EPIC CONDITIONS = EPIC SIGHT FISING for Redfish - Super Fun to Watch the fly swim and see the eat!

[@slevensis]

I really do enjoy your angling adventures Drew, and one of the things I really enjoy about your videos is you don't talk too much and have no banjo music in the background. Please don't change your format-- BobA

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u for the feedback. Nope, you'll never hear music on my vids. Have heard many others say it and appreciate the insight!

[@amusingfishing]

Angling is just a way of relaxing and escaping in the countryside. Thanks for sharing this nice fishing

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, definitely fun but I wouldn't call redfish relaxing...it's pretty intense lol! But I do sleep well at night!

[@blakepumphrey8782]

Sunny day and no wind on the Gulf Coast... you are living clean man

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, no kidding...that's why I keep my schedule clean from Oct to Jan...when I see those conditions...I'm gone!

[@DavidTyrpak]

Love your videos! Makes me feel like I'm out there fishing.

[@neillee4406]

that last fish was a good one! conditions were incredible. could see the actual moment of the eat in 5-6inches of water!

[@LooknFishy]

I'm not quick to use the word epic, way over used, but in this case it was fitting! Some crazy eats in those conditions!

[@chrisowenuk3792]

Another brilliant video, sight fishing is what we dream about and what an amazing place to fish. Really enjoying your videos, no music just a great fishing video. Need videos like this now, we are in full lockdown in the UK not even allowed to fish.

[@LooknFishy]

Yea, sight fishing reds is super fun. Appreciate the good vibes. Definitely hope things get back to normal...can't imagine life w/o fishing!

[@zacharytopor1748]

You make it look easy. I've got a year and a half left in LA for school. Hope to have a day like that before I go. Awesome content.

[@LooknFishy]

If I lived there now I'd get nothing done, especially not school!

[@JKonstanzer]

Truly amazing. You know this area and these fish and again your agility is amazing

[@LooknFishy]

Fortunate to spend lots of time in both over the years. An amazing fishery!

[@tbdarrin]

Nice!👍

[@LooknFishy]

Thx dude!

[@spencerbass7142]

Wow. I am planning a trip in 2021 to SW Louisiana. Sue looks like fun!

[@LooknFishy]

You won't regret it, such a special place from the people to the fishery!

[@spencerbass7142]

@@LooknFishy I am excited. I will try the kayak place that you sent me the link to.

[@garylee190]

Great video. Seriously nice red fish. Congrats!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, that was such a fun day...glad the video captures some of the excitement!

[@rtucker51]

Awesome video. Been researching Reds here. Hoping to give it a try soon.

[@LooknFishy]

They have a way of changing you but in a good way lol!

[@coltonheyen350]

Epic to watch

[@LooknFishy]

Like what u did there!

[@davidream5175]

The most fun ever!

[@LooknFishy]

I agree...I'd sell everything I own and move tomorrow lol!

[@riverrightoutdoors]

Red fishing is on the list of things to do great vid drew 👊

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, don't wait too long...you're gonna wish u did it sooner lol!

[@FreeFormFlyFisher]

This just looks way too fun. Awesome vid

[@LooknFishy]

It is some serious fun. Redfish were made for the fly!

[@gerbenheijdt4698]

Nice video, sight fishing on big fish👍

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u man, super fun trip!

[@DGaydon]

Wow that looks like a lot of fun! Crazy how shallow some of the fish are holding - I'm assuming you couldn't even get in that kind of water with a pedal drive kayak.

[@LooknFishy]

Yea, that skinny water is super fun! A pedal drive would have worked most places. The ones that fold up would work on the flats...I've used a coosa fd in the past and sometimes wish I still had a pedal drive. I always want one when I'm heading out and returning from the launch and mostly in the deeper canals. The trade was pushing it around once I got to a flat. The pedal drive kayaks are bigger and don't push well. Definitely still trying to find that perfect balance between covering water and moving on a flat!

[@grahamstewart7980]

@@LooknFishy I’ve had those thoughts too. I’ve also considered getting a pedal kayak, pulling the drive and using a paddle on the flats. The pedal drives seem like they could be problematic in shallow water. Love your redfish videos! Grand Isle is a special place.

[@LooknFishy]

@@grahamstewart7980 well if you figure out the balance please let me know, I'll do the same!

[@troyenis5829]

Enjoyed the video. I fish for reds on Gulf Coast of Texas; a question that I have is where and what do you do with your fly while you are paddling? I am watching all your redfish videos and will switch to Colorado fishing for next summer. Thanks.

[@LooknFishy]

I either leave it in the water with about a rod length of line out or place in near my foot and throw it out when I transition from paddle to rod!

[@jarrodshields2078]

Great video! What weight rod were you using for those hogs? 9 weight maybe? And what kind of patterns were they taking? Shrimp, bait fish, etc? Thanks!

[@LooknFishy]

Mostly a 9ft 8wt and unweighted shrimp and red fish crack...but kwans and crabs all work. Went to weighted flies when I found drops. Keep a 9wt as my back up.

[@jarrodshields2078]

Gotcha. Appreciate the info.

[@davidhalesmith2491]

@@LooknFishy never mind got my answer here! Thx Drew.

[@EE0971]

I’ve been wanting to do this exact kind of trip, but I’m not sure what I need to know about tides, where it’s safe to paddle. Would you mind sharing some tips?

[@LooknFishy]

The tides in LA are not anything to really worry about unless you're near an inlet...like bridgeside marina in Grand Isle. They can get strong there but mostly in the marsh, the worry is getting stuck which isn't really a worry in a kayak. But generally speaking, the swings are 1 to 1.5 feet...winter with north winds can drain the marsh. But the rest of the year the tides just are a good way of targeting areas fish will hang out. The further from the coast hardly any impact on tides...areas I fish that are 20 miles in may only drop a few inches.... "Near the coast tides matter most". A good safe place to get a intro to sela redfishing is PAC kayak rental in Montegut, LA. It's the kayak fishing hub for sela. Definitely give them a look!

[@EE0971]

Thank you

[@EE0971]

Wanted to say thanks again for the tips. Drove down from Missouri and caught some reds! PAC kayak is great.

[@LooknFishy]

@@EE0971 that's great man, glad you found some. Gotta say, u made that happen quick lol!

[@dakotalewis4727]

Would you consider using a TFO axiom II-X

[@LooknFishy]

I'd consider any fast action rod really. Anything that can handle streamers or weighted flies would work.

[@fishduckdog]

What weight rod are you using for Reds?

[@LooknFishy]

9ft 8wt!

[@davidhalesmith2491]

This is one of your best, Drew. What model Astral PFD is that one?

[@LooknFishy]

The v-eight I believe, had it for like 5 years.