One of the first places we often fish is called the Sackett Bank (commonly known as the “Midnight Lump”). One of the tallest mountains in Louisiana, this underwater salt dome rises from the ocean floor to within 200 feet of the surface. It’s 40 miles from Venice, roughly 18 miles south of the Mississippi River Delta and always full of fish. Depending on the current, weather conditions and your bucket list, we may power out to the deep waters of the Mississippi Canyon; a legendary spot five miles wide, 75 miles long and filled with oil rigs. In essence, it represents the world’s largest man-made reef. For the hardcore angler looking for a more unique adventure, nothing compares to fishing under a million stars 65 miles off the coast. Not only are there fewer boats on the water but fish often feed more aggressively at night. Depending on the time of year, weather conditions and our scouting reports, we may spend part of the night throwing topwater lures under the lights of an offshore oil rig or slowly drifting over one of our secret hotspots. Our offshore charter trips usually last eight hours; we leave the marina around 7:00 am and you’re back in the marina bar enjoying a celebratory cocktail or beer by 3:00 pm. Our overnight offshore trips run on a different schedule. We pull out around 4:00 pm, spend between 12 and 14 hours hauling fish and you’re in the marina grill enjoying a hearty breakfast by 6:00 am the following morning.
Accommodations
Like any job that requires talent, craft and a touch of luck, many boats are specialized to fulfill a specific purpose on the water. Some are built to handle far runs and angry seas offshore, some are built more for comfort and some are designed to cut through the water without making a sound. That’s why we have three proven models in the family.
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