Went all the way to Louisiana

[mark s]

And caught one fish.  

Weather didn’t cooperate – blowing 30s on Sunday and 20s Sat/Mon.  Only saw about a dozen reds and didn’t have decent shots at any of them.  

Not sure this is bigger than Kyle’s a couple weeks back but it’s close.

[Kyle Kulig]

Size does not matter……………  ?

Respect on that blackee though.

[Zach Matthews]

Is that a mondo black drum or a bull red?

[mark s]

Black drum.

[Tim Pommer]

I could have easily fit my foot in that thing’s mouth.

It was a toad.

[dan h]

Was down there two weeks ago and the same story as yours. Fished in 20 kt wind first day then dogged off the remaining two days.

[Billy Belsom]

One trick for identifying the fish as a blackie is noticing the “whiskers” on the underside of the jaw.

Dan and Mark, I feel your pain. I live 2 hours away from the Biloxi Marsh and this has been the worst fall/winter season I can remember.  If it hasn’t been raining/overcast, then the wind has been HOWLING. A few good days here and there but nothing consistent.  

I’m actually looking forward to the summer this year. Gotta get your fishing in before the heat of the afternoon sun, but plenty of 6-lb. fish, with the occasional shot at something bigger – the bulls are scarce but the smaller fish are everywhere.

[Tim Angeli]

Awesome fish!

[mark s]

Couple other random shots from the trip – loving this new glass already.

[Tim Angeli]

Great shots!

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