Hot Summer Reds . . . Redfish That Is!

The Outstanding Redfish Action Continues around the Delta!

What else can I say? But these last several reports so clearly describe the fishing in the Delta area this summer. Perhaps the best is the old school saying’, “When it’s Hot . . .  it’s Hot!” Whether it’s the weather or the Redfish bite . . . the time is right!

Mike Loyd, George Burns and friends fished with Captain Keith Kennedy, Born to Fish Charters last week and report they had another great trip with The Captain!

“David,
Wanted to share a few shots of the fish we caught the past three days with Captain Keith.  A great three days of fishing.  Between  two boats we averaged about 24 catches per boat per day with our largest Redfish being 32lbs.”  __Mike Loyd 

Steve Oliver from Decatur, IL. Steve def got in on some Redfish Heat!

So here is a tidbit for those who can act Real Fast. The Captain had a cancellation and the last week (as of this moment) of August is available for an arrival on August 24 or 25. This won't last long. If you're ready for some "Redfish Heat", call the Captain . . . Real Fast!

For Excellence in Outfitting Contact:

Captain Keith Kennedy

Born to Fish Charters

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

World Class Redfish Action on Light Tackle!

Delta Redfish Action Continues

Excellent Delta Redfish Action Continues!

Just returned from another great trip to the Delta with angling friends Gary Clark and Jeff Stagg. Among other trips for each of us, these late June dates when we meet up at Camp are our favorites. Seasonal conditions are usually about as optimal as possible the last week of June. This trip proved to be no different except for the unusual local weather pattern that presented itself on day two. But hey, we take the good with the "other" and are blessed to enjoy this incredible fishery. Gary's report below describes our three days fishing with our friend, Captain Keith Kennedy who operates Born to Fish Charters out of Venice, LA.

Gary takes the prize for the Red with the most spots this trip.

Here's his report:

"Boy, was it hard to believe the marine forecast for the first day of our latest trip to Louisiana to fish with Captain Keith Kennedy of Born to Fish Charters.  Waves of 0 to 1 foot, which is simply unheard of!  But, sure enough, that's precisely what met us when the Captain reached the spot he wanted to fish.  Within moments, everybody was hooked up to a big redfish all going in different directions!  For the next several hours, to have triple and quadruple hookups, all it took was having that many baits in the water.  When the dust settled---or rather, the water calmed from all the action---45 bull redfish to 28 pounds (Jeff Stagg) had come over the rail.  

As always, with that kind of fishing on the first day, you just can't wait for the second day.  Then, as so often happens, what a difference a day made.  Trying his best to put us into fish early, the Captain made our way all the way down to the Head of the Passes on the River.  At that point, storms on both sides of us made it very clear that the prudent course of action was to return to camp, and that's precisely what we did.  

Late morning we headed out again, but the second day's fishing was nothing like the first day.  We fished really hard for a total of two bull reds! 

Then came the finale! On the third day, we returned to the original scene of the crime, and it was game on all over again!  Another storm caused us to seek shelter, but after it passed, the Captain made the right decision to return to where all the action had been, and sure enough, doubles and triples were on again!  We finished the last day with a total of 40 redfish, and David Fields nailed the big one of the trip at 34 pounds (pic attached). I managed a nice red with more spots on both sides than I have ever seen.

 Another Giant Red from the area know as "Dead Womans Pass"

Before I reveal the best lures for this outing, let me just say that this latest trip exemplifies why it's so good to book Capt. Keith's 3 day, 4 night all-inclusive package. Booking only 1 or 2 days can be very hit or miss. With 3 days of fishing, it's usually for sure that at least one of those days the weather and the fish will cooperate.  It's not uncommon for 2 days to be good, and if you get all 3 to be good, you can consider yourself to be very fortunate. 

Now for the lures.  As has been so often the case, the El Grande "Boom-R-Ang" saltwater fluke bait in Foxy Fred color was just exceptional. (See FYI below)  Bomber mudminnows in white with chartreuse tail also did their thing.  A new wrinkle developed by the Captain calls for two H & H queen cocahoe minnows to be arrayed on the same 8/0 circle hook, and this produced quite well.  Jeff Stagg upped the ante on this rig by replacing the minnows with two 6 inch twister tail grubs.  On the last day, all he had to do for an immediate hookup was to get this rig close to the water!  And I must mention that the Captain caught a very nice bull red, field testing his new lure creation, the Rag Tag.  No doubt you will be hearing big things to come of this innovation! 

As always, I hope all our fishing buddies can enjoy this fantastic fishing with the Captain for about 1/5 the cost of our international travel!  Bass wishes, Gary Clark"

Jeff claims the title for longest Red of the trip!

Interested in a Rendezvous with some Giant Reds? 

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 Freddy

World Class Redfish Action on Light Tackle

  

Redfish Action in the LA Delta

Redfish Action Heating Up in the LA Delta Region

As the Gulf Coast temperatures heat up around the Delta area so does the action for Bull Redfish. Fishing out of Venice, LA, avid Redfish angler Dr. Gary Clark and friends report excellent results for three days of fishing this past week. The three anglers landed 84 Bull Reds over three days fishing with the largest weighing in at 34 1/2 pounds. Clark reports most fish were taken with soft plastics fished under a popping cork with two specific baits. The El Grande Boom R Ang in Shrimp color and the Berkley Ripple Shad were the big ticket baits for the trip. 

Services were provided by Captain Keith Kennedy, Born to Fish Charters. Captain Keith offers the total package including lodging, excellent meals, drinks, tackle, bait, boat and exceptional guide services.  If you want an all inclusive package with proven results contact Captain Keith at the number below. Limited openings are available for the remainder of this summer and fall season which is just Heating Up!

Gary Clark with friend David and his new personal best Monster Red at 34 1/2 

pounds

For Excellence in Outfitting Contact:

Captain Keith Kennedy

Born to Fish Charters

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

World Class Redfish Action on Light Tackle

Fishing the Americas reports: Fall Bull Redfish BITE is ON!

It appears that the typical Fall Bull Redfish Feeding Frenzy around the Louisiana Delta is ramping up. Latest report after fishing with Captain Keith Kennedy is just in from Dr. Gary Clark. 

Gary Clark with a Giant Delta Red

Gary has just returned from Venice after fishing this past Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and writes:

"Last October, my two cousins, Joe and Lynn Payne joined me in Louisiana for their first redfish trip ever.  Naturally, it was with Captain Keith Kennedy of Born to Fish Charters, and we did so well that a return visit this year was in order.  That 3 day trip has just been completed and it was pretty spectacular, especially the second day when 62 bull reds to 32 pounds made it over the side of Captain Keith's boat. As some of you know, the Captain can get a little grouchy when, despite all of his best efforts, the redfish simply refuse to cooperate.  Fortunately, his mood---and ours---was decidedly upbeat as a total of 101 redfish averaging about 20 pounds each enthusiastically came out to play.  We enjoyed fantastic weather all three days with warm temperatures and very little wind.  Seas were a modest 1-2 feet.  Clearly, Bomber Mud Minnows in black/chartreuse and chartreuse/red tail, along with Berkley Ripple Shad in firetiger, were the lures to have on under popping corks. It was especially enjoyable to catch not a single catfish and to be bothered by only 2 or 3 sharks the entire trip.    I continue to say that this 3 day, all-inclusive package is the best value in all of sportfishing."

Cousins Triple Up!

Gary concludes, "If you can slip in a visit yet this year, Captain Keith has a few openings left, and given favorable winds, the bite should remain very good right up to the first of the new year."   

Fishing the Americas couldn't agree more with Gary, the 3 day 4 night all inclusive package offered by Captain Keith Kennedy is an outstanding value laced with great meals, excellent equipment, a seasoned Bull Redfish guide all located in the heart of the Delta and Monster Redfish waters. Give Captain Keith Kennedy a call and tell him you are calling at the recomendation of David Fields and Fishing the Americas.

Contact Information:

Captain Keith Kennedy

Born to Fish Charters

Email: kennedy7676@peoplepc.com

Phone: 504) 908-3108

Get in on the Fall Bull Redfish Feeding Frenzy yourself soon!

David Fields

Founder / Principal at Fishing the Americas Media

40 year international angling veteran. 10 years hosting fishing fin'atics to exotic angling destinations located throughout the Americas. Blogger, freelance writer and media specialist.