South Louisiana Marsh Cleanup, Big Trout, and Deep Drop Swordfish

On this episode of the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, host Andre’ Savoie covers two very different but equally compelling South Louisiana topics with Capt. Jimmy Corley of Waterfowl Specialist Guide Service and Capt. Hays Burleigh of All-Fins Fishing Charters and Fourchon Marina. The episode highlights a community-driven marsh cleanup effort in St. Bernard Parish, a red-hot speckled trout bite in the New Orleans area, and an offshore deep drop swordfishing trip out of Fourchon that produced a 242-pound personal-best fish.In St. Bernard Parish, Capt. Jimmy Corley explains why he started organizing an annual bayou and marsh cleanup after seeing just how much hurricane debris, trash, and abandoned material was piling up in the marsh. He shares how the event works, why volunteers do not need to own a boat to participate, and how the cleanup has grown into a community effort backed by local supporters and parish partners. Jimmy also gives a fishing update from the Shell Beach and Campos area, including a strong spring speckled trout bite, signs that bait is pushing back into the marsh, and what he is looking for when targeting trout and redfish around points, pockets, and cuts.Out of Fourchon, Capt. Hayes of All-Fins Fishing Charters and Fourchon Marina breaks down a recent daytime deep drop swordfishing trip that produced a 242-pound swordfish and explains how this fishery works during daylight hours. He talks about targeting the ledge in 1,000 to 1,500 feet of water, how subtle swordfish bites can be, why line size and sinker weight matter, and what he looks for before feeding line and waiting on a fish to commit. Hayes also shares how long these fights can last, what makes Fourchon such a strong jumping-off point for offshore trips, and why one bite is sometimes all it takes to make the whole day.Sponsors:AFTCOHilton’s RealTime NavigatorSlipSki Solutions