Fly Fishing Louisiana Coast PA

by Cooper Jr.,Peter

• ISBN13: 9780881506655
• ISBN10: 0881506656
• Edition: 00
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-10-30
• Publisher: Countryman Press

Summary

Great fishing in great settings with great people and great food, too! Where else can you catch tarpon, eat authentic jambalaya, and dance to zydeco, all in one day? This is the first, and definitive, guide to saltwater fly fishing in Louisiana-inshore, coastal, and offshore. This where-to, how-to guide's coverage begins on the western edge of Cajun Country, in the Lake Charles region, and extends east to the Mississippi River Delta. Louisiana harbors an amazing range of fish: redfish, specks, flounder, tripletail, cobia, tarpon, crevalle jacks, and Spanish mackerel, even largemouth bass, and the author cues you in to what gear to bring, from rod to fly, and provides essential information on local guides; marinas; sporting goods; outfitters; suggestions for sightseeing on your fishing down time; accommodations, from motels to plantation beds; and venues for authentic regional "good eating" and music. Many of Louisiana's year-round saltwater opportunities, both offshore and inshore, were developed in the past 10 years. In that time, there's been a growth of fly fishing in the state, and catch-and-release has replaced the ice-chest as a measure of fishing success. Whether you're sight-casting, blind-casting, surfcasting, or casting from your "mud-boat," here's your chance to hook into your biggest fish ever. Conventioneers and revelers alike in the Big Easy#xE2;#xAC;#x1D;pack your rod for your next trip, and get out and fish!

Author Biography

Pete Cooper, Jr., is a full-time freelance outdoor writer from Buras, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Elected to the Louisiana Sportsmen's Hall of Fame in 2003, Cooper also has taught statewide seminars on fly fishing and has published numerous articles in state, regional, and national magazines such as Fly Fishing in Salt Waters, Fly Fish America, and Louisiana Conservationist. He is considered a pioneer of saltwater fly fishing in the state

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 9
Prologue	p. 11
Introduction	p. 13
Texas Beginnings
Confessions of a Louisiana Fly-Tyer
Popular Saltwater Sport Fishes of Louisiana
Redfish	p. 23
Specks	p. 38
Flounder	p. 51
Sheepshead	p. 56
Tripletail	p. 61
King Mackerel	p. 67
Close Combat	p. 77
Cobia	p. 82
Tarpon	p. 87
Crevalle Jacks	p. 96
The "Lesser Types"	p. 102
The "Blue-Water Beasties"	p. 110
Destinations
The Lake Charles Area	p. 123
The Lafayette Area	p. 137
The Houma Area	p. 149
The Grand Isle Area	p. 161
The Lafitte Area	p. 179
The Delta-Inshore	p. 191
The Delta-Offshore	p. 201
Eastern Waters	p. 213
Boats, Bugs, and Other Concerns	p. 223
Flies and Such	p. 231
Index	p. 246
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