Venice, LA Bull Redfish for July 20 to 22

With the covid virus putting a stop to many International Fishing Trips this season, I was extremely anxious to wet a line and experience some world class fishing action.  I have fished for big bull reds in the past and always said this is a trip that compares to the best fishing in the world.  A few months ago, I contacted Capt. Keith Kennedy of Born To Fish Charters and booked a 4 night/ 3 day fishing package.  I have fished with Capt Keith for many years and he is a great guide always putting us on fish.  I was going with friends Cole Lundquist who has fished with Capt Keith numerous times and Mike Sadar who was coming for his first trip to the Gulf.  On July 19, I flew out of O'Hare Airport on American Airlines without any problem.  The flight was about half full.  We landed in New Orleans and rented a car to drive to Keith's which takes about 1.5 hrs.  Keith supplies all housing, meals, and tackles.  His meals are simply delicious.

  During our stay we had cajun shrimp, Blackened redfish, deep fried redfish and shrimp, and bar-b-que ribs!  A day or so before we arrived the winds switched to the SE which are not ideal.  However, Capt Keith as the norm put us on numerous redfish the first morning.  We landed a total of 29 bull reds and 1 Jack Crevelle, lost numerous reds and battled a few sharks.  Our best tactic was using BlabberMouth popping corks with rootbeer/ chartreuse plastics.  We rigged the plastics using Gamakatsu Inline Octopus Circle SE 8/0 #265418 hooks.  The wind was too strong to use topwater Whopper Ploppers and others.  The action continued throughout the day.  On our second day we awoke to similar conditions.

  The action started out nonstop for the first hour as we probably landed over 10 bulls with my largest at 26lbs landed on the first cast of the morning.  The action slowed as sharks invaded our fishing grounds chasing the reds away.  We landed a total of 20 bulls with another Crevelle landed.  Having fell in love with Giant Trevally fishing out in the seas of Papua New Guinea, I enjoy battling these Jacks on light tackle.  Also the bull reds put on numerous drag burning runs.  On our last day the action slowed as the winds increased with an incoming storm.  However, a few big bulls were landed by all.  All it all it was another great trip with Capt. Kennedy. I experienced no problems at all travelling in and out of the Airports due to virus concerns!   Was great to finally get out and landed some quality fish.  I will be heading back for another round with the bull reds in a few weeks and later this fall.  Capt. Keith has a few prime days remaining this season.  With the International destinations come to a halt, his bookings are filling fast.  Give Keith a call at 504-908-3108 to get into some World Class Fishing Action which last throughout the year!