Need help on a saltwater fishing trip package

[Vermiform]

A friend got me and my dad interested in going fishing with him in South Louisiana. He was working on getting a package where the boat rental, lodging, food, equipment and some eating were included.

Well it all looks like it might fall through, but my dad and I are still wanting to go. We are not big fishermen, and we have never been salt water fishing on a boat. Do any of you have any experience with the tourist fishing outfits down there? Can anyone recommend one that will take care of us and show us a good time?

 

[chootem]

If you are wanting to go offshore I would call Jamie Gaspard with "Pure Adrenalin" awesome guy great boat!!! 225-572-5788
If you are wanting to go inshore spec and reds I would call Thad Robichaux. Don't have his number handy but you could send him a message on facebook..... http://www.facebook.com/thad.robichaux

Good Luck!!!!

 

[1911Dave]

You want to go inshore or offshore?

 

[dragginaknee]

Super strike charters for offshore out of Venice. Mike gallo with angling adventures out of Slidell for specks and reds

 

[Vermiform]

You want to go inshore or offshore?

Honestly don't know. The only kind of fishing I used to do is lazy creek bank cat-fishing. My dad is getting up there in age and this could end up being our last father-son adventure, so I would like it to be memorable.

 

[dragginaknee]

Inshore is alot cheaper than off shore. Depends what you want to catch tho

 

[1911Dave]

If you want to do inshore I highly recommend Captain Charlie Thomason. He is one of the best inshore guys there is out there. He is located in Hopedale. On his trips they cater to you very well and are the oldest guide service down in that area. They also have a very nice lodge to stay at. You will never see one of their guides fishing while in the boat with you. Its one of my biggest pet peeves with most guides.

http://www.captaincharlie.com/

 

[Vermiform]

Inshore is alot cheaper than off shore. Depends what you want to catch tho

Price isn't as much of a factor as fun factor. What's the differences in fish; inshore vs offshore? Are we less likely to catch anything offshore? Will offshore be any cooler temperature wise?

 

[Vermiform]

I also want to take a moment to thank everyone for their responses thus far. All of them are very much appreciated.

 

[SirIsaacNewton]

Price isn't as much of a factor as fun factor. What's the differences in fish; inshore vs offshore? Are we less likely to catch anything offshore? Will offshore be any cooler temperature wise?

Mostly size and fight duration. Some of those offshore fish can fight for multiple hours. Inshore fishing is more for reds and speckled trout which can put up fights as well but are just really fun to catch and are good eating. Offshore can be physically exhausting so if your dad isn't in decent shape physically I would suggest more inshore stuff if he is healthy go offshore.

 

[daxt79]

Bourgeois Fishing Charters out of Lafitte is a great trip. All you need to do is show up. They have a camp, cook dinner, breakfast, provide sandwiches while on the boat, & clean you fish for you while you eat lunch back at the camp. The trips we've went on they took us fishing the afternoon we got there & the following morning until noon-1:00.

http://www.neworleansfishing.com/index.html

 

[jhans504]

Price isn't as much of a factor as fun factor. What's the differences in fish; inshore vs offshore? Are we less likely to catch anything offshore? Will offshore be any cooler temperature wise?

Inshore you'll likely catch mainly specks & reds. Offshore you could go the reef fish route (snapper, amberjack, grouper, etc.) or the pelagic fish route (Tuna, sails, marlin, etc.). I wouldn't say that you are more or less likely to catch fish either way. Pound for pound, I prefer offshore.

If you choose the offshore route, I can HIGHLY recommend Mule Team Charters (http://www.muleteamcharters.com/). Those boys will put you on the fish, and being able to stay down there is a huge plus.

Either way you go, good luck.

 

[Vermiform]

All great replies guys. Thank you so much! Next phase is to talk it over with Dad and see which he wants to do. Then I will go back over this thread and make some phone calls.

We were locked in with our friend because we didn't know anything and he was the experienced fisherman. When it started to fall through, we were just SOL. I don't know why I didn't think of asking yall sooner.

 

[Vermiform]

And Offshore it is. Going to make some calls tomorrow to a few of the guys recommended here. I'll update as I go. Thanks again!

 

[Vermiform]

Well I was kinda hoping to find an offshore outfit that also lodged you and cooked for you like Bourgeois does. It doesn't look like any exist. It's not that important to me, but it would simplify things. Anybody know of one (that they would recommend)?

 

[Vermiform]

Bourgeois Fishing Charters out of Lafitte is a great trip. All you need to do is show up. They have a camp, cook dinner, breakfast, provide sandwiches while on the boat, & clean you fish for you while you eat lunch back at the camp. The trips we've went on they took us fishing the afternoon we got there & the following morning until noon-1:00.

http://www.neworleansfishing.com/index.html

Booked with Bourgeois. Thanks for all the responses!

 

[daxt79]

Booked with Bourgeois. Thanks for all the responses!

You & your dad should enjoy it. Let us know how it goes & stay away from the white drink ice chest. I'm sure you'll find out why.

 

[Poweboy]

If you want to do inshore I highly recommend Captain Charlie Thomason. He is one of the best inshore guys there is out there. He is located in Hopedale. On his trips they cater to you very well and are the oldest guide service down in that area. They also have a very nice lodge to stay at. You will never see one of their guides fishing while in the boat with you. Its one of my biggest pet peeves with most guides.

http://www.captaincharlie.com/

+1 I have been going with him since I was 9 and have never had a bad experience. The man knows how to put you on some fish. His lodging is great too.