Starting at $500 | 4 - 8 Hours | Flats, Inshore | 2 People | Trip #3881
About Your Trip
Captain Jeff is here to offer guided fly fishing and light tackle spinning rod trips in the saltwater marshes south of New Orleans, making him one of the premiere Louisiana Redfish Charter Guide services. Since he is located in the city, he can fish on either the east or west
... Read More side of the Mississippi River depending on the time of year and conditions, with Port Sulphur and Venice on the west side and Hopedale and Delacroix on the east.
The early fall when the big fish come back into the marsh from offshore is prime time but the fishing is spectacular all year round. The primary target on these trips is to catch and release giant redfish but black drum, sheepshead, jack crevalle, speckled trout and even giant alligator gar populate the same waters.
Trips usually start around 8:00am and go till around 4:00 because the sun needs to be up to be able to see the fish. In the hotter months trips start earlier so you aren’t out there in the hottest part of the day.
His boat is a seventeen-foot Maverick Mirage II with a 90-horsepower Etec strapped to the back. It has a custom front-casting platform with a rail for added stability. This flats skiff is ideal for fishing the marshes and bayous that surround New Orleans.
All gear is provided. Captain Jeff ties his own spoon flies and has a ton of tasty-looking crab and shrimp patterns under development. Not to mention plenty of Clouser minnows and poppers queued up as well. He always keeps a 10 or 12-weight fly rod rigged and ready in case you see a big Jack feeding. If you want to bring your own gear that’s also fine. For the spinning enthusiast, Captain Jeff likes to use small suspending crankbaits with inline hooks, gold spoons, and topwater baits whenever possible.
About Your Boat
Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Maverick Mirage II
Year Built
2008
Boat Length
17
Engine Manufacturer
Etec
Total Horsepower
90
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Front-Casting Platform with a rail, Power Pole, Latest Electronics, Cooler for ice and driinks
About Your Guide
Captain Jeff grew up fly fishing for trout and bass in the waters surrounding Washington DC. When he was 17 he went on his first fishing trip in Leeville, Louisiana and ended up attending Loyola University the next fall. He had his first flat boat by his junior year in
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Raines originally moved to New Orleans to catch fish and to pursue a career in music, and has succeeded substantially at both. He is the lead guitar player in the New Orleans funk band Galactic and is co owner of what many regard as the greatest music venue on the planet, the legendary Tipitinas. This makes Jeff the ideal Louisiana Redfish Charter Guide for those music fans who love to catch fish!
Start Location
Hopedale, LA, USA
| Bodies of water fished: Biloxi Marsh
Amenities and Information
Water Type
Inshore, Flats
Skill Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Tackle
All rods, reels, and tackle are included.
Beer
Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.
Weather
You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy
The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a refund).
Pricing & Availability
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We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.
Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!
In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a full refund. Your safety is our top concern.
Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our location specialists are always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!
