A southern fly fishing guide service
on the Gulf Coast of Louisiana.
Operating in the marshes surrounding New Orleans, you can find world class fishing just a short ride from the heart of southern culture.
A $100 deposit is required to secured your spot on the boat. It can be paid through our website with the form on the right (3.2% fee added when booking online) or by mailing a check to:
Lucas Bissett
321 Nicklaus Dr.
Slidell, LA 70458
Any cancellations outside of 30 days will result in the loss of your deposit unless trip is re-booked within a year of original booking date. Cancellations made within a week of a trip, the customer will pay in full. Cancellations due to weather result in a refund of deposit or rescheduling of trip.
The Dogwood Lodge is a great on the water option where we pick you up from the boat. Click here to go to their website to book your stay.
Or we recommend staying at Best Western Plus in Chalmette, La (504) 309-6360 or in Slidell, La at the Sleep Inn (985) 641-2143 or Holiday Inn and Suites (985) 639-0890.
The Ritz Carlton (504) 524-1331, Riverside Hilton (504) 561-0500, and Hotel Mazarin (504) 581-7300 are three great hotel options. If you choose to stay in the city we ask you make necessary arrangements to get to Penny's Cafe on the days you fish. Renting a car is a cheap option to explore the city and make your way to and from Penny's. There are also cabs that will bring you to and from Penny's.
Fishing License: 3-day license is the shortest license available and can be purchased by clicking here or by calling 1-888-765-2602. Make sure to let your operator know you are fishing with a guide (Code 79).
I have all the gear you will need on the boat (fly rods 8 and 9 wt, spin gear, leaders, tippets, flies and baits) so if you don’t have any or don’t want to travel with it we have you covered.