Louisiana Marsh 2024

I have caught King Salmon and Tarpon bigger that this Bull Red but never a fish stronger.  I was so tired after landing this brute that I could not hold him up for a photo.  This fish weighed 35 pounds on the Boga Grip and was guide measured at 50 inches!  The fish was fully revived and quickly swam away.
I have caught King Salmon and Tarpon bigger that this Bull Red but never a fish stronger. I was so tired after landing this brute that I could not hold him up for a photo. This fish weighed 35 pounds on the Boga Grip and was guide measured at 50 inches! The fish was fully revived and quickly swam away.
A magnificent Live Oak
A magnificent Live Oak
Nothing better than fresh gulf shrimp.
Nothing better than fresh gulf shrimp.
Definitely a stud Bull Redfish!
Definitely a stud Bull Redfish! "Life is Good on the Fly!"
Todd McClain with his first Redfish on fly.
Todd McClain with his first Redfish on fly.
Marsh Camp
Marsh Camp
I have been fly fishing with Lance Ledet for a lot of years.  Best guide in the marsh and a great guy.
I have been fly fishing with Lance Ledet for a lot of years. Best guide in the marsh and a great guy.
Tools of the trade, 8wt. fly rods and nothing but Abel Reels.
Tools of the trade, 8wt. fly rods and nothing but Abel Reels.
The teeth are why this fish is called a Sheephead.  They are the Permit of the marsh.
The teeth are why this fish is called a Sheephead. They are the Permit of the marsh.
Hell's Bay skiff.
Hell's Bay skiff.
Beautiful Sheephead caught by Tom Gazaway.
Beautiful Sheephead caught by Tom Gazaway.
My good friend, Tom Gazaway hooked up.
My good friend, Tom Gazaway hooked up.
Tom Gazaway with a big ole Black Drum.
Tom Gazaway with a big ole Black Drum.
Lance Ledet
Lance Ledet
Big headed Bull Redfish and Abel Reel
Big headed Bull Redfish and Abel Reel
Something about the marsh just soothes the soul.
Something about the marsh just soothes the soul.
Early morning run.  Tom Gazaway on the left and Lance Ledet.
Early morning run. Tom Gazaway on the left and Lance Ledet.
Just sitting by the dock of the bay.
Just sitting by the dock of the bay.
Oil or gas platform.
Oil or gas platform.
Home Sweet Home!
Home Sweet Home!