Patience is Key

This trip was a perfect example of why patience pays off in South Louisiana. I recently helped with a multi-boat group, and our first stop was nearly a bust. With lots of boat traffic and very little tidal movement, we bounced around looking for the right conditions while waiting for the current to pick up. As I was running between spots, I noticed the tide had finally started moving. We stopped, made a few casts, and it was game on. The trout were absolute studs, and the crew stayed busy catching fish as fast as they could—despite a few sharks trying to steal our catch before we could get them to the net. Trips like these remind you that sometimes one well-timed move can completely change the day. Great crew, great fishing, and another memorable day in the Louisiana marsh.