Birding Trip

NEW Hopedale, LA 1 - 4 People 5 Hours From $500 Trip #8894
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

About Your Trip

Type

Birding

Skill Levels

Beginner

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

The coastal marshes in southeast Louisiana are a fantastic environment for seeing a huge variety of birds. It’s not uncommon to see over 50 species on a trip!

A technical poling skiff is a fantastic way to get close and observe the birds in their natural habitat. I can push pole the boat or use a trolling motor to quietly drift in close when an opportunity presents itself.

Trips last around five hours and I...

About Your Trip

The coastal marshes in southeast Louisiana are a fantastic environment for seeing a huge variety of birds. It’s not uncommon to see over 50 species on a trip!

A technical poling skiff is a fantastic way to get close and observe the birds in their natural habitat. I can push pole the boat or use a trolling motor to quietly drift in close when an opportunity presents itself.

Trips last around five hours and I pack lunch and drinks. It is not uncommon to run thirty to fifty miles on a trip depending on the conditions and the time of year. We see various species of hawks, ospreys, harriers and eagles on any given day in the marsh. I really love hunting for the smaller shore birds such as my favorite Oyster Catchers, rails, Black-necked Stilt, avocet, plovers, Killdeer, sandpiper, curlew, and Roseate Spoonbill to name a few. Perhaps what makes this marsh so special is the abundance of water fowl we see. All kinds of ducks inhabitant these coastal wetlands and in huge numbers.

I am relatively new to birding and identifying the various species I encounter is something I have come to really enjoy. I am fortunate to have a brother who runs eco-tours of the delta around Mobile Alabama. He opened my eyes to how extraordinary our marsh is for the birding enthusiast.
Amenities

Type

Birding

Skill Levels

Beginner

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

5 hours
1 Person
$500.00
2 People
$500.00
3 People (two boats)
$1,000.00
4 People (two boats)
$1,000.00
Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

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Jeff R.

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Expert Oriented
Adventurous
Quality
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 college and has been fishing the waters from Grand Isle to the Biloxi marsh ever since.

Jeff originally moved to New Orleans to catch fish...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Jeff

Jeff R.

Independent 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 college and has been fishing the waters from Grand Isle to the Biloxi marsh ever since.

Jeff 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!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
My passion is sight fishing bull redfish on fly rods or light spinning tackle. My biggest to date is forty pounds.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
I grew up in Maryland so I would steam blue crabs.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
My passion is sight fishing bull redfish on fly rods or light spinning tackle. My biggest to date is forty pounds.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
I grew up in Maryland so I would steam blue crabs.
What’s your favorite band?
I am also a professional musician. I am the guitar player of Galactic a New Orleans funk band and part owner of the music venue Tipitinas
What’s your favorite movie?
My favorite movie is The Goonies
What’s your favorite sports team?
I am an avid tennis player and have always loved to watch Rafa Nadal.
What’s your drink of choice?
I like an Arnold Palmer on a hot day.
What was your last halloween costume?
Sorcerer
What do you want for Christmas this year?
I would like a Garmin trolling motor.
How did you get started guiding?
Five years ago I ended up selling my bay boat and flats skiff and upgraded to a 17 Maverick flats skiff. After thirty years of chasing redfish all over the southeast Louisiana coastal marshes I knew I was uniquely qualified for a career as a redfish guide.
What makes you different from other guides?
I have fished with guides all over the United States, the Caribbean and Central America. I have learned that the most important thing on a chartered fishing trip is that its the customers day and what they want to do comes first. I get tons of what I call "fly or die" clients who no matter what the conditions only want to fly fish. I try and come prepared for whatever the client might want to do on any given day. I never loose my temper or make an angler feel bad if things don't go our way. I believe the only way to learn how to fight big fish on light tackle is to do it. On every trip my goal is to give my customer a shot at the redfish of a lifetime.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Hopedale, Louisiana

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Birding Trip
Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Maverick
Year Built
2008
Boat Length
17'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Maverick
Year Built
2008
Boat Length
17'
Boat Restroom
No
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki
Total Horsepower
90
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Push pole, trolling motor, power pole, viewing platforms.
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Trip Details & Amenities

Type

Birding

Skill Levels

Beginner

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Everything Else to Know

I bring birding placards and binoculars for clients. Also books for identifying birds I may not be sure of.
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%).
The deposit for this trip is non-refundable except for weather-related cancellations. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.
In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.
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