We had a great day this day with non stop shots at huge floating bull reds. The fish were so happy they were daisy chaining on the surface with their tails waving in the air. It was a sight to see. Even though some fish were being picky with the bite we had so many shots we obviously capitalized on some.
Finally had a good weather day with calm winds clear skies and warming temps. This was the switch that got the big fish moving. Everywhere we stopped there were big fish floating and hungry. We landed many fish but this was by far the most unique one.
Here are some picks from the last successful trip I took out of Venice before the water rose and brought with it the chocolate milk. Partly cloudy with every bit of a 30 mph wind.
This has been a great fall so far. As the temperature drops and winter sets in the game changes but the results should stay the same.
I had a great time fishing with the Greens. They were both great anglers but Daniel at the age of 12 is better then most adults I have seen. Daniel can not only see the fish, accurately cast at the fish (with distance), but also remembers to strip set on the take. Needless to say we had a good day. Big fish for Daniel which was also big fish for the day was this 28 lb beauty. 
Guide day fun fish with Dini.
The weather has been extremely warm for November but this isn’t stopping giant fish from moving into the shallows. Here are just a few of the 20+lb fish we caught last week.
Here are some recent trips I have taken. The fish are glowing and floating. They also seem to be very hungry!
Rocky and I had a decent weather day off and decided to make a run and see what we find. 120 miles later we had few shots but did manage to get this 47.5 lb black drum and 22 lb Red. Not bad but was hoping to see more.
Took out Dr. Dave and Seth today and we were met by a stiff ENE wind. The weather man told a fishing story again today by forecasting diminishing winds. The only thing that diminished was the sun behind the partly cloudy skies. All that being said, my guys looked past all that and managed some nice fish on the fly rod. With lowered visibility due to the wind and lack of sun we saw most of our redfish close to the boat so it was hand to fin combat the whole day. Way to get up close and personal and hand feed some flies! Had a great day today guys the only thing that needed to be careful was the fish!
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Both these days we were fortunate to have perfect weather with mostly clear skies and 0 winds at times. Although the first day it took us a few hrs to find them once we did we were all over them. Needless to say we headed to the same spot the following morning. As the day went on we were joined by both Gregg Arnold and Greg Dini. Because the fishing was so good everyone was happy to fish next one another. All boats did very well.
My friend Nick was nice enough to join for a scout day today. I told him off the bat it will be a lot of looking with very little fishing. He agreed. Like I said we did a lot of looking. Traveling almost 100 miles finding only one group of fish. But they were good ones. Here are the two we landed.
Captain Miles LaRose
Born and raised in the great state of Louisiana, Captain LaRose grew up on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, only 25 miles outside of New Orleans. With access to freshwater fish in the river and coastal fishing in the lake, he has longtime life experience catching fish.
Take a look at the video below to get a full rundown of the boat and some of the custom features!
Center Console Fury Heading to LA from East Cape on Vimeo.
Captain Rocky Thickstun
Captain Thicksun grew up in a family passionate about hunting and fishing. He has fished all over the world, and after realizing that Louisiana bountiful amounts of redfish, today he helps other people to experience his passion for catching fish.
I was born in Orlando, Florida and began fishing at a very young age. I graduated to the saltwater environment at the age of 10, when our family bought a condo on the east coast of Florida. I mastered my home waters of Mosquito Lagoon while in high school and made trips every other weekend to the west coast of Florida to fish the Charlotte Harbor area. I was fortunate enough to play sports as a young man and received a scholarship to play division one baseball at the University of Miami. This is where my addiction began as I got hooked on the three biggest saltwater flats species (Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit). Going to class was extremely hard when you live in an area that has incredible fishing opportunities, as South Florida did.
After my sophomore year at UM, I transferred to play baseball at Tulane University which is located in Uptown, New Orleans. I didn’t realize how good of a fishery that I had moved into and was out on the water in no time, learning the area that is considered to be the best red fishery in the world. Putting in thousands of hours on the marsh and polling around in technical skiffs has made me realize how incredible and resourceful the Louisiana marsh really is.
Whether you are interested in marsh fishing in Louisiana or searching for the silver kings on the coast of Florida, I invite you to come share in my addiction..
As a former customer of guides all over the world, I know how it can be to get yelled at and put in your place when you don’t make the perfect cast, or can’t see the fish right away. For this reason, I will never put my anglers down when they are on the bow of my boat. I strive to make my trips as enjoyable and comfortable for my clients, with trips consisting of instruction, encouragement, and tons of laughter. Creating friendships and memorable experiences is my vision for Fly Water Expeditions and I can’t wait to hear from you.
Capt. Greg Dini Jr.
Visit my site at Flywater Expeditions
I have spent the last 3 out of 4 days being a chase boat for Capt Greg Dini while he was filming an episode of Season On The Edge. The mistake the host Ken made was telling Dini he wanted him to fish (big mistake).
This picture is a great example of how our days went. Notice the host and the camera crew in the background.
Spent the first two days fighting the wind but still catching fish. The last day was perfect weather and the wind dropped to nothing, and at the last hour of the last day the host Ken catches this stud on topwater, it was a great finish.
Yesterday we fished and caught plenty of small fish but no big fish. Although we saw and presented flies perfectly to them we had no strikes at all. So after a little tweaking of my fly patterns we started day two. All weather forecast we saw were wrong. We had little to no sun all day and a pretty steady wind, but we knew where the fish were and we now had the flies to catch them.
So here are the big boys….
22lb
27lb
32lb
Last but not least the 37lb
Day one started off with a bang with the first cast catching this 20 lb stud.
After this start it was tough to beat. We managed to catch plenty of fish but none this big. Due to the wind we did have to break out the spin gear but we did keep it interesting by throwing this massive tuna popper. It was pretty sweet to watch a red take that thing down. 
The second day was even more interesting with the winds blowing 25-30 mph. We fished close to the launch just to keep it safe and sure enough we found fish. I knew it was going to be good when we pull up and immediately see three tournament boats fishing the same area. With the winds so bad we actually spent most of our day just staked out in one area, but it was all we needed. We had fish busting around us constantly and when the sun actually came out it was almost a sure thing you were going to get a shot. Here is one of the many fish we caught.
Mr. Larry whacking the reds, catching lots of fish, but not catching lots of big fish. Water clarity being the key and it hasn’t been the best, some clean some not. Good enough to really pound these voracious eaters with double digit numbers of fish caught each trip! This time of year we need tide and sunshine. We will have a great trip…..
Mr. Bob of Michigan giving the reds a lot of trouble, lots of fish caught and beautiful weather. Temps in the upper 70’s FANTASTIC weather ! water clarity coming around a little, for sure good enough for a day of sight fishing catching double digit red fish and having some real good shots at large black. Great trip and a great sportsman….. not a bad caster either
Report Submitted by Captain Rocky Thickstun
With this trip option, you will not only be able to fish the remote Louisiana marshes, but you will also enjoy the food, culture, and nightlife in the New Orleans downtown area.
We will arrange a pick-up for you and your guests at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) or driving directions can be provided to the hotel.
Each night you will enjoy New Orleans’ world-renowned cuisine at one of our many fine-dining restaurants.
We will make hotel and restaurant reservations for you prior to your arrival. Here is a link to possible Hotel and Restaurant Options
In the morning following breakfast, we will provide transportation for you from your hotel to Southern Seaplane. From here, you will be flown out to the most remote areas of the Louisiana marshes where guides will be awaiting your arrival, ready to begin fishing immediately.
At the end of the day, guests have the option to fly back from the marshes to Southern Seaplane. However, we recommend fishing back to the marina in order to provide you with more area to fish.<
Transportation will be waiting to bring you back to your hotel from the marina or from Southern Seaplane.
The rate for this trip includes all transportation to and from the airport, marina and Southern Seaplane, hotel rate, Seaplane rate, guide fees, and lunch on the water (sandwiches, chips, drinks). Guests will be responsible for breakfast and dinner and any other miscellaneous costs not previously stated.
We can meet you at Penny’s Cafe in Violet, at Breton Sound Marina, or make other arrangements based on your convenience.
We will head out early in the morning and travel straight to the camping grounds to drop off our gear. After this, the fishing begins.
Camping in the remote Louisiana marshes will provide you with a unique view of our pristine wetlands and more opportunities to chase that trophy redfish!
After a successful day of fishing, your guides will set up camp and prepare dinner while you enjoy an amazing Louisiana sunset.
The following morning you will awake to hot coffee and a warm breakfast before beginning the next day’s adventure.
750$ per person 4 max
Call (985)-264-7556
About 5-6 hours of on the water time. If you’re staying at a hotel in New Orleans, we can pick you up at the front door. If you are located elsewhere in or around the city, we can meet for breakfast at Penny’s in Violet, La.
We recommended half-day trips for Spring/Summer due to hot conditions and afternoon storms.
$450
Call 985-264-7556
About 7-8 hours of on the water time. Again, we can arrange to meet you for breakfast at Penny’s or pick you up in town.
We recommend full-day trips for Fall/Winter due to longer runs to the fishing grounds and cooler temperatures. Also in the fall and winter, the fish tend to be more active later in the day as the sun warms the flats.
$575
Call 985-264-7556
Boothville-Venice
Last Updated on Dec 2 2019, 10:51 am CST
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Current Conditions: Fair
Temp: 52°F
Wind: North at 16mph
Humidity: 49%
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