Venice Tuna, Hopedale Reds, and Louisiana Snapper Season Heating Up

On this week's episode, host Andre’ Savoie covers two strong Louisiana fishing reports from the marshes around Hopedale and Delacroix down to the offshore grounds out of Venice. The episode features Capt. Jimmy Corley of Waterfowl Specialist, who breaks down a hot redfish bite and improving trout action around Shell Beach, Hopedale, Delacroix, Breton Sound, and Lake Borgne, followed by Capt. Josh Edwards of Calcutta Gold Fishing Charters, who shares a Venice offshore report focused on yellowfin tuna, blackfin tuna, red snapper, mahi, and what anglers can expect as summer patterns build.Capt. Jimmy Corley of Waterfowl Specialist says wind has been the biggest factor, pushing many trips into protected Delacroix marshes where redfish are holding around grass lines, bait, and shallow ponds. When the wind lays down, he expects trout to stay strong around deeper water, rigs, flow pipes, Lake Borgne, Breton Sound, the MRGO rocks, and areas with birds and bait. He also mentions Zook Rods, popping corks, live shrimp from Campo’s, Matrix Shad, and Vudu-style baits.Capt. Josh Edwards of Calcutta Gold Fishing Charters reports a solid Venice offshore bite with yellowfin tuna, blackfin tuna, and excellent red snapper action. Tuna have been mostly in the 30- to 40-mile range, with yellowfin around 50 to 60 pounds and blackfin around 15 to 25 pounds. He also says small mahi are showing around grass lines, better fish should arrive soon, and snapper numbers remain strong around rigs, mud humps, and state-water structure.Sponsors:EMS Endeck PVC DeckingAFTCOHilton’s RealTime NavigatorSlipSki SolutionsPure Flats