Day 2 Grind to the Gold

Paul Caston and his crew were back down for another annual trip, and it’s always a pleasure having them aboard. Over the past few years, the group has enjoyed focusing on redfish, so we stayed with the plan and targeted reds once again. The morning started a little slow while we waited for the tide to begin moving, but once the water picked up, the fishing followed. Everyone had a great time reeling in fish and enjoying another day in the Louisiana marsh. Paul, thank you for another successful trip and for the many years of continued business. Repeat guests and long-term relationships are what make this job so rewarding. Looking forward to the next one!

Some trips are all about covering miles. This wasn’t one of them. While helping Capt. Travis Miller with another great crew, we found what we were looking for at our very first stop. The trout weren’t biting every cast, but they kept coming steadily enough that there was never a reason to leave. About two hours later, the crew had 45 speckled trout in the box, all from the same location. Days like this are a good reminder that patience can be just as important as finding the fish. We had a great crew, a steady bite, and another successful morning in the Louisiana marsh.

Day 1 was a special one. One of my longtime returning guests, Steve, was back for another trip, and this time he brought his son, Nick Bekeleski, along for his first experience fishing the Louisiana marsh. I always enjoy introducing someone new to what makes Sportsman’s Paradise so special, and Nick picked a great day to join us. The puppy drum were fired up, keeping us busy most of the morning, and we added a couple of nice redfish to round out the trip. Steve, thank you for the many years of support, friendship, and trust you’ve placed in me. Repeat customers like you mean more than you know, and it was a pleasure spending another day on the water with you and Nick. Looking forward to the next trip!