This is what a red fish will look
like in the water.  Thus, our
motto, "See the fish, Catch the
fish!"  They are seldom still, so
be prepared to cast to a moving
target.
Fly of the Month
FLY CASTING TIPS --- BE ON TOP OF YOUR GAME FOR SUCCESS

3 SHORT CUTS TO CASTING BETTER  1)PRACTICE - 2)PRACTICE - 3)PRACTICE

  • Practice casting at targets.  Increased success comes from being able to cast to the
    target quickly and accurately.  Tip: Pick a spot where you want the fly to land when fishing
    and not look at the fish except with periphery vision. You will be much more accurate in
    putting the fly where it needs to be and not line or spook the fish as often.

  • Practice in windy conditions.  A light wind in saltwater fishing is less than 10 mph
    with 10-15 mph winds being the norm.  Cast with, into, and across the wind.

  • Learn to judge distances  Ranges to targets will vary from 10 feet to 50 feet, with
    the average distance being 25 feet..  Casting to close targets can be difficult so you
    may want to be better at these than the 50 footers.

  • Big reds do not become big reds by being stupid.  They seem slow and show up close
    making them easy, but they are deceivingly fast, ghostly, and can be frustrating if you
    are not prepared!
RED CHASER CHARTERS
Things you want to bring for the trip
  • Camera
  • Amber Polarized Sunglasses  
    They make a huge difference!
  • your personal rain gear
  • Whatever you like to eat and
    drink
Flies       Tips      &     FAQs   Page
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We usually fish in the
Port Sulphur area.  
However, we know the
water of almost all of
Plaquemines Parish.  
Contact us @
kirby@redchasercharters.com
or by phone
504-464-1697
Red Chaser Charters website designed and managed by BKD Enterprises/ Kirby LaCour, Jr. owner
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TIPS          &           FAQ'S
Want to tie your own flies? Check out the fly of
the month above or contact us for what is
best when you come down.  We provide fly
and spin/casting tackle.

Do we pick you up at the hotel?  No, due to
changing fishing conditions you will need to
meet us at the marina we are working out of at
that time.

What is the average catch per day on reds?  
That is totally dependent on many variables.  
Weather, angler ability, and of course the fish.  
We will work extremely hard to put you on fish
all day long, but usually you will have between
6-20 shots at fish.

Do you clean fish?  No, we do not.
 However, ask about cleaning details
before you come down. Do not take for
granted that arrangements can be made the
morning of the trip, you may not be able to
keep fish
HOT TIP!!     HOT TIP!!      HOT TIP!!
LEADER TO FLY LINE CONNECTIONS
A nail knot is a wonderful connection for many
species of fish.  However, for saltwater fly fishing
where the fish are bigger and usually a lot
stronger I avoid nail knots.  They have the
tendency to slip off when under constant strain for
long periods.
I prefer these two connections:  1)The braided
loop connectors when correctly attached and 2)my
favorite is whipping a loop in the fly line using a
tying bobbin & coat with Pliobond.  The loop in the
fly line should be kept small as possible to flow
smoothly through the tip top guide.  When done
right this connection is actually stronger than the
fly line.
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Light tackle anglers, if you want to capitalize on sight fishing red fish, learn how to pitch!  
Accurate pitching, with spinning or casting tackle will triple your odds of catching fish.
HOT TIPS-ARTIFICIAL'S

Artificial tackle users the
hot lures/baits for specks
now are 1/4 oz. jig heads
with purple/white plastics
or purple/chartreuse
plastics and in clear water
rootbeer/chartreuse
Berkley Gulp in Nuclear
Chicken or Lime Tiger.

For redfish 1/2 oz. gold
spoons and 1/4-1/2 oz.
spinners and topwaters
are working on warmer
days.  My favorite  plastics
are purp/cht, purp/wht,
olive/cht and black on 1/8
or 1/4 oz jigs.  Berkley Gulp
 in brown, white, red or
baitfish are working well
when fished deep.
See us in the DVD,
"The Rise"
Clouser Minnow
Fall & Winter mean one major food for reds, minnows.  The best minnow imitation, as well as
one of the top flies in the world is all you need to catch reds, specks, black drum, and others.  
Sizes 4-2/0, heavy and light weighted, with best colors of Chart/white, Purple/white,
Olive/chartreuse with plenty of flash and measuring from 2-4 inches to catch the big boys.  I tie
at least a half dozen at a time, because this time of year oysters can cause you to loose a few.  
You can tie them with artificial fibers, but bucktail is still no. 1 for me.  We tie a number of flies
as half & half's, but use rabbit as a tail instead of hackle.  It has a lot more action, and gives a
bigger profile.
If you want to bring or tie your own flies to fish with, the top winter patterns are, Clouser Minnows
(as mentioned above), Weighted Deceivers in the same colors as above.  EP style crabs in olive
or dark brown,  or a weighted streamer tarpon look alikes in the same color combo's.
Flies should be tied from size 2-2/0 and weighted light and heavy (xl bead chain to medium lead
eyes or 5 to15 wraps of .30 lead or lead substitute).     We do provide flies at no extra charge