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The bite is on!

May 26, 2026 Lake Charles 10 photos
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Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tripletail
Tripletail
Black Drum
Black Drum

Trip Summary

We are fishing reefs early morning catching speckled trout on soft plastics. Then going to chase other species with live shrimp. The bite is on and we are starting to already catch tripletails!
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Bradley Laningham
Lake-charles, Louisiana, United States
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"Most of the world is covered in water. A fisherman's job is simple, pick out the best parts." Cat 5 Fishing Charters is owned and operated by Captain Bradley Laningham, a Lake Charles, Louisiana native. Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler! Where...

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High winds still making boxes
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Lots of redfish action
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