We’re on a mission to give the world the opportunity to catch truly monstrous redfish. And there is no better place to catch giant redfish than Louisiana!
In late Fall, schools of redfish inundate the maze of lagoons, bays, and bayous that make up the Louisiana coast, fattening up for the winter months.
Let Gregg Arnold and his team of expert captains introduce you to this region’s incredible fishing for monster redfish, huge black drum, and gator-sized speckled trout.
South Louisiana is the Land of Giants
In the past 12 months, I have caught 3 fish over 50 pounds, 5 fish over 40 pounds, 53 fish over 30 pounds, and 300+ fish over 20 pounds.
I have guided anglers to five world records – Jacob Wheeler of JacobWheelerFishing.com to 41.65 lb fish on 20lb tippet (right), Jim Smith’s 33lb 10oz fish on 8lb tippet, and Dough Behrman’s 3 new world records on 8# tippet (34.8lb), 4# tippet (28lb). and 2# tippet (29.8lb).
My anglers have also accounted for several state records, including Bob Stafford’s 37.8lb redfish, a 41.1lb red caught by Conway, Tony Kirk’s state record Sheepshead of almost 8 lbs, and Tom Stevenson’s new state fly record Black drum of 56lb.
Some people gauge the day by the number of fish caught. I gauge the day based on the pounds of fish caught and released. When I boat 6 to 8 fish that add up to 200 pounds in a single day of fishing.
Typical Day of Redfish Fishing
You’ll fish from modern skiffs equipped with poling and elevated casting platforms, sight-casting to big, feeding fish in knee-deep water.
We only sight fish – no blind casting. And to top it off, the marsh areas that we fish are true wilderness areas, where you rarely see another boat, much less another fisherman!
For bookings of two days or more, our trips include lodging and meals. On the day of the trip, my guide will pick you up after breakfast, and you’ll ride to the launch together.
The drive will be spent talking about the plan for the day, which typically lasts 7 to 10 hours, depending on sunlight, wind, and water conditions.
We do not work “on the clock” and we do not leave working fish. After the fishing trip, you and the guide will return to a gourmet 5-course Louisiana dinner and open bar.
If you tire of the redfish, we also offer offshore fishing for tuna, cobia, and other pelagic species.
What Fishing Gear to Bring
I provide all the gear: fishing rods, reels, flies, and leaders. I suggest you leave your fishing equipment at home due to the hassle of traveling or checking your gear. But, if you elect to bring your rod, I will work with you. If necessary, will make suggestions to assure a productive experience.
My philosophy is that the day belongs to the angler. Guides are all about putting you on fish. We want to catch fish with a fly rod, but if you get tired or the wind is too strong, we don’t quit. We simply use another method of fishing to finish the day.
Satisfaction is what the angler and the guide are both looking for, and we will make sure that happens!
Top Fishing Areas in Louisiana
Every year we receive a number of calls from clients who are looking for a quality fishing experience closer to home. Finding the time to plan a weeklong fishing trip these days is next to impossible.
But consider this – within an hour’s drive of the sights and sounds of Bourbon Street lies one of the premier saltwater fisheries in North America. It’s here in south Louisiana, where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico.
Nowhere else will you have the same opportunity to land a monster redfish.
I prefer to fish in the Biloxi Marsh area from late Fall until early Spring because the majority of the fishing in this area is for spotted sea trout, not redfish.
As a result, the redfish are naïve, unpressured, and take flies readily. This greatly enhances your chance to catch that trophy redfish.
Another reason is that it is closer to New Orleans than almost any other fishery. But, if our reports indicate that fishing is better in a different area, or if a client wants to fish in another area of South Louisiana, I can and do that very thing because I trailer my boats back and forth daily to the fishing grounds.
If you are coming to New Orleans for business and want to get some angling in while you are in town, I can take groups of up to 6 people for a quick Breton Island wade fishing trip for reds, trout, ladyfish, cobia, and more.
A Final Note
You will be visiting a beautiful, off-the-beaten-track part of the world where the people are warm and friendly.
When you visit, I encourage you to look for the positive. Hear what we have to say. Enjoy our Southern hospitality, and our incredible fishing. When you reach “The Land of Giants” you will see why we are still here.