St. Bernard Jigging & Lure Fishing | SaltyFrog

Published Date: July 17, 2025
Fishing

St Bernard, LA
$500 - $1,100 price range

Summary

Get ready to up your fishing game with SaltyFrog Charters in St. Bernard, Louisiana. This 7-hour trip is all about mastering artificial lures and jigging techniques for speckled trout and redfish. Captain Shawn Mitchell will be your guide, sharing his expertise on everything from lure selection to reading the water. You'll be casting along shorelines and working productive inshore spots, learning the ins and outs of these effective fishing methods. Whether you're new to artificial baits or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on experience is designed to make you a more confident angler. With room for two guests, it's a perfect opportunity for focused learning in the rich fishing grounds of Louisiana. Expect to come away with sharpened techniques and a deeper understanding of how to successfully target these popular inshore species.

St. Bernard Jigging & Lure Fishing | SaltyFrog

Lures, Casts, and Catches

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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!

Learn more about the species

Redfish

Sea trout, or speckled trout as we call 'em, are a blast to catch. Most run 14-20 inches, but we see some gators pushing 5+ pounds. Look for them around grass flats, oyster reefs, and deeper channels, especially early morning or evening when they're actively feeding. These guys love moving water, so fishing the tide changes can be killer. Spring and fall are prime, but you can catch trout year-round if you know where to look. They school up in deeper holes during winter. Anglers dig sea trout for their aggressive strikes and tasty, flaky meat. They're not the biggest fighters, but they make up for it in numbers and table quality. Here's a local trick: on calm days, look for subtle surface disturbances – could be trout busting bait. Toss a suspending twitch bait or soft plastic on a jighead nearby, work it with erratic twitches, and hold on. When they're on, the action can be non-stop!

Sea Trout

Redfish are a real treat to catch in our Louisiana waters. These copper-colored beauties usually run 20-30 inches, with some monsters pushing 40+ inches. You'll find 'em in shallow bays, around oyster reefs, and along grassy shorelines – often in water so skinny their backs are breaking the surface. They love to cruise the flats, especially on incoming tides when the water's warming up. Fall is prime time as reds school up to chase bait, but you can catch 'em year-round. Anglers love targeting redfish for their hard-pulling fight and excellent table fare. That sweet, mild flesh is hard to beat. When you're out there, keep an eye out for their tell-tale V-wake or tailing action in shallow water. If you spot 'em, try tossing a gold spoon or soft plastic shrimp imitation right in their path. Let it sink, then give it a few twitches – that usually does the trick. Just be ready when they hit – these guys don't mess around!

About the SaltyFrog

Vehicle Guest Capacity: 4

Manufacturer Name: Yamaha

Maximum Cruising Speed: 50

Number of Engines: 1

Horsepower per Engine: 250

Ready to up your fishing game? Join SaltyFrog Fishing Charters for a hands-on day of jigging and artificial lure action in St. Bernard, Louisiana. Captain Shawn Mitchell knows these inshore waters like the back of his hand and he's eager to share his expertise with you. Over seven hours, you'll learn the ins and outs of targeting speckled trout and redfish using artificial baits. Shawn will coach you on everything from picking the right lure to perfecting your cast and reading the water like a pro. This trip is all about honing your skills, whether you're new to artificial lures or looking to refine your technique. With room for two anglers, it's a great chance to bring a buddy and soak up some serious fishing knowledge. By the end of the day, you'll be well on your way to becoming a more confident and capable angler in Louisiana's fish-rich waters.

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