Redfish Rumble Begins

The Redfish Rumble Begins in the Delta! 

This fishing the Americas Report just in from 
Captain Keith Kennedy.

Two day Fishing Report (July 17-18) from Venice, Louisiana. Ideal fishing conditions prevail with light winds with scattered showers. Overcast skies provided very comfortable fishing for mid July. The early morning bite was exceptional - basically on every cast. We fished under pelicans diving on bait fish. The Big Bull Redfish are moving in and setting up in their usual locations on 3 to 4 foot mud flats on the east side of the river. Due to high river flow this spring and early summer the Bull Redfish did not set up per their normal routine until early/mid July. Normally the Redfish would be setting up on the beaches and mud flats in early May and June. We experienced a number of very disappointing trips early spring and summer but things have turned around in a dramatic fashion in the past two weeks!  Bull Redfish should continue to flood onto the mud flats off of the Mississippi Delta for the remainder of the summer and into the fall. I expect exceptional catches from now through November. __Captain Keith 

 If you want to experience some of the best fishing for Giant Bull Redfish contact Captain Keith for availability.

For Excellence in Outfitting Contact:

Captain Keith Kennedy

Born to Fish Charters

(504) 908-3108
Email: kennedy7676@peoplepc.com

David Fields

Founder / Principal at Fishing the Americas Media

45 year international angling veteran. 13 years hosting fishing fin'atics to exotic angling destinations located throughout the Americas. Blogger, freelance writer and media specialist.

World Class Redfish Rumble Action on Light Tackle!

Annual Venice Rendezvous for Giant Bull Redfish

Annual Redfish Rendezvous at Venice Camp with friends Gary Clark, Jeff Stagg, Captain Keith Kennedy and Lulu.

If I asked you to look back to the June 2015 report for this same trip (actually only a few posts back) you would quickly draw two conclusions:

1. This less than semi part time blogger has all but abandoned blogging over the past year (we're going to correct that going forward) and,

2. The similarity of this current report to the June 2015 report.

It's true, fishing and catching was much the same. Numbers were down a bit this year due primarily to local weather systems curtailing our time on the water. Other than that, all things considered, a trip to Captain Keith Kennedy's Camp is always a highlight to the summer fishing season. Great food, great friendships and usually great fishing are the staples of Born To Fish Charters with Captain Keith.

Gary, David, Jeff & Lulu

7/1/16

Here's Gary's report:

"Just returned from another great redfishing trip with Capt. Keith Kennedy of Born to Fish Charters in Boothville, LA.  Fished for 3 days with good friends, Jeff Stagg and David Fields.  First day was simply outstanding with 53 bull reds over the side of the boat.  Most were 20 pounds or more and Jeff had the day's biggest at 31 pounds.

The next 2 days we dodged storms but managed to put an additional 25 in the boat, topped by David's beautiful 36 pounder.  Top two baits were clearly the El Grande saltwater fluke Boom-r-Ang in Foxy Freddie color and the large Bomber Mud Minnow in black/chartreuse tail.  Redfish are in their summer pattern and when you get on a school you can drift for miles catching one right after another.  The Captain has had some unusual cancellations due to illnesses and our friends can grab a trip by calling him as soon as possible." 

Gary Clark

Interested in a Rendezvous with some Giant Redfish? 

For Excellence in Outfitting Contact: 

Captain Keith Kennedy

Born To Fish Charters

(504) 908-3108

Email: kennedy7676@peoplepc.com

FYI:

El Grande Lures "Boom R Ang" in Foxy Fred 

Visit: www.elgrandelures.com

World Class Redfish Action on Light Tackle

Geat Fishing Reports Continue for Redfish

Friend and avid Redfish angler, Dr. Gary Clark is at it again with Captain Keith Kennedy down in Venice, LA.

Gary reports that fishing the 20th - 22nd was excellent with fish above 30# common. Captain Keith has a few 3 day 4 night trips available for late summer and early fall fishing. All in all this has been a very good summer for the Giant Reds around Venice, LA. 

Fish On, Redfish On...Redfish Fishing ON FIRE!

As Gary Clark reports below, Redfish fishing is definitely on fire in and around the Mississippi Delta region. Check out his report.

Gary Clark June 28, 2013 

Well, saying that the redfish are on fire presently with Captain Keith Kennedy is putting it mildly.  Along with Jeff Stagg and David Fields, I just completed my latest trip to Born to Fish Charters in Venice, Louisiana, and the action was just incredible.  In three days, we boated 111 bull reds to 38 pounds (Jeff-pic) with several over 30 and most over 20 pounds.  The last day alone we caught 50, but that doesn't accurately describe the action we encountered.  Most were hammered the last 2 hours of the trip when the Captain decided to change locations and we found a wide open bite that brought vicious blast after blast one cast after another.  The bait of choice was no contest.  Far and away the best was El Grande Lures Boom-R-Ang in Foxy Fred color (see below).  It is a larger size fluke-type bait with a unique split tail and the redfish simply love it.  You can rig it on a jig head, with a weighted hook or a heavy single hook---doesn't really matter---just fish it!  We fished them under popping corks to attract even more attention.  This was simply my latest super trip with Captain Keith and I hope all my fishing friends get to experience this remarkable fishery as soon as possible.  Without question, Keith's complete 3-day package is the biggest bargain in all of sport fishing.   Go for it!

All the best.

Gary

Foxy Fred Boom R Ang by El Grande Lures 

Maybe you're ready for a battle of your own with the Bull Reds of the Delta. We can assist you with planning your next fishin' expedition to Venice, LA to fish with Captain Keith. Don't hesitate to call or drop us an email.

Captain Keith Kennedy June 27, 2013

Contact us soon to reserve your dates 

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AWESOME ACRES OF REDFISH...For your fishing pleasure.

DON"T MISS THESE 5 PHOTO'S ANGLING FRIENDS...I like 'grip and grin' pictures just as much as the next. Who doesn't like a good hoistm' and holdm' photo shoot. I'll be the first to jump up and grab a camera for a great shot of a fishin' expeditions client with their trophy. But these 5 photo's may represent the most incredible feeding frenzy you have ever seen. Acres of Giant Redfish recently photographed on a feeding binge near Whiskey Island, LA.

Click on Each Photo to Enlarge

Good fishin'


David Fields
Outfitter
david@fishingtheAmericas.com
877.755.4950

Return to the Delta...Day 3 Report...Bull Red Fish, YES...Oil, NO!

Wednesday the 25 was an awesome day for Red Fish action, no question. Yesterday, Thursday 26th, was a so so day...we have those too. Rain was concentrated in the area of south pass and east bay all day, sometimes very heavy, with rolling seas at the beach of 2-4 feet and some areas more. We were able to pound out 20 Reds to 27#. Still not a bad day for roughly 3 hours actual fishing.

So figure three anglers had 138 Bull Reds to 36# over two and 1/2 days. Not bad. But we should well remember that this is within 50 miles of the worst oil spill on record, certainly on the Gulf Coast of the US. Let me point out, although the well bore appears to be plugged (sealed) there is still a monumental effort taking place to clean up the region. Workforce and support personal, remediation vessels, enforcement agencies and regulatory are everywhere...that's good. But even better...the oil and residual effects are certainly being remediated and all involved should be congratulated and thanked for their efforts and commitment.

I want to remind you of one last thing...the fishing is fantastic and the fish are as under pressured right now as ever. So if you're ready for some outstanding monster Bull Red action give me a call and let me set you up with Captain Keith Kennedy for a trip to the Delta!

Return to the Delta...Day 2 Report Red Hot Red Fish Action

Every so often you have "ONE OF THOSE DAYS"... know what I mean?

Everything lined up perfect today for just that kinda' day. Tides right, wind right, seas right. Mostly non stop action 8:30 am - 2:00 pm ...doubles and triples of "fish on" frequently. 83 Bull Reds up to Jeff' Staggs 36# Giant...4 over 30#...a bakers dozen over 25#. Several have emailed me and yes, I plan to have some video clips of some of the action. But I will have to get it edited first. So for now if you want to see some video of this kind off action slip on over to our Monster Bulls on the Beach video page.

Day 3 Report in about 24 hours. Stay tuned!

Back to Venice and the Delta to Test the Bull Reds

Back to Venice and the Delta next week to test the Bull Reds...I must admit, I'm a little apprehensive. What will I find the conditions like after the last 100 days? Captain Keith says, "the water in beautiful...the beaches are clean for the most part...the mullet busting and the birds are diving. Had a friend fish last Friday and Saturday...outside island of Blind Bay and did great on Monster Reds. He said they boated a number of fish 42'' long and had a number of bigger fish break off..." I can LIKE that! And if it all works out I'm confident I've got a wad of fishin' expeditions clients ready to head on down to Cajun Land for some Monster Red Fish action! I'll report from Captain Keith's Camp next week. South Pass...you're in my sights!