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.
See us in the DVD,
"The Rise"
Kosmic Killer and the Schmo
Shrimp are starting to show up as is some grass in some areas.  This means
a fly that looks shrimp like, minnow like, and is pretty weedless.  Kosmic
Killer does it all.      The Schmo is a new fly named by David Diaz because it
works on all fish in our marshes.  It is a cross between a Kreature and a
Geaux Meaux with a hair wing and keel weighted.  If you want to know more
about these flies, shoot me an email and I will send you tying instructions.
Cohutta Fishing Company
is the Atlanta GA. area's
new flyfishing store for the
serious fly angler!
Click on Link below
Bob Marriott's Fly Fishing
Store is one of the worlds
largest fly shops and travel
destination centers.  If you
live in Southern California,
they are located in
Fullerton.   Click on link
below for more info.
www.bobmarriotts.com
If you are in middle Florida
and are looking for some
info on flyfishing or
interested in going fishing
with a great guy, Check out
Capt. Pete Greenan's
website,  
www.floridaflyfishing.com
One of the greatest fly
fishing guides in the Upper
Florida Keys: for tarpon, &
bonefish
Capt. Barry Hoffman
www.flatsguides.com
   San Diego, CA.  
Capt. Dave Trimble for
some serious Mako
fishing

www.ontheflyfishingcharter.com
Links to other guides and
fly fishing stores
If you are in the Dallas, TX
area check out
Tailwaters Fly Shop
Added on this page are a number of informative links for fly shops, great
guides, and travel centers.  Look in the left column and find one close to you.