Fish skull capt dubiels popnfly forgotten coast fly company. Rather than being a large open water area, redfish bay is actually a complex of islands, grass flats and channels with the only deep water being on its. Flyfishing for redfish by chico fernandez books on. John kumiski do you want to consistently catch redfish with a fly rod. Redfish lures are our specialty here at buggs fishing. How to catch redfish on the fly with no visibility. This area is considered the redfish capital of the world because of the variety and abundance of fish ranging from the smaller 16. Fly fish rockport is texas premier saltwater fly fishing guide service for redfish near rockport, aransas pass, port aransas, port oconnor and corpus christi.
Whether youre just starting out or youre a seasoned angler, the redfish book is sure to improve your catches. Take a dip in the pool grab a cocktail and get cooled down for an afternoon of fishing for redfish and snook. Howto catch articles and videos, wheres the bite, regulations, and more. Redfish charter companylouisiana fishing charters redfish. Apr 10, 2019 redfish of all sizes inhabit brackish creeks, marshes, grass flats, mangroves, oyster beds, bridges, passes and beaches of the southeastern states.
Devin is the founder of louisiana fishing blog and enjoys exploring new fishing spots on louisianas coast. Fly fishing for redfish, black drum, and more or light tackle sight fishing for bull redfish and more can be done near new orleans, louisiana yearround. He has also been featured in many major sports fishing magazines and in several books. If youre willing to travel along the atlantic coast and to the gulf of mexico, you can experience great redfish adventures throughout the entire year. Apr 03, 2019 fishing for red drum isnt rocket science, but there are more than a few tricks you can use to increase your catch count, such as knowing the best destinations for catching redfish. Book the best louisiana fly fishing guides for redfish near new orleans. How to catch redfish, fishing for redfish sport fishing. A more prominent relative of the black drum, redfish are the most popular inshore and nearshore game in the us, abundant in gulf and atlantic waters. Red drum, popularly known as redfish, are floridas most widespread and prolific estuarine fish. You cant beat super strike for the best red fishing louisiana has to offer. I often hear, heath, i tried everything else in my tackle box and they wouldnt eat anything i threw at them.
The best part of fishing for redfish is that you can find them just about anywhere. Easily considered one of the best opportunities to go fly fishing for redfish, our louisiana redfish charters are an adventure for anglers like no other. For more about chasing redfish with a fly rod, find chico fernandezs book fly fishing for redfish. Fly fishing for redfish guided redfish charters in louisiana. Funny, all the crazy fish im knowledgeable about from around the world, yet theres one of americas greatest game fish i hardly know. Welcome to redfish roundup and saltwater fishing on the texas gulf coast with captain ranier brigham. The quintessential book on redfish by the author of the quintessential. Most of the time when we operate redfish charters here at louisiana fishing charters, we are able to locate an area where the fished are staged up and we pick them off as they pass through that area. Fly fishing for redfish, black drum, and more or light tackle sight fishing for bull redfish. Journal of fly fishing trips for redfish in louisiana. Tucked between the texas gulf coast to the west and south padre island, the popular spring break destination, to the east, all just a long cast north of the mexican border, the lower laguna madre.
Fishskull captain dubiels popnfly flymen fishing company. Brigham is a fulltime professional guide who has been seadrift port oconnor for. The result of securing a flymen articulated shank in a foam cylinder was instant. There is essentially no reason to use a wire leader for redfish, as they lack any teeth able to damage a monofilament or fluorocarbon leader. Renowned fly fishing guide captain gary dubiel has developed the perfect. Flyfishing for redfish by chico fernandez, aaron j. Youre in for an action packed day of catching redfish when you take an inland fishing trip with captain trey pique. If you are looking to understand how to catch redfish then you must understand the procedure and get everything sorted before planning your catch. John eggers, a veteran charter captain and tournament angler in jacksonville beach, florida, is a big believer in the nobrainer rig a simple but ingenious design consisting of a. The redfish book is an essential part of the library of any sportsman who pursues channel bass throughout the southeast. I had a fun lure testing trip our on tampa bay fishing for redfish and snook, and thoughts id make this fishing report video showing the action.
With fish exceeding 50 pounds, it truly is the land of giants. Hes held several state flyfishing records, published almost 500 magazine articles, and is the author of redfish and fly fishing the louisiana coast. Redfish can also be caught on a fly rod or a conventional rod and reel. Redfish fishing on the flatssight casting, skinny water. We now even offer lunch trips to useppa, a private club and island only reachable by boat.
Fishing for redfish in florida florida sight fishing. We love chasing redfish in shallow water and our redfish lures have proven deadly over the years. Every aspect of finding and fooling giant reds is covered, with dozens of secret techniques revealed for the first time. Also the best way to return the fish after being fooled with the fly. Red fishing louisiana venice, louisiana super strike. Best fly rod for redfish because reds often cruise in murky water, anglers must throw a big enough fly for them to see. Red fishing louisiana super strike charters louisiana fishing. Mar 09, 2007 the new, definitive handbook on fly fishing for redfish. Louisiana fly fishing for redfish fly water expeditions. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Spec fever guide service offering trophy redfish charters for the worlds largest red drum or bull. Jul 11, 2019 one of the best redfish tackle setups is the nobrainer rig.
I have enhanced my knowledge of redfish and what it takes to try to get them to take a fly. These key details reveal excellent redfish spots louisiana. New orleans louisiana fly fishing charters louisiana. This may seem like an odd way to start off talking about fly fishing, but lets chat about one of the most popular and easy ways to fish inshore saltwater, the popping cork. Wherever you plan to fish, check that states redfish regulations for licensing, season and baglimit information. Voodoo charters has some of the best redfish fishing in venice, louisiana. Dec 23, 2019 well ita almost october which leads off the the best time of year for louisiana fly fishing. Using live finger mullet for bait and sightcasting on reds is some of the best fishing you can get into in my opinion. Fly fishing for bull redfish, black drum, and more or light tackle sight fishing for bull redfish and more can be done near new orleans, louisiana yearround. Although redfish move around a lot, they tend to dwell in the same area for some time. We use our years of knowledge to give our clients the right bait, equipment, and boat position to catch the fish. The solution came to me one day when i was adapting popping cork fishing for giant redfish to the fly rod. A guides day off fly fishing for redfish in louisiana duration. Feather brain by drew chicone video book trailer saltwater flies, red fish, fly.
The hardcover of the fly fishing for redfish by chico fernandez at. Well ita almost october which leads off the the best time of year for louisiana fly fishing. Charlie gray, an alabama charter captain and tournament angler. Fly fishing for redfish come explore some of the top redfish habitats in the world with gb fly fishing. Pick the structure that fits your favorite style of fishing, or target new waters that have gone unexplored. While originally designed for redfish, the popnfly has proved to be effective for numerous other saltwater and freshwater species, including speckled trout. We guide trips from the interior marsh, last island, timbalier islands, and the gulf of mexico short rigs. He has written a book about his pop n fly technique. The pop n fly was designed to emulate the action of a popping cork, a very popular conventional fishing rig originated in the gulf states.
While originally designed for redfish, the popnfly has proved to be effective for numerous other saltwater and freshwater species, including speckled trout, false. Southern fly expeditions new orleans louisiana fly fishing. Following these ten tricks will significantly increase your redfish catches. Hes picky about the size he uses for bait, so he catches his own. Lousiana redfish fly fishing report archives salted flats. Aug 21, 2017 most of the time when we operate redfish charters here at louisiana fishing charters, we are able to locate an area where the fished are staged up and we pick them off as they pass through that area. Redfish can be caught from the miami area south to flamingo in everglades national park as well as the flats or backcountry of florida bay. Call us for more information and to book your next fly fishing trip. The fall and early winter of 2018 2019 has reaffirmed my belief that south louisiana is the finest red fishery available, and one of the best sight fishing destinations in the country, if not the world. Soaking crabs on the bottom around nearshore dropoffs 6 to 20 feet off barrier islands, like dauphin island, in the open gulf of mexico, is deadly for bull redfish, says capt. Tested on day one and my client caught fortypound redfish on it the next.
Its super easy to get started just call us at 5043828063, or email us, fill out our contact form and will contact you. Fly fishing journal fly fishing for louisiana redfish. Aug, 2015 using live finger mullet for bait and sightcasting on reds is some of the best fishing you can get into in my opinion. Grand isle lousiana a fish catching, crawdad eating, good time. They are strong and hard fighting fish, with fierce short and fast runs for which previous fishing experience comes in handy. You need to have a proper bait like mullet, crabs or pinfish and use a 20 ls line minimum, reel, good rod and pay attention. Clear water charters, fly fishing for redfish in louisiana. Belize a great place to travel, and the fishing is awesome. The fall and winter is the best time to be in louisiana fly fishing if you are interested in the true bull redfish.
Feb 14, 2016 tucked between the texas gulf coast to the west and south padre island, the popular spring break destination, to the east, all just a long cast north of the mexican border, the lower laguna madre. Saltwater fly fishing for redfish here in the louisiana marsh is the best in the world. Chasing redfish off the south texas gulf coast the new york. Most guides say the best fly rod for redfish is a 9foot, 8 or 9weight rod paired to most any brand of saltwater reel and spooled with a warmwater, weightforward floating line. Trophy redfish charters spec fever guide service spec fever. Flyfishing for redfish and millions of other books are available for amazon. Lousiana redfish fly fishing report archives salted. Recently they have also become a favorite of fly fisherman throwing shrimp, crab, and baitfish patterns. Redfish can be caught fishing in florida on various types of fishing gear.
Chasing redfish off the south texas gulf coast the new. Louisiana fly fishing lodge new orleans fishing lodge. He prefers using artificial lures and casting tackle, but wont hesitate to break out a popping cork when the time is right. Nov 14, 2017 fly fishing for louisiana redfish 14 november, 2017 categories. However, if it is the only thing in your tackle box, it will not hurt to use one if fishing in one of the murkier areas for redfish. Professional fishing guide offering custom sight fishing trips over shallow flats for bull redfish,sea trout, and cobia. When introduced, the pop n fly proved to be just as deadly. Get some pop n fly magic and catch your redfish of a lifetime on the fly. All you need to know about where, when and how to catch reds by pete cooper jr. Fishing the marshes of delacroix for redfish has to be one the most exciting inshore fishing trips new orleans has to offer. Try a 9weight for fish to 20 pounds and a 10weight for heavier bulls.
He is a frequent speaker at local and national fishing shows including the saltwater sportsmans national seminar series, the fly fishing show and the virginia fly fishing festival. Contact us below or call well in advance as these trips book early. In addition to guiding fly fishermen to redfish and other species for the past 20 plus years, john kumiski writes and photographs for fly fisherman, saltwater fly fishing, fly tyer, eastern fly fishing, and many other magazines. When i find a school of redfish i try to pick off the ones on the edges and. Fly fishing for redfish by chico fernandez, hardcover barnes. Best redfish rigs and tackle setups salt water sportsman. While originally designed for redfish, the popnfly has proved to be effective for. Smaller redfish are considered a good eating fish and have a firm flesh that lends itself to grilling. From the biloxi marsh, all the way down to venice, louisiana, fly water expeditions will take you on a redfish trip of a life time. Clear water charters is a guide service that specializes in fly fishing for redfish in south louisiana. We use our years of knowledge to give our clients the right. The rig proved to be deadly on suspending giant redfish in north carolinas neuse river. Apr 10, 2019 factors that affect casting, such as wind and bushy flies, also affect rod choice. Catching redfish louisiana fishing charters louisiana.
Youll spend the day aboard a 24 cape horn center console, equipped with all the bells and whistles for a successful day on the water. If you have some success hooking redfish one day you should revisit the same area the following day. She comes with topoftheline navigational equipment, fishing tackle, and safety gear, and takes up to 6 guests fishing. Sight fishing for redfish on the fly is a huge thrill.
You can usually find redfish tailing in the shallows of the flats and the backcountry of everglades national park. Saltwater fly fishing with captain brandon keck for redfish here in the louisiana marsh is the best in the world. The redfish are taken very seriously in tampa bay, and the state recognizes the importance of maintaining such a great fishery stocking over a million and a half into the bay each year. It is bordered on the north by aransas bay and on the south by the corpus christi ship channel. The fishing in the bay has been good, but weedon island, fourth street flat and the kitchen are on fire. The new, definitive handbook on fly fishing for redfish. Fishing for red drum isnt rocket science, but there are more than a few tricks you can use to increase your catch count, such as knowing the best destinations for catching redfish. Spotted seatrout and the popnfly spec fever guide service.
See more ideas about saltwater flies, red fish and fly fishing. A lively and instructive guide to catching this popular game fish. The areas surrounding venice offer hundreds of miles of potential habitat for some of the finest redfish in the country. How to catch redfish, fishing tips salt water sportsman. Its really a matter of figuring out what areas offer the best redfish fishing in each season. Keep reading for tips on the best time to catch redfish, what lures and baits work best, and additional redfish fishing tips. Florida sportsman s 50 favorite sportfish of florida. Fly fishing for louisiana redfish 14 november, 2017 categories. Chico fernandez is the author of flyfishing for bonefish and a regular contributor to the saltwater magazines, including saltwater fly fishing and florida sportsman. These fish are strong and provide one the most exciting ways to catch louisiana saltwater species. Redfish bay is a triangular shaped area between aransas pass, texas and port aransas, texas. Its always nice to go swimming in the gulf after a few hours of fishing and maybe even stop for a cocktail at cabbage key or tarpon lodge. Redfish and black drum are the targeted species that we strive to catch every day. May 26, 2017 i had a fun lure testing trip our on tampa bay fishing for redfish and snook, and thoughts id make this fishing report video showing the action.
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