Fly Fishing for Monster Redfish in Louisiana!

Join Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters as he travels to the southernmost point in Louisiana to fly fish for monster redfish in the bayou!
The woodland plantation is 40 minutes from the southernmost point of louisiana and it's settled right on the banks of the mississippi. Built in the 1830s, it was originally a sugar cane plantation and in 1998 the owner Foster Creppel moved a historic church left abandoned in the bayou to the plantation and renovated it to the Spirits Hall you see today. We started our first day out on the Mississippi heading to the canes on the hunt for redfish with our guide, Travis Huckabe.
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00:00 New Orleans, Louisiana
00:33 Woodland Plantation
01:23 On The Mississippi
03:08 First Redfish
03:40 Second Redfish
04:30 Third Redfish
05:15 Fourth Redfish
06:53 Plantation Crab
08:34 Brian's Record Redfish
12:02 Wrapping with Travis
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Welcome to Mad River Outfitters, hosted by professional fly fishing guide, Brian Flechsig and his team of fly fishing guides at Mad River Outfitters. On this channel you will find honest fly fishing education, fly fishing tutorials and product reviews. We're passionate about fly fishing and that's what we hope to share here. More information about who we are can be found on our website (www.madriveroutfitters.com) and also on our Instagram (@madriveroutfitters).
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[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for joining us for a weekend of monster redfishing! What do you think?! Comment below.

[@srmjr4200]

Hey, guys! Awesome video! In fact so awesome, when I found myself in NOLA (still am) I decided to spend a couple nights down at the WP. Of course, it's June so the water was a lot siltier than in the fall, but I still nabbed a pretty decent Red Fish and had plays on a couple of others and either they were non-takers or I blew the cast. Still great times! Thanks, Brian, for introducing me to this cool place. ...Next time, I'll have my own gear with me and a good stock of Plantation Crabs! Ha!

[@blakebarber5950]

Mad River Outfitters. At around 2:00 can you PLEASE tell me the name of the casting platform? I HAVE to get one. Thank you!!!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

@@blakebarber5950 you would have to check with the guide. Travis Huckeba. Link in the video description.

[@aldenrakestraw1002]

Can’t wait to go do this! Redfish on a fly looks so fun! Best time of the year for this? October??

[@Madriveroutfitters]

@@aldenrakestraw1002 Thanks for watching. Give a shout to Brian at the shop with any questions and he’ll be happy to help.

[@scotmardis538]

I have watched this video over and over - outstanding, thanks for sharing.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Why not join us?

[@paulbridgers3820]

Congratulations on your personal best. Love the video. Thanks for sharing. Keep safe.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@bruceacphoto5240]

That was so well produced .!! Great work Cheers to all involved🍻

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@patrickingratta498]

Wow! Great video. It looks like you guys are having a blast...I’d love to try that someday. A pleasure to watch, looking forward to the the next one.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. We’d love to have you along. 2021 dates are on the website.

[@shootthebreeze8169]

Man, I am so glad for you, Brian! I got actual goosebumps whenever you landed that PB. Good stuff.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@L0rd0fTh3N3rdz]

Congratulations! Amazing video. Thanks for sharing the is rare catch.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@dougwelch6724]

Thanks for another masterfully edited adventure and congrats Brian on your new PB!!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for watching!!!

[@marykonchar]

Wow, thanks for sharing a wonderful video.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. We appreciate you being here.

[@Sloughape]

Outstanding and congratulations on a PB Brian. Well produced.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and please stay tuned.

[@mattmaster2582]

Dam! That looks like it was an awesome trip!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

An epic day here at least. Trip was hampered by the hurricane. Next year!!!

[@mtbplumber8490]

Wow, first time I ever got emotional watching a fishing video. Congratulations!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielwilde5582]

Thanks for the vid Plantation Brian

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@derikdrinkle2084]

Congratulations on a great fish. New PB.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@deantreloar]

I’m watching from New Orleans, learning from a guy from Ohio how to fish our own fish, haha. I love Mad RIver Outfitters, for showing love all the way to Louisiana and for bringing your enthusiasm with you, it really helps those of us who are a little discouraged at the still small number of fly fishers here.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@DylanWOWilliams]

Is said it before, but your content is so inspiring to me and what I strive to creat for my clients. Thank you guys!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. It's an honor to do what we do.

[@drewc8065]

Nice video. It really looks like fun. Super productive. Take care.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@colef.6996]

The whole family watched. We absolutely loved it! They gave me an 8wt Echo BAG, proudly purchased from MRO, today for my birthday. We were excited to see you land the first fish with it. Congrats on the new PR!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here and glad you enjoyed. We appreciate the business as well.

[@ivybells8607]

How’ve you been enjoying that rod? Saw an 8wt BAG at my local fly shop, looks SICK.

[@colef.6996]

@@ivybells8607 I like it! I put the orange redington behemoth with purple backing on it. It’s…loud 😁. MRO suggested wulff triangle taper sink tip for streamers, and I like the pairing. I’ve had no trouble turning over 1/0 and 2/0 hair when bass fishing. It is slower than “modern” rods, but I appreciate the nostalgia of glass. I’m a fan of buying local if you can, but if you can’t, the folks at MRO are great to deal with.

[@zachmedeiros4163]

WOW! Just wow man, I day dream about this all the time. One day I will get on these fish like this. Very very nice video!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@caseycravens7062]

Another enjoyable video, Brian.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@Beltfedsandbrownies]

I usually fish Port Sulphur or Grand Isle and until I found your channel today while looking how to get into fly fishing, never thought you could flyfish bulls. I love this video and look forward to learning to fly fish. Thank you.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Stay tuned. Brian has a great tutorial coming on redfish equipment and flies. Glad you found us.

[@dentan7857]

tight lines from sweden :)

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@amusingfishing]

For centuries people have tried to describe fishing with pen and paper. But some smart, fun and most creative people like you, have turned it into reality and made it really interesting. Thanks for sharing this fishing

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Wow! Thanks so much for that. We really appreciate it. Stay tuned and stay in touch. Plenty more to come.

[@farmerbob4554]

Those redfish are powerful fighters especially when they get that big. Stunning fish. Thanks for the very entertaining video. Every fly angler’s dream to get arm weary from catching too many redfish!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. We appreciate it.

[@calitosanto4343]

Awesome catch

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@Detroit3Pistons]

Great fish Brian! Those things are tanks. Hopefully one day I can do this trip it looks like a great time!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

We’d love to have you along. Thanks for watching.

[@Charsept]

Now this is a great way to spend the early winter.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@philiplatour6005]

I love that little zombie dance you did setting that hook ... I thought that was great ! I Love the videos guys ,keep up the good work :)

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@Nicolas-ed1jw]

Thank you so much for this vidéo Brian. I stay tuned from France (no redfish here ;)) on your channel (always interesting)

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@Alexandreunuvar]

Enfaite on en a c’est le Maigre mais pas le même comportement

[@davecassady7468]

Outstanding video.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@adamredden2007]

Back to watch this one again. Epic

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.....again.

[@jamesflowers9069]

Great job man!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@Jacemang_Outdoors]

Great video!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@serfish101]

Simply WOW 👍🏼🎣

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@ronaldfisher222]

Looks like a great time

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Always is. Brian says often that this is his favorite trip to host.

[@joelstevens6833]

I like the knob upgrade on the reel!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

He doesn't fish without them. Have a video coming soon. Stay tuned.

[@lukethalman9552]

Great video

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@FunDownSouth]

Now that’s how you sell a fly! Awesome fish.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@philipnicholas9371]

This is just an awesome video. It’s a long way from England but I want some of it!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Come on over!

[@Paulpoission]

I miss your shop in Cbus, but am loving Oregon fishing.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here and stay in touch.

[@Andersbrook]

Another dude from Sweden here, great content 👌

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for being here.

[@Matt-TheFinChaser]

Greetings from France, this fish was awesome!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@vieuxacadian9455]

Bonjour de Nouvelle Orleans ,USA mes ami .

[@Luffelas]

Tight lines from Denmark as well :) woow new pb ;)

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here and please stay tuned.

[@aydeenwajdi]

Nice catch bro, beautiful places

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@aydeenwajdi]

@@Madriveroutfitters you welcome..😁😁👍👏

[@donmorey7320]

Just wow! The bend in that rod.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@queenskawi7211]

My sister and her family live in NOLA. Cant wait to visit them and do some fishing down there!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

An amazing fishery. As you see here.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

An amazing fishery as you see here. Thanks for watching.

[@ddt1352]

That rod glows like its glass!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

The first rod in the video WAS glass. Echo Bad Ass Glass. The remainder he was fishing the TFO Axiom II X.

[@joem8875]

Fantastic

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephenlaney_bjj]

funny you mention Nash, thats my cuz. just getting back into fly fishing after 30 years. enjoy your vids. tight lines

[@Madriveroutfitters]

You gotta mention Nash. He's the man!

[@dandersonjr]

Come on down to Pine Island Florida and I'll take you out and you can show me how it's done. Love your channel.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Can be arranged. Thanks for watching.

[@gregwebster8784]

That was unreal! I've never fished them on a fly.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here and please stay tuned.

[@harryjoesather6539]

that was awesome....

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@harryjoesather6539]

@@Madriveroutfitters welcome just put in a order with you guys ...thanks for everything...

[@Madriveroutfitters]

@@harryjoesather6539 Thanks so much for the support!

[@FishiganMilligan]

Hot dang! I want to be like you when I grow up 🙌🏼🇺🇸🎣👀

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Well you prbably can. Shouldn't be tough.

[@mikerosenzweig3416]

Looks like I missed you by a week or so. I got my first taste of redfish on a fly in early November in the same area. Truly an amazing experience. A bit of advice for anyone considering it, work out those arms. well in advance. Bull reds will wear you out!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and good advice. Seems that Brian agrees.

[@tynivinnie]

now that was a big ass redfish

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Yes.....it was. Thanks for watching.

[@bfavalora]

Love the video. I'm from NOLA and would love to see a video on your rig for the trip. What kind of leader, line etc..

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Coming soon! Stay tuned.

[@eligaddie372]

Is that smoke I saw coming off your reel Brian ? Lol tight lines

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Probably not. He uses good stuff so no smoke. 😉

[@jasonkeith674]

Wow. I want to be there.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Brian is hosting two trips next Fall. Join him?

[@johnnylightning1491]

Nice fish there Brian. I see it gets a little cool in New Orleans this time of year too. What weight rod were you using? Keep the good stuff coming.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Stay tuned, we've got something coming up that answers exactly that!

[@lazarovillarreal4618]

I’ve put down my fly rod recently to use my spinning setup. Now I want to pickup my fly rod again. I wouldn’t stand a chance against those reds with an 8WT though. You guys have any good Black Friday sales coming up? Great video, great day on the water! Keep inspiring!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here and please stay in touch. Contact the shop directly with any questions.

[@cab0316]

what a fish

[@Madriveroutfitters]

It sure is!

[@getore100]

AWESOME video. Currently living in Georgia but lived in NOLA area for many years. This Brought back wonderful memories. There is no place like Venice Louisiana for fishing. What weight fly rod were you using and what size tippet?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. You'd have to check with Brian directly with those questions although he is working on a video on the gear he uses.

[@simonjonasmusic8410]

Great production value and awesome fishing trip! Loved it! Is that very blue rod Brian's fishing a TFO Axiom ll-x?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. The rod on the first fish is the Echo "Bad Ass Glass" and the rest are the TFO Axiom II-X.

[@simonjonasmusic8410]

@@Madriveroutfitters Thanks guys!

[@charlesshaffer5782]

Fantastic video man for sure would love to do that would you please comment on the rod and reel and line setup that you had

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Pretty sure he does that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXyooGl-gc6tfK8 If not, feel free to call or email him at the shop. He’s always happy to help.

[@TezukuriLure]

A blue blanks rod is NFC glass fiber??Beautiful rod😄👍& nice fight!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

He was using the TFO Axiom 2 X in these videos.

[@ryannelson6390]

Great fish but you can't hold bull reds vertical. Fwc did a whole study on holding bull reds vertical. High mortality rate due to displacing vital organs. I held several bulls vertical in a back pond one time and the next day they were all floating.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing. Will pass along. Might you have a link to the FWC study that we can pass along?

[@billsmith1457]

Thank you n would be able answer how off the place at end.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@robertbranham3244]

Wow

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Yep!

[@JakeXSV]

What a TANK

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Agreed. A full day of TANKS it was. Thanks for watching.

[@trace8037]

I live in Texas and I’ve been looking into getting a fly rod and reel to primarily catch Reds. I’m all new to this but I still wanted to get something nice, preferably a 8 to 9 weight along the lines of Sage. But the biggest question is if fly fishing would be worth it rather than just spin fishing. Just wanted to get a game plan rather than going out and buying a bunch of stuff.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Give a call to the shop and they will be happy to help. Thanks.

[@GuthrieBoys]

Awesome video! What camera are y’all using to capture your footage? Thanks.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

If you can send an e-mail to the shop they can check with the camera folks and get back to you. Thanks.

[@williambyington4864]

May I ask what weight and make is the rod and the model reel you are using? What a great video.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Stay tuned as that information is coming in a follow-up episode. He is using a TFO Axiom II-X and a Nautilus CCF-X2 reel though in most of this video. Feel free to call or e-mail him at the shop if you need more....or stay tuned. Next video should be soon!

[@schuy2147]

Awesome video! What setup were you using?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Pretty sure he did a video on that but if not, feel free to contact him directly through the shop.

[@elricmartinez1970]

How about telling us what tackle (rod, reel, and leader) you used and links to purchase them in case we go to NOLA!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Stay tuned, as promised, that episode is coming up.

[@hobbyoftheday4017]

You can't ask for much more than that!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

But he'll keep trying.....stay tuned.

[@terrylamielle4981]

What was your set up of gear that you used on this EPIC trip?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Stay tuned! As stated, that video is coming soon. Thanks for watching and you can always call Brian at the shop if you need assistance sooner.

[@jarissblack5670]

Come to Alaska!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

We do those trips every year…..since 1995. Details on the website. He also has a few videos on the channel here. See you there?

[@michael.rasemann]

I need to know everything about this handle! Where can I get it? Great clip! Greetings from Germany

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Video coming soon! Feel free to e-mail Brian at the shop if you need info sooner.

[@jason-ian-Van-Sloten]

Holy smoke ..that TFO Axiom got his *ss kicked but held his own very well! Was that a 10 Weight? Wish we had reds in the Netherlands! Great content as always!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. He typically uses a 10wt for the big fish.

[@jason-ian-Van-Sloten]

​Much obliged!​@@Madriveroutfitters

[@dakotafrench3292]

I think it looks like I need to upgrade my 6wt and make a road trip.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Let us know if we can help. Brian's hosted trip dates for 2021 are on the website. Thanks.

[@johnnymcg4596]

Hi Brian, John from NEO here, I have a question. Why is it called a redfish if its golden brown? P.S. your channel is the best!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. You'll need to contact Brian directly through the shop though and he'll be happy to help/answer.

[@williammcknight2159]

Did you use a loop knot or tie tight to the fly?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Always a loop knot in saltwater!

[@deantreloar]

any way of finding out what rod setups Brian was using on this trip?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Sure! Give him a call at the shop and he’ll be happy to help.

[@michaellundin9052]

Interested in saltwater flyfishing. What would be a good starter ros and reel foe redfish?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here. Please contact the folks at the shop directly with your questions and they will be happy to help. That's what they do! You can e-mail them or call them direct.

[@Flyrodder68]

whats the crazy reel handle on the blue Nautilus?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Here you go: www.madriveroutfitters.com/p-16362-knuckleheads.aspx

[@patrickjames6948]

When is the leader book coming out?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

You'd have to ask Brian that question. He can be reached through the shop via e-mail or a phone call. Thanks.

[@genedavella9817]

Amazing! They make a wake like a F*cking Submarine!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

They certainly do. Like linebackers!

[@genedavella9817]

@@Madriveroutfitters I have a trip planned to go to Venice in September. I've never fly fished in saltwater. What size rod/reel would I use for these beasts?

[@bradbuter9077]

y’all ever do a gear video for this trip?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

It’s coming! Please stay tuned.

[@bradbuter9077]

cool

[@ColorfulCOFlyFishing]

When is the next q&a ?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Not sure exactly. Check with Brian at the shop?

[@RespekfulFungus]

I have looked everywhere, do you guys know how still sells those foam reel handle covers anymore?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Yes....try these guys: www.madriveroutfitters.com/p-16362-knuckleheads.aspx

[@RespekfulFungus]

@@Madriveroutfitters Omg thank you! I don’t know how I missed them. I can’t find them anywhere! Now I have an excuse to order more flies so it it ships free, lol! Will they be in stock soon?

[@guitaristforlife86]

What rod weight are you using for those toads?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

10wt. Equipment episode is coming up. Stay tuned.

[@queenskawi7211]

When is the best time to fish for redfish in NOLA?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

They are always there but we typically go in October and November.

[@uptoproofingdisastersoluti7218]

What kind of poling skiff were you guys running

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Not sure on that. If you contact Brian directly through the shop he may be able to tell you. Sorry but we don't have that information here.

[@donsaundersiii6832]

That’s a chittum islamorada, snake bight edition 12deg hull. It’s definitely the best of the best skiffs, but absurdly expensive. I priced one out a while ago, 130k as seen in vid.

[@TieItAndFlyIt]

Plantation crabs for redfish anywhere? Gonna fish down in Charleston, SC

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Feel free to call or e-mail Brian at the shop and he'll be happy to help/answer. He doesn't monitor comments here but monitors the shop every day!

[@philipreasbeck9094]

Do you let the plantation crab get to the bottom?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Best to check with Brian on that. He can be reached via e-mail or give him a call. He'll be happy to help. Thanks.

[@gbpackersfan2243]

What rod and reel setup is that?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

We can tell you that he typically uses a 10wt rod. Stay tuned though as he has an equipment and gear episode coming as a follow-up to this. In the meantime, feel free to e-mail him or give him a call at the shop. Thanks.

[@lowcountrytobackcountryins3049]

What lines did you use on the trip?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

This is the only line he uses in the salt: www.madriveroutfitters.com/p-14733-cortland-hi-vis-flip-pallot-fly-line.aspx

[@lowcountrytobackcountryins3049]

@@Madriveroutfitters thank you

[@Jackson-og3lm]

What wt rod is the BAG?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Echo "Bad Ass Glass".

[@jonmiller6320]

Echo basass glass?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

First fish in this video was on the BAG 10wt. That is correct. The remainder on the TFO Axiom 2 X.

[@gregjr63]

What rod was brian using?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Sorry but not sure on that. You can e-mail him or call him at the shop? He should remember. Thanks.