Day 2 with Frank McCreery and his family was a perfect way to wrap up their trip. The trout stayed hungry, keeping everyone busy throughout the morning. Before heading in, we decided to add a little more excitement by hooking into a couple of bull redfish. There’s nothing quite like hearing the drag scream after a morning of catching trout. It was great having Frank and his family back after all these years. Seeing returning guests leave with smiles, coolers full of fish, and new memories is one of the best parts of this job. Thank you again for making the trip from Virginia. I hope it won’t be long before we do it all again!

Hulett Evans was back for another trip, and it’s always great seeing familiar faces at the dock. Even though he ended up making the trip solo, we had a fantastic morning chasing speckled trout. We spent the day culling fish, focusing on quality over quantity, and the bigger trout definitely wanted a cork presentation. By the end of the trip, we had a great box of quality fish and another successful day in the Louisiana marsh. Hulett, thank you for your continued support over the years. Repeat customers like you mean a lot, and I always enjoy having you aboard. Looking forward to the next trip!

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.

Day 1 with Frank McCreery and his family was one I had been looking forward to. Frank and his family traveled down from Virginia and hadn’t fished with me in several years. It’s always special when returning guests come back after a long break, and this trip picked up right where the last one left off. Once we figured out the pattern, everyone got in on steady action and caught some quality fish. Watching families reconnect over a great day on the water is one of the best parts of being a guide. Frank, thank you and your family for making the trip back to South Louisiana. It was a pleasure having y’all aboard again, and I hope it won’t be as long before the next visit!

Day 2 called for a different game plan, so we left the trout alone and went after drum. The change worked out perfectly. The drum were biting well, keeping the crew busy and providing plenty of action throughout the trip. These fish fight hard and make excellent table fare, making for another successful day on the water. It’s always fun to mix things up over a multi-day trip, and South Louisiana offers enough variety to keep every day a little different. Another great crew and another memorable day in the books!

I recently helped with another annual trip for Chris and his crew, and it was every bit as much fun as the years before. These guys are the kind of anglers every guide enjoys having on the boat. From the moment they arrived at the dock, there was nonstop joking, friendly smack talk, and plenty of laughs. Add some solid fishing to the mix, and it made for another outstanding day on the water. It’s always something I look forward to each year, and I’m grateful they continue making South Louisiana part of their annual tradition. Looking forward to seeing everyone back again next season!