The Southern Fly

The Southern Fly Flats fishing The Southern Fly offers guided fly fishing and/or light spin tackle trips for redfish, sheepshead, black drum, sharks, jack crevalle.

We also chase cobia and tarpon at certain times of the year. We fish from the Biloxi Marsh in Louisiana, usually accessed from Hopedale, as well as, Delacroix, Myrtle Grove, Port Sulphur, Buras, Empire and Venice. We live in New Orleans - come stay in the city for amazing food and entertainment, then get out on the water for a day of chasing reds on the fly.

05/11/2026

Open FL panhandle 6/1-6/7, 6/16-6/18. Hit me up@and come get you some!

02/13/2026

Low tide has the raccoons out everywhere!

02/06/2026

Words of conservation fall of deaf ears again! I thought we were supposed to learn from history. There must be a lot of people who don’t know the history of the menhaden fishery.

The Most Important Fish in the Sea by H. Bruce Franklin is a book about the menhaden fish, detailing its crucial role in American history and ecosystems, from being used as fertilizer and industrial lubricant to its function as a vital food source for other marine life, while also warning about the devastating effects of overfishing on coastal environments. Franklin argues that this oily, often-ignored fish is essential for filtering algae and supporting predators like bass and bluefish, and that its decline due to industrial fishing has led to ecological problems like toxic algae blooms and "dead zones".
Key themes in the book:
Ecological importance: Menhaden filter vast amounts of algae, and are a primary food source for many other species, making them critical to the health of coastal waters.
Historical significance: The fish has been integral to American industry, used for fertilizer, oil, and as a key component in the fishing industry, often caught in greater quantities than any other fish.
Environmental warning: The book serves as a cautionary tale, showing how overfishing has decimated menhaden populations, leading to widespread ecological damage, including the decline of other fish and the proliferation of toxic algae.
A story of hope: Despite the grim picture, the book concludes with a hopeful note about the potential for recovery, citing examples of successful conservation efforts in some areas.

That time when I thought I missed the oyster bar, but dead centered it! Had to strip down to the Give-N-Go’s and tennis...
02/02/2026

That time when I thought I missed the oyster bar, but dead centered it! Had to strip down to the Give-N-Go’s and tennis shoes, with no socks of course, to get it off the shells! 43 degrees water temp!I’ll spare you the image!

01/22/2026

Super Dave gettin it done this morning!

Nowhere else I’d rather be!
01/05/2026

Nowhere else I’d rather be!

Kenny with a good un! and for the win!
01/04/2026

Kenny with a good un! and for the win!

Merry Christmas! As some of you know, my truck was stolen along with a lot of my gear. The truck was recovered, but not ...
12/28/2025

Merry Christmas! As some of you know, my truck was stolen along with a lot of my gear. The truck was recovered, but not the gear. Huge thanks to and the folks for hooking me up!

11/04/2025

A guides real day off!

🎣 Honored & Excited 🎣I’m proud to officially be a Recommended Guide for Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures!⠀Working with ...
07/08/2025

🎣 Honored & Excited 🎣
I’m proud to officially be a Recommended Guide for Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures!
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Working with a team that sets the standard for fly fishing travel and connects anglers with the best waters around the world is a huge honor. Grateful for the trust and support — and even more excited for the days on the water ahead.
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To everyone who’s shared a skiff, cast, or campfire over the years: thank you. Let’s keep chasing fish and making memories.
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