-day trip, but luckily for me, and for them, that was the day that all hell broke loose. We had huge schools … Continue reading “September 29-30, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
September 23-24, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
I had Brian Humphrey and his son Hall down for a Louisiana Fly Fishing Trip for redfish a few days back. The weather was beautiful and the fish were doing their thing. It’s always exciting to look up ahead of the boat in the early morning hours and see a small group of 5-10 reds … Continue reading “September 23-24, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
September 19-20, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
Gary Mintz came down from Colorado for a Louisiana Fly Fishing Trip for redfish. The fishing was as expected for late summer, with the best bite coming early in the morning before the heat made the fish go deep. Gary caught 10-15 fish each day with most falling victim to a Capt. Rich Waldner spoon … Continue reading “September 19-20, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
September 3-4, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
Saturday and Sunday I had Ryan Wolcott, his dad Paul and friend Bill down to do some Louisiana Redfishing. The big Louisiana Redfish had been getting a little break with tropical storm Hermine making the seas a little rough in some areas, but by Saturday, the seas had settled out nice and we had our … Continue reading “September 3-4, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
September 1-2, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
Yesterday I finished up a 3 day Louisiana Fly Fishing Trip with Lee Parris. On day 2 we had more high winds from Tropical Storm Hermine, but fortunately we were able to get into a nice mess of fish late in the day. Yesterday was a lot better with lower winds and clear skies, and … Continue reading “September 1-2, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
August 23-24, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
Tuesday and Wednesday I took some customers out Louisiana Redfishing for my good friend Capt. Ross Barkhurst. On day 1 we tried to start off fishing keeper sized redfish, but just could not get on a good bite. We caught a few, but it was reel slow. Thankfully, the big bull redfish were around like … Continue reading “August 23-24, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
August 19, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
This past Friday I had Jason Edwards and his friend Jason Bronner on the boat with me for a Louisiana Redfishing trip. Didn’t spend much time taking pictures. The action was just way to fast to pause and take pictures! Needless to say, the guys got their fill of big Louisiana Redfish. I still have … Continue reading “August 19, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
August 18, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
Carolyn Hide, along with her nephew David, and friend Arnie came down from Austin to do a little Louisiana Redfishing. Carolyn and David have been down before, but it was Arnie’s first time. Carolyn had told him how good our fishing for big Louisiana Redfish was, and thankfully the fish did not disappoint. My crew … Continue reading “August 18, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
August 14-16, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
Had my long time customers Johnny and Tom Caskey down for a 3 day Louisiana Redfishing trip. These guys were supposed to fish last Thursday through Sunday, but obviously the weather did not cooperate. Luckily I was able to move them back to fish Sunday through Tuesday. It was a good move. Look at the … Continue reading “August 14-16, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
August 5-6, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
On August 5-6 I had Barry Austin down for a Louisiana Fly Fishing Trip for redfish . Barry has been fly fishing with me for years, but this is the first time he has come down during the summer to try his luck. We had thunderstorms around each day, but were lucky enough to … Continue reading “August 5-6, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
July 30-31, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report
Back on July 30-31, I had the Derek and Mason Holmes back again on a Louisiana Fishing trip to do some Louisiana Redfishing, and this time Mason brought along his good friend and teammate Barrett Buck to join in on the fun. Barrett had never fished with me before, and it didn’t take long … Continue reading “July 30-31, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report”
July 29, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Reports
Went on vacation with the family in mid-July, but when I got back it was right back to work and chasing those big Louisiana Redfish that we have down here by the thousands. Fishing with me on July 28-29, was David Bates and his friend since childhood, Dr. Mark. David fishes with me several … Continue reading “July 29, 2016 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Reports”
September 2, 2015 – Louisiana Fishing Reports
Last #Wednesday, I had Brian and Jason Edwards and Don Stearns (Sam) down in Venice with me for a Louisiana Fishing trip. My plan was to go chase the big bull #redfish while the tide was still rising and then look for some keepers once the tide turned around and started falling. It didn’t take … Continue reading “September 2, 2015 – Louisiana Fishing Reports”
August 28, 2015 – Louisiana Fishing Reports
It’s that time of year again. We like to call it the “Running of the Bulls”. If you’ve never had the opportunity to catch big bull #redfishon light tackle and artificial lure, you need to give us a call and book your Louisiana Fishing Trip today. You don’t know how fun it is until you … Continue reading “August 28, 2015 – Louisiana Fishing Reports”
August 20, 2015 – Louisiana Fishing Reports
Last Friday-Saturday I had Mr. Tom Price and his son John down with me in Venice for a Louisiana Fishing Trip. When I spoke to Mr. Tom on Thursday afternoon, I asked him what their expectations were for the fishing trip and he said all they wanted to do was relax and catch a few. … Continue reading “August 20, 2015 – Louisiana Fishing Reports”
2014-2015 Louisiana Fishing Reports
August 16, 2015 – Louisiana Fishing Trip Report This past week I had Mr. Bob and Mrs. Jane Sturzaker come all the way from Australia for a Louisiana Fishing and Fly Fishing Trip. On the first 2 days we stayed in the interior marsh in my flats skiff and concentrated on sight fishing redfish on the fly … Continue reading “2014-2015 Louisiana Fishing Reports”
