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
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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!!
Practice casting under 20 feet.      No it is not a
typo on distance of practicing casts.  Many reds in
SE LA are caught under 20 feet from the boat.
Be aggressive when fishing here.  Smack the fly
down on short casts (spanking) so the fish can
turn and look for the fly.   My philosophy is, do not
worry about how pretty or technical the cast is,
just get the fly in front of the fish.

Most people screw up a presentation by looking at
the fish when sight fishing and therefore cast on
the fish.  
Great tip is to look at where you
want the fly placed in front of the fish.
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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"
The Fly of the Month has been changing pretty rapidly as of late.  Kirby's
Kreatures, Geaux Meaux's, Short Meaux's.      Best color patterns are brown/tan,   
light olive/dark olive,    light olive/ chartreuse,   brown/chartreuse.
Crab patterns work well when the tide has bottomed out.
All flies should be on size 1/0- #2 hooks and weedguards are not needed.
Flies should be weighted light and heavier to accommodate tides.
Louisiana red fish like their flies flashy!    Big reds have moved in so have some
large baitfish flies on 2/0 hooks.  Big fish want a meal, not a snack.
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
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.

Tailwaters Fly Fishing Co.
&
Worldwide Travel

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fishing adventures real!
click link below
Tailwaters Fly Shop
High Desert Angler

New Mexico's Top Fly Shop

www.highdesertangler.com
Cohutta  Fishing Company

North Georgia's Fly Fishing Specialists

www.cohuttafishingco.com