The Southern Fly 

 
State licensed
 7600 Hopedale Highway, St. Bernard, LA 70085, United States

The Southern Fly 

Up to 9 miles
St. Bernard, LA, United States
17 ft
2

Whether you're looking to pick up a rod for the first time, or you're a seasoned pro looking for that fishing fix, The Southern Fly has you covered. Head out of the prominent fishing communities just south of New Orleans and discover some of Louisiana's – and the country's – best fishing opportunities.

Captain Dave Best will be your guide. A fishing addict for over 15 years, he fell in love with the sport after fishing these very waters and hauling in 30 Redfish. He hopes to get you reeling in with the same success rate, and promises to do whatever he can to help make your fishing dreams come true.

The 17' Beavertail skiff is just the vessel to navigate the shallow waters of the marshlands. A light vessel, she can stay afloat in even the skinniest spots, and will speed off across the open waters with ease thanks to the 70 HP Yamaha engine. Up to 2 guests are welcome aboard for a true Louisiana fishing experience, making use of the rods, reels, fly equipment, or feel free to bring your own.

Chase after some highly prized fish throughout your time aboard and test your skills against these tough creatures. On the fly or while sight casting, you can expect to go after beautiful Redfish, while you'll use a more conventional method to reel in a Trout, Black Drum, or Sheepshead. One thing that's certain, though, is that you're in for a thrilling day proving your strength against these beasts.

Capt. Dave strives to make you feel at home, so just ask him if there's anything specific you would like to do. Children over the age of 6 are welcome to get hooked on fishing, just make sure that they are accompanied by a parent. Other than that, there's nothing else to do but get booking, grab your fishing license, and hop aboard. You're in for a memorable day with The Southern Fly.

Whether you're looking to pick up a rod for the first time, or you're a seasoned pro looking for that fishing fix, The Southern Fly has you covered. Head out of the prominent fishing communities just south of New Orleans and discover some of Louisiana's – and the country's – best fishing opportunities.

Captain Dave Best will be your guide. A fishing addict for over 15 years, he fell in love with the sport after fishing these very waters and hauling in 30 Redfish. He hopes to get you reeling in with the same success rate, and promises to do whatever he can to help make your fishing dreams come true.

The 17' Beavertail skiff is just the vessel to navigate the shallow waters of the marshlands. A light vessel, she can stay afloat in even the skinniest spots, and will speed off across the open waters with ease thanks to the 70 HP Yamaha engine. Up to 2 guests are welcome aboard for a true Louisiana fishing experience, making use of the rods, reels, fly equipment, or feel free to bring your own.

Chase after some highly prized fish throughout your time aboard and test your skills against these tough creatures. On the fly or while sight casting, you can expect to go after beautiful Redfish, while you'll use a more conventional method to reel in a Trout, Black Drum, or Sheepshead. One thing that's certain, though, is that you're in for a thrilling day proving your strength against these beasts.

Capt. Dave strives to make you feel at home, so just ask him if there's anything specific you would like to do. Children over the age of 6 are welcome to get hooked on fishing, just make sure that they are accompanied by a parent. Other than that, there's nothing else to do but get booking, grab your fishing license, and hop aboard. You're in for a memorable day with The Southern Fly.

Dave Best
Captain
Dave Best
11 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Aug 31
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Tarpon
Black Drum
Redfish
+3
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people

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FAQs about The Southern Fly

The Southern Fly offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with The Southern Fly, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Ice box
Trips booked with The Southern Fly include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fly fishing equipment
The Southern Fly offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
The Southern Fly offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with The Southern Fly include:
  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Dave Best
Dave Best
Dave Best

St. Bernard, Louisiana, United States

ID & license verified
Member since January 2017

An avid angler since childhood, Captain Dave has now been fishing these waters for over 15 years. In 2014, he decided to make a profession out of his passion and has been running guides ever since. He knows these waters like the back of his hand and can't wait to take you out. He specializes in targeting Redfish, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Tripletail, Sharks and other species on fly or light spin tackle.

ID & license verified
Member since January 2017

An avid angler since childhood, Captain Dave has now been fishing these waters for over 15 years. In 2014, he decided to make a profession out of his passion and has been running guides ever since. He knows these waters like the back of his hand and can't wait to take you out. He specializes in targeting Redfish, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Tripletail, Sharks and other species on fly or light spin tackle.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
17 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Beavertail
Boat type
Skiff
Engine model
Yamaha F70
Powered by
1 x 70HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Drinks
Water
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Catch and release mandatory

How you can pay

Book with 50% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 50% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in St. Bernard right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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