St. Bernard Jigging & Lure Fishing | SaltyFrog

Master Jigging & Lures in St. Bernard's Waters

Trip Overview

Ready to up your game with artificial lures? This 7-hour private trip with SaltyFrog Charters in St. Bernard, Louisiana is your ticket to becoming a more skilled and confident angler. Captain Shawn Mitchell knows these waters like the back of his hand, and he's eager to share his expertise on jigging for speckled trout and working the shorelines for redfish. Whether you're new to artificials or looking to fine-tune your technique, this hands-on experience is tailored to help you level up. With room for two anglers, it's perfect for buddies wanting to learn together or a one-on-one coaching session with the captain.

What to Expect on the Water

Forget about soaking bait and waiting around. This trip is all about active fishing and constant learning. You'll spend your day casting, retrieving, and fine-tuning your approach to fool those wary specks and reds. Captain Shawn will guide you through selecting the right lures for the conditions, demonstrating proper casting techniques, and reading subtle signs in the water that indicate fish activity. You'll explore productive inshore areas, from grass flats to oyster reefs, learning how to adapt your strategy as you go. The beauty of artificial lure fishing is the versatility it offers – one minute you might be working a topwater plug for explosive strikes, the next you could be finessing a soft plastic through a likely redfish haunt.

Top Catches This Season

St. Bernard's inshore waters are teeming with life, and artificial lures are the key to unlocking some of the best action. Speckled trout are the stars of the show when it comes to jigging. These feisty fighters love to hit a well-presented jig, and learning to detect their often-subtle strikes is an art form in itself. Captain Shawn will show you how to work soft plastics on a jighead through the water column, mimicking the trout's favorite baitfish. For redfish, you'll learn the art of sight-casting along shorelines and over shallow flats. There's nothing quite like spotting a tailing red, making the perfect cast, and watching that fish pounce on your lure. The captain's boat is set up for easy casting and fighting fish, so you can focus on honing your skills without worrying about tangles or snags.

Why Anglers Keep Coming Back

This isn't your typical "catch a limit and go home" kind of charter. Anglers who book with SaltyFrog Charters are looking to become better fishermen, plain and simple. The skills you'll learn on this trip will serve you well whether you're fishing from a boat, kayak, or wading the flats. Captain Shawn's teaching style is hands-on and practical – he'll have you casting and working lures from the get-go, offering tips and tweaks to improve your technique as you go. Many guests find themselves picking up new tricks even if they've been fishing artificials for years. And let's be honest, there's a special kind of satisfaction in fooling a fish on a piece of plastic or metal that just doesn't compare to live bait fishing. By the end of the day, you'll have a solid foundation in artificial lure tactics that you can build on for years to come.

Species You'll Want to Hook

Speckled Trout: These speckled beauties are the bread and butter of inshore fishing in Louisiana. Known for their delicate mouths and tendency to "spit the hook," specks present a fun challenge for artificial lure anglers. They typically range from 1-3 pounds, with gator trout pushing 5 pounds or more. Specks love to school up, so when you find them, the action can be fast and furious. They're most active in the cooler months, but can be caught year-round with the right approach. Their soft mouths and acrobatic fights make them a blast on light tackle.

Redfish: Also known as red drum, these copper-colored brutes are the bulldogs of the inshore world. They can grow to over 40 pounds, but most inshore reds run 3-10 pounds – plenty big enough to put a serious bend in your rod. Redfish are known for their powerful runs and their ability to test both angler and equipment. One of the most exciting ways to target them is sight-fishing in shallow water, where you can actually see the fish before making your cast. Fall is prime time for redfish as they school up to spawn, but they're available year-round in St. Bernard's waters.

Time to Book Your Spot

If you're serious about stepping up your inshore game, this trip with SaltyFrog Charters is a no-brainer. You'll come away with new skills, insider knowledge of St. Bernard's waters, and hopefully a few "grip and grin" photos with some quality fish. Remember, this is a private trip for up to two anglers, so it's perfect for focused learning without distractions. Whether you're looking to break away from live bait fishing or just want to refine your artificial lure techniques, Captain Shawn will tailor the day to your skill level and goals. Don't let another season go by wishing you were a better angler – book your spot now and get ready to see what you and those lures can really do!