Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORT & BOAT SHOW NEWS

I made a fishing trip to Lake Pontchartrain yesterday with Dan & Jim. We fished the bridges over the lake with Dudleys on a 1/2 oz jig to catch a nice mess of FAT SPECKLED TROUT & FLOUNDER. We then made a move to the ICW to top off our box with some REDFISH. Come by THE BOAT SHOW in the SUPERDOME to see for yourself the fish I'm catching in the Rigolets area. I'll be in the BOAT STUF BOOTH, in the BLUE WAVE PURE BAY.  We can talk fishing & Boating. Today 2pm to 10pm and Saturday from 10am to 10pm.

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

P.S. No pictures today come see these fish in person ! ! !

Friday, February 3, 2012 @ 8:29:39 AM

Slidell, LA USA

Angling Adventures of Louisiana

Merry Christmas ! ! !

The Angling Adventures team would like to wish my great clients & everyone a very Merry Christmas, myself ( Capt. Mike Gallo ) & team captains John H, Kenny K, Tommy W, John F, Jim L, Anthony D, Jim B, Kent W.

Merry Christmas
Capt. Mike Gallo

Sunday, December 25, 2011 @ 11:08:09 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

MRGO REPORT

I ran into Sam Barbera & Will Morgan the other day at the Dock. We were both helping out CCA with Dudley's Reef in Lake Pontchartrain. Sam invited me to go fishing with he and Will that evening. I have known Sam & Will for many years through CCA But never had the chance to fish with either guy. We made our way over to the MRGO and fished the rocks. We told fishing stories (LIES) and had a fun evening catching a few fish. Will had the hot rod catching a few Specks over 3 lbs. I didn't keep up with how many trout we caught. I would guess about 40. We all had a fun time and I look forward to fishing with Sam & Will again.

Thanks Sam & Will
Capt. Mike Gallo

Friday, December 23, 2011 @ 5:26:30 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

BLUE WAVE / BOAT STUF FISHING REPORT

Had a fun time with long time client Al Calabrese, Jeffrey Farrell and Don Dubuc.

Today we filmed the "OUTDOORS WITH DON DUBUC" show. Caught a big mess of Speckled Trout in the MRGO and a few Flounder.  Moved to the ICW to look for some Redfish. Caught a nice Redfish and some BASS.

Check out the show tonight on ABC 26 News at 10:20 pm and again Wed at 5:30 pm.

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011 @ 6:44:35 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

BULE WAVE / BOAT STUF BAYOU BIENVENUE REPORT

Dan Couvillion wanted to get in one more ANGLING ADVENTURE before the new year. I called Dan yesterday to let him know that I thought we could catch some fish today. With the water temps in the 50 to 54 range we decided to leave my dock at 9:30. We made our way over to the MRGO. We started fishing 1/2 oz jigs with light colored plastics. The water temp was 51.4, we caught 4 Specks and 1 Flounder in the first 45 minutes. Moved back to our starting point and started drifting again picked up another 6 in 45 minutes. Moved a third time and fished near the drop off.  Crab fishermen often place there crab traps near the drop off. This makes it easy to spot the drop off. We fished near the drop off and after about 30 minutes we started catching Specks on every other cast. I told Dan " Just put the trout on the floor" we can pick them up when the bite dies down. The bite lasted about 2 hours and 35 Trout. We fished another 45 minutes to catch the last 5 Specks to finish with our limit of Specks and 1 Flounder. The bite was soft and on the bottom without much movement of your jig, Water temp was 53 deg.

Thanks Dan for another fun day on the water.

Thanks Eastofmrgo for your kind words. My email is Captainmike@AAofLA.com

As long as the water temps stay above 50 deg I think we can still catch a good number of Specks. Good luck.

Call to book your Angling Adventure 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 @ 8:54:20 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

BLUE WAVE / BOAT STUF  RIGOLETS FISHING REPORT

On the 1st of October I had the good fortune to be part of the "TAKE A SOLDIER FISHING PROGRAM" Jeff Tokarczyk put the TASF program together in New Orleans. Jeff wanted to fish the Biloxi Marsh. I set Jeff up with long time AAofLA client Al Calabrese. Al is a Marsh-Aholic and soon Jeff would be a Marsh-Aholic also. We fished the exterior of the marsh catching Speckled Trout with live shrimp & plastics for a few hours before we headed into the marsh looking to catch Redfish. We all had a great day on the water. Al & Jeff caught the limit of REDFISH & 30 Specks.  AN ANGLING ADVENTURE !@ ! !

Bruce Comrie guides for Peacock Bass in the Amazon, BUT the strong pull of the Louisiana Marsh REDFISH has kept him comming back to Angling Adventures for over 8 years. This year Bruce came in with his nephew Drew. They spent a few nights in the SPOTS & DOTS LODGE & fished 2 days. Bruce & Drew fished Spinners both days and caught over 50 Redfish. We also caught about 20 Specks along the way and a few Flounder.  A great time on the water ! ! !

The above average tempatures will keep the fish biting. I have boats open to take you on an ANGLING ADVENTURE. Call 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA to book your trip.

ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS & GUARANTEED FISH & FUN.

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Monday, November 28, 2011 @ 8:03:03 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

BLUE WAVE / BOAT STUF  RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL MY FRIENDS, FAMILY & CLIENTS ! ! !

I few weeks ago I got a phone call from Justin Carter. Justin is also a member of the ZMan fishing team (makers of the CHATTERBAIT). Justin was going to fish in the IFA Kayak National Championship held in Chalmette. Here is Justin's Email.

Captain Mike,

I wanted to say thanks for all of the advise you gave me for my trip to Chalmette for the IFA Kayak National Championship.  It was a pleasure to speak with someone with so much local knowledge and you are a great asset for ZMan Fishing. You are truly blessed to live in such a beautiful area with an amazing fishery.  During my four days we experienced only one good day of weather and I can imagine how things would have turned out if it would have been nicer.  I ended up catching over 100 trout betwenn 14-20 inches, 20 flounder including half over 20 inches, and over 40 reds.  Your advise made it possible for me to not only do well in the event but it helped me win the National Championship and National Angler of the Year!!!!!!!!!  I hope to make back to there again soon and if I speak with anyone heading your way I will be sure to recommend you!!! I have enclosed several pictures and THANKS AGAIN!!!

Tight Lines,

Justin Carter

Congradulations Justin & thanks for your kind words.

On to the fishing reports.

Peter Gilderson made the short dsrive in from Jackson MS with fishing friends Joe & Bill. Pete cooked up some stakes on the grill the night before our trip at the SPOTS & DOTS. We departed my dock at safe light. We fished the Bayou Bienvenue area to hide from the wind. Fishing live shrimp on a drop shot the guys caught 41 Specks, 3 Black Drum & 2 Big Sheepshead. Always fun fishing with Pete & friends.

The fishing in December will be as good as November Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA.

ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS & GUARANTEED FISH & FUN ! ! !

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Thursday, November 24, 2011 @ 10:22:37 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

BLUE WAVE / BOAT STUF  RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL MY FRIENDS, FAMILY & CLIENTS ! ! !

I few weeks ago I got a phone call from Justin Carter. Justin is also a member of the ZMan fishing team (makers of the CHATTERBAIT). Justin was going to fish in the IFA Kayak National Championship held in Chalmette. Here is Justin's Email.

Captain Mike,

I wanted to say thanks for all of the advise you gave me for my trip to Chalmette for the IFA Kayak National Championship.  It was a pleasure to speak with someone with so much local knowledge and you are a great asset for ZMan Fishing. You are truly blessed to live in such a beautiful area with an amazing fishery.  During my four days we experienced only one good day of weather and I can imagine how things would have turned out if it would have been nicer.  I ended up catching over 100 trout betwenn 14-20 inches, 20 flounder including half over 20 inches, and over 40 reds.  Your advise made it possible for me to not only do well in the event but it helped me win the National Championship and National Angler of the Year!!!!!!!!!  I hope to make back to there again soon and if I speak with anyone heading your way I will be sure to recommend you!!! I have enclosed several pictures and THANKS AGAIN!!!

Tight Lines,

Justin Carter

Congradulations Justin & thanks for your kind words.

On to the fishing reports.

Peter Gilderson made the short dsrive in from Jackson MS with fishing friends Joe & Bill. Pete cooked up some stakes on the grill the night before our trip at the SPOTS & DOTS. We departed my dock at safe light. We fished the Bayou Bienvenue area to hide from the wind. Fishing live shrimp on a drop shot the guys caught 41 Specks, 3 Black Drum & 2 Big Sheepshead. Always fun fishing with Pete & friends.

The fishing in December will be as good as November Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA.

ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS & GUARANTEED FISH & FUN ! ! !

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Thursday, November 24, 2011 @ 10:00:59 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

BLUE WAVE/BOAT STUF RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

Long time AAofLA client Dennis Atchison made the short drive in from Al with coworkers Larry & Matt. They spent the night right on the water at the SPOTS & DOTS LAKE HOUSE. We set out bright & early in Dutch's Cajun Limo to fill the box with Louisiana fish. Fishing live shrimp under a cork near an island near Bayou Bienvenue we caught 63 Speckled Trout, 1 Redfish, 1 Black Drum & 1 Flounder.  Dennis, Larry & Matt are fun to fish with. We all had a fun time.  

Jerry Rutherford came in from TN with Skip, Joe & Steve.  They spent a few nights at the SPOTS & DOTS LAKE HOUSE on the water. We fished two days in strong winds to catch a total of 91 Speckled Trout, 1 Black Drum, 2 Redfish 1 a Bull Red at 19 lbs that we released. Live Sheimp under a cork or on a drop shot. This group had a good time fishing. I look forward to there return.

The warm weather will keep the fishing good in my areas. I have boats open to take you on an ANGLING ADVENTURE. Call 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA to book your date. ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS & GUARANTEED FISH & FUN ! ! !

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 @ 7:38:10 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

BLUE WAVE/BOAT STUF RIGOLETS FISHING REPORT

I fished with John Loard and his brother-N-law Joe earlier this year. We caught a box of REDFISH. John came back with employees Josh & Scott. John owns Arms Merchant LLC, right here on the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain in Mandeville. We fished the Bayou Bienvenue area with live shrimp under a cork to catch 49 Speckled Trout before the gang wanted to look for some Redfish. We fished some bayous in the marsh to catch 7 Redfish & 2 Flounder before heading back to the SPOTS & DOTS DOCK. We all had a fun time fishing, telling jokes and fish stories (lies). John will be back soon to catch more fish. A fun time was had by all.

I have a dates open, Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA. Several guides to handle you and your business friends. ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS & NO-FISH-NO-PAY-GUARANTEED ! ! !

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Friday, November 11, 2011 @ 4:17:23 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

BLUE WAVE/BOAT STUF RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

Tommy Nanny came in for a few days of fishing with long time fishing friend Dave. These guys have fished together since the 1980's. I have had the pleasure to fish with them for the last 4 years.  The strong winds kept us fishing in protected waters. We fished  Technique 6, 10 & 11 to catch 53 Speckled Trout, 7 Redfish & 1 Flounder. I always have a good time with these two good fishermen. They are on their way back to TN with several gallon bags of fresh Louisiana fish.

I have had the pleasure to guide & fish with Neil Thanes since 2003. This trip Neil made the short drive from MS with friend Dan Walters. We fished the protected waters of the MRGO to catch a limit of nice Speckled Trout & 2 Flounder. We also had 2 big Bull Redfish break our lines. It's good to see the bulls in the MRGO to repopulate the Bayou Bienvenue marsh. Neil, Dan & I fished Techniques 2,6 & 13. for a grand total of 66 Specks & 2 Flounder. Check out my web site for an explanation of Techniques.

The fishing in the Rigolets area is good and getting better. I have several guides to handle you and your friends. Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA.  ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS & NO-FISH-NO-PAY-GUARANTEED ! ! ! I have open dates in November.

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Monday, November 7, 2011 @ 9:55:38 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

BLUE WAVE / BOAT STUF RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

I had the pleasure to guide & fish with Tom Bennett and his wife earlier this year. Tom asked me when is a good time to catch Specks & Redfish. I told Tom October & November. I had the great fortune to guide & fish with Tom and his friends Richard & Brad. We fished the Bayou Bienvenue area to catch the limit of Speckled Trout. We then tried our luck with the Redfish. We caught 2 Redfish before heading to the SPOTS & DOTS cleaning tables with 75 Speckled Trout & 2 Redfish. A fun day.

I fished with Richard Kee last year in early November. He fished with coworker Bryan. This year Richard came in with Bryan & Kenny. They made the drive in from Jackson TN. Richard guides for Bass in the Jackson area. They spent a few nights at the SPOTS & DOTS LODGE on the water. With one day of good weather and one day of Strong winds we decided to catch Specks on the good weather day. We fished a shell lined bayou to catch 100 Speckled Trout. On our way back to the SPOTS & DOTS DOCK we came across a school of Bull Redfish, After catching 4 Bulls we decided to head for home. With strong winds on our second trip we fished the tracks over Lake Pontchartrain near the north shore. We fished plastics on the bottom & live shrimp on the bottom to catch 23 Speckled Trout, 6 Flounder & 6 Black Drum. I was fun fishing with Richard & Bryan last year BUT it was more fun to fish with Richard, Bryan & Kenny this year. See you next year guys, THANKS ! ! !

Today I fished with Don Dubuc for the ABC26 new show. You can check out the show tonight on ABC 26 News at 10:00 pm. We fished with long time Angling Adventures client and fishing legend Dutch Prager. With strong winds we fished the Bayou Bienvenue marsh to catch a box of Redfish & Specks. Always fun fishing with Don & Dutch.

I have open dates in November and several great captains to handle your group. Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA. GUARANTEED FISH & FUN ! ! !
ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS sleeps 10 with all the comforts of home.

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Tuesday, November 1, 2011 @ 5:39:49 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

BOAT STUF/ BLUE WAVE Rigolets fishing reports

Bill Davis came in from Al with the BEARINGS & POWER TRANSMISSION GROUP of 9 anglers. Capt. Jim & Tommy helped me with this group. We all fished the local area. Shrimp under a cork or on the bottom did the trick. Back at the SPOTS & DOTS cleaning tables we cleaned over 125 fish. Mostly Speckled Trout, But also some White Trout, Black Drum, Redfish, Flounder & Sheepshead. This is a fun group to fish with. The group spent a few nights in the SPOTS & DOTS LODGE. They are making plans to return next year.  

Capt. Kenny ran a second group of 3 anglers. Chris Williams has fished with Angling Adventures a few times and always has a great time. With 3 cleaning tables full of fish I can't say I have an accurate count of the fish Chris caught BUT I did see a table full of Drum, Specks, Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead. It looked to be 40 or 50 fish.

Capt. Kent ran his first trip as a new captain for Angling Adventures. He fished with Michael Wallace and his daughter on her 16th birthday. She also had a friend with her. They fished the Lake Catherine area with live shrimp under corks or on the bottom. This group also came in with a mixed box of fish. Mike could not thank Capt. Kent & I enough. He really had a great time watching his daughter catch those fish.

David Dipazza came in from the BR area with his son Dave (15) and his father Andy (86). We fished the Biloxi Marsh area to catch 38 Speckled Trout, 3 Redfish and 1 Sheepshead before heading back to my dock. We all had a great time watching young Dave catch a nice Biloxi Marsh Redfish.

Tom Cooper has fished with me over 10 years. This trip he came in with his brother I.E. They spent the night at the SPOTS & DOTS LODGE. We hit the water at 7am.  I fished a shell lined bottom of a deep channel to catch 75 nice Specks. We were done by noon. As always a fun time with Tom and I.E.

I have a few dates open in November and several great Captains. Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE. On site ACCOMMODATIONS & NO-FISH-NO-PAY-GUARANTEE-!-!-!

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Thursday, October 27, 2011 @ 9:25:42 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

BOAT STUF / BLUE WAVE FISHING REPORTS RIGOLETS AREA

John Heppel came in again this year. This trip he brought his friend Neil & son Josh. We fished the Lake Catherine area with live shrimp under a cork to catch about 35 Speckled Trout we made a move out to the rigs in Lake Borgne where we finished off our live bait and added another 30 trout to the box. Another fun ANGLING ADVENTURE ! ! !  Thanks John, Neil & Josh.

Cargotec group of 28 anglers came in for a fun day on the water. We hit the water with 1500 live shrimp in 7 boats with 7 great guides. At 2:30 the group came back to the SPOTS & DOTS DOCK with 444 fish. We cleaned Drum, Sheepshead, Redfish, Speckled Trout up to 4 lbs, White Trout & Flounder. This was a fun group. All Smiles. Thanks to Tamera, Luke & Steve to help make this a smoth opperation. THANKS to the great guides Capt's Kenny, Tommy, Jim L, Jim B, John H, John F & Anthony.

Mike Sumpter came in with the guys of Zen-Noh Grain.  The winds were strong but we decided to give it a try. After fighting the wind we caught 5 Redfish, 4 Specks and a Flounder. We decided to reschedule the next days trip. Jim, Nate & Mike we will get them next time.

I have great guides to take your family, friends & corporate clients to great fishing in the Rigolets area. Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA.

ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS & GUARANTEED FISH & FUN ! ! !

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo  

Sunday, October 23, 2011 @ 9:53:26 PM

MADISONVILLE, LA USA

My father Ralph and my late brother Danny share October as the month of their birthdays.
Every year for a long time now I have celebrated both by taking my father fishing on Danny's birthday.
Today was that day.
As life has gotten in the way of using my own boat for the occassion; over the last several years, I have employed the services of Captain Mike Gallo.
Each year seems to outdo the previous year.
Captain Mike is the type of guy who understands the needs of his customers and unlike a lot of guides always remembers who his friends are.
He always understands the significance of the day and goes out of his way to make it special.
Today was no exception.
The bite was on from the first cast and it was truly insane. Plastics and Gulps! tossed overboard were eaten with hungry abandon.
We finished the day early with over 150 fish-around 120 white trout and 30 specks with three beautiful reds thrown in for the grill.
Thank you Captain Mike for another great day of memories and thank you Danny for smiling on us as we celebrated another birthday with you.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 8:26:08 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

Blue Wave/ Boat Stuf Fishing Reports

I had the good fortune to be included in the "TAKE A SOLDIER FISHING" program. Myself and 13 great captains in the New Orleans area fished with over 30 soldiers. On the Cajun Limo were Kirk & Carman Williams along with John mitchell. We fished the local marsh in tough conditions to catch 13 Fat Redfish, 25 Speckled Trout, 2 Flounder, 1 Bass & 1 Sheepshead. After cleaning fish at my SPOTS & DOTS DOCK. We all headed to Griffin Fishing Campsite for fresh fried fish and to award the best anglers. Carman wond the biggest Redfish award with a 29.5" Redfish, She also won the award for most Redfish. Kirk won the award for most different fish caught. Kirk caught Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Flounder, Sheepshead, Black Drum and a Needle fish. My wife & son spent the day as deck hands helping Kirk, Carman & John catch fish, bait hooks and take pictures. We all enjoyed the day on the water GIVING BACK TO THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN SO MUCH.

Long time client Mike Sumpter came in with his wife Janet we fished the same area to catch a limit of Redfish & 26 Speckled Trout. Live shrimp under a cork worked again. Mike had a great time watching Janet fight the Redfish.

Vickie Lueb and her friend T came to catch fish. I have fished with these ladies for a long time. With calm winds we headed for the Biloxi Marsh. We fished plastics under corks, shrimp under corks, spinners & Spoons to catch 33 Specks 9 Redfish and 1 Black Drum.

Always fun fishing this time of the year. I have boats open to take you to the fish. Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA.

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Monday, October 10, 2011 @ 11:04:48 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Very busy...

I had the great pleasure to fish with Tommy Nanny and this 3 co workers. This group wanted 2 boats to have plenty of room to fish! ! !  Capt Jim helped with Chuck & Charlie. I had Tommy & Bill. They came in to fish 2 days and stayed in my SPOTS & DOTS LAKE HOUSE on the water. Some of the fishermen wanted trout & some Redfish. After two days of fishing in some tough conditions the guys are headed back to TN with 87 Speckled Trout, 17 Redfish & 6 Flounder. I have fished with Tommy for 5 years and look forward to fishing with them again soon.

Capt. John had Joey Knecht & friend out in Lake Borgne fishing live shrimp. They fished some of the platforms for a 2 day total of over 150 trout, both Specks & White. Good fun in tough conditions.

Steve Purcell came in with a group of 9 from TX. I have fished with this group several times a year since 2000. They always fish 2 days. We had 9 anglers the first day and 8 the second day. We always have a great time fishing. This group loves to catrch Redfish in the Biloxi Marsh with Chatterbaits.  Captains Jim & Tommy helped with the group. After 2 days of fishing the marsh this group are headed back to TX with 66 Redfish, 9 Flounder, 19 Speckled Trout. I look forward to fishing with this group again.

Dutch Prager came in with fishing friends Tom & Dick. We fished the local area until the winds dies down then headed for the Biloxi Marsh. We had a fun time catching 7 Redfish, 15 Speckled Trout & 2 Bass. Always a pleasure to spend time on the water with Dutch.

I still have a few dates open in October & November. This is my favorite time of the year to catch fish. Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA

ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS & GUARANTEED FISH & FUN ! ! !

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

   

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 @ 8:59:59 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORT

I had the pleasure to guide and fish with Dan Couvillion. Dan just can't get enough fishing. After living away from Louisiana for over 25 years, He is trying to make up for lost time. We fished the Biloxi Marsh area with Dudley's under a cork to catch a mess of Speckled Trout and a Bull REDFISH @ 28 lbs. I'll be fishing with Dan again soon.

The fall fishing is great in the Rigolets area. I have several captains to handle your corporate group or family & friends. On site ACCOMMODATIONS & GUARANTEED FISH & FUN ! ! !

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

P.S. To Danny Jr: We let this big Redfish go, So you can catch him next year!!!!  HA  HA  HA  !!!!

Monday, September 19, 2011 @ 10:27:49 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

Had another fun trip with the guys from ADVANCED FOUNDATION REPAIR of TX. Fred Marshall sent 5 anglers to spend a few nights in the SPOTS & DOTS LODGE. I wanted the guys to have plenty of room while fishing so I had Capt. Tommy help with this group. He fished with Christian & Matt while I had on the Cajun Limo Bob, Brian and Chris. We fished the Biloxi Marsh with spinners & shrimp under corks to catch the limit of nice slot sized Redfish. Brian won the BIG FISH BET by 1/2 inch. All in good fun ! ! ! I look forward to fishing with this group again. Capt. Tommy fished with shrimp under corks and caught the limit as well.

I had the pleasure to fish with Dave Dunaway of Eagle 98.1 in Baton Rouge yesterday along with Don Dubuc. We filmed the "Outdoors with Don Dubuc" show. You can check out the video tonight at 6 on ABC 26 or go to www.ABC26.com/sports/outdoorswithdondubuc/.  We had a great day catching Redfish in the Lake Borgne area.

I have several boats to take you fishing. Corporate groups, friends and family. All with GUARANTEED FISH & FUN ! ! !ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS SLEEPS 10 with all the comforts of home.

Call 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE.

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 @ 11:07:44 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORT

Once again had the pleasure to guide and fish with Mick Barecca and his two coworkers Kelly & Paul. The guys made the short drive in from AL last night and stayed in the Spots & Dots Lodge. We were ready to go bright and early. Headed to the Biloxi Marsh because these guys love to catch REDFISH in the marsh. I set Mike & Paul up with H&H spinners and Kelly with shrimp under a cork. I didn't matter the REDFISH were eating both. We finished off the limit of REDFISH by lunch and caught another 9 before we decided to head for the SPOTS & DOTS DOCK. It's always fun to fish with group, I have fished with them 6 years now and look forward to fishing with them again soon.

I have several captains to handle your corporate group or family and friends. Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA

I GUARANTEE FISH & FUN ! ! !
Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Thursday, September 8, 2011 @ 6:42:44 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORT

Dutch Prager & Al Calabrese in the Biloxi Marsh. Another fun trip to the marsh. Dutch & Al fished hard to catch the limit of REDFISH in the Biloxi Marsh. We started off in the marsh near Bayou Bienvenue. Fished a few spots in Bayou's and ponds with only 2 Redfish to show. The seas were light so we made the move to the Biloxi Marsh. We fished the interior of the marsh catching 5 more in a short time. We decided to move to the exterior of the marsh to finish off the limit and try to get Dutch hooked up on a Big Bull Redfish. We fished two more spots with only small Redfish that Dutch tagged and released. Moved back deep into the marsh to finish off the limit. Dutch & Al fished hard. Some days good & some days better. Always a fun day with Dutch & Al. All Redfish caught on Spinners & shrimp under a cork.

I have some dates open in September, several boats to handle your corporate group or family & friends. All with a NO-FISH-NO-PAY-GUARANTEE-!-!-!-!

On site accommodations sleeps 10 with all the comforts of home.

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Monday, August 29, 2011 @ 4:55:57 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

I had the good fortune to fish with John Sanders, his dad Fred and his brother-N-law Jack. We fished the Biloxi Marsh for Redfish. Shrimp under a cork was the ticket to a box full of Redfish and clients full of smiles.  John wanted to catch Flounder so we left the Redfish biting to look for Flounder. We caught 1 Flounder before the heat made the group ready to head for the shade of the SPOTS & DOTS LODGE. Box count 12 Redfish & 1 Flounder, 3 Happy clients ! ! !

Scott Lambert came in with his dad Henry & friends Glen, Malachi (14) & Logan (19). Glad the BLUE WAVE IS BIG & OPEN.  We fished the local area with live shrimp & Mullet on the bottom to catch 40 White Trout, 3 Specks and 1 Black Drum. We all had a great time watching the kids catch fish. I look forward to there return.

Rick Cosentino made the short drive in from Baton Rouge area with wife Sandra and son Rick. They stayed in the SPOTS & DOTS LODGE and were ready at the crack of dawn. We fished the deep waters of Unknown pass to catch a big box of trout. 41 White Trout, 23 Speckled Trout and 1 Flounder. We left Unknown pass at mid morning to look for Redfish. The western shore of Lake Borgne still has some nice slot Redfish running the shore. We caught 3 before deciding to head for the AC at the lodge.  A fun family to fish with. They are making plans to return in the fall.

I have some open dates to take you and yours fishing. Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 OR 877-4-AAofLA

ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS & GUARANTEED FISH & FUN ! ! !

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Saturday, August 20, 2011 @ 5:29:42 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

TEXAS INVASION

Had the goog fortune to fish with 16 Texas Anglers. 6 From ADVANCED FOUNDATION REPAIR & 10 from PHEONIX INSTALLATIONS. We had a fun time as always. I have fished with Steve Purcell (Pheonix) for over 10 years. This group had the SPOTS & DOTS LODGE smelling like grilled steak. Captains Jim, John & Tommy helped me with this group. They love to catch Redfish in the Biloxi Marsh. We fished Spinners, Chatterbaits, Spoons and Shrimp under corks to catch 114 Redfish from 3 to 13 lbs. This group bets on BIG Fish each day. Steve won the BIG FISH both days. This was ED's first trip with ANGLING ADVENTURES he fishes Bass Tournaments back in Texas. He is now a MARSH-AHOLIC, Welcome to the MARSH-AHOLICS NATION Ed. Always a fun time.

I have several great captains to handle your corporate group or family & friends.Call to book your Angling Adventure 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA. On site accommodations & GUARANTEEDS FISH & FUN ! ! !

Capt. Mike Gallo
Helping Marsh-Aholics get there fix since 1997

Friday, August 5, 2011 @ 10:10:49 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

I had the good fortune to guide & fish with Dutch Prager and his fellow MARSH-AHOLIC Al Calabrese. We fished the Biloxi Marsh area with Spinners & shrimp under a cork to catch the limit of nice fat Biloxi Marsh Redfish. Al caught some big bull reds at over 20 lbs. It's always a fun time with Al & Dutch. I look forward to there return.

Shanna ( the bait lady at Rigolets marina ) Booked a trip for her son Josh (10) and her nephew Dillan (16). I had Capt. Dan jump on board to lend a hand with the young anglers. Josh & Dillan wanted to catch some Speckled Trout to enter the CCA Star tournament. We made several moves before finding a school of Specks. Fishing plastics under corks and live shrimp on the bottom we caught 46 Specks & 7 White trout before a rain storm ran us to the Biloxi Marsh. Josh & Dilan had never caught keeper Redfish. We fished shrimp under corks to catch 5 Redfish up to 24", before another rain shower ran us back to the SPOTS & DOTS DOCK. I had a fun time with Josh & Dillan and will fish with them again soon.

Yesterday I made a quick trip with Don Dubuc for his "OUTDOORS WITH DON DUBUC" TV show on WGNO News. You can see the spot at 6 tonight on ABC26. Or go to ABC26.com/sports/outdoorswithdondubuc/
We caught Redfish & Flounder and some small Specks.

I have several great captains to handle your family, friends and corporate clients. Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA

ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS & GUARANTEED FISH & FUN ! ! !

THE ADVENTURE IS CATCHING ! !
Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 @ 8:56:39 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS REDFISH REPORTS

The fishing in the Rigolets area is getting better with each incoming tide.

My clients have been happy with the hard fighting REDFISH.

I had the good fortune to guide and fish with Rick & Eric Dupont along with there mother. We fished the Biloxi Marsh with shrimp under a cork (technique #5) to catch a limit of nice slot sized REDFISH. This family was a blast to fish with. We also caught 2 Flounder which mom was very pleased with.

Next in my appointment book long time client Steve Purcell with some of his clients. We made our way over to the Biloxi Marsh. Steve loves to fish a Chatterbait. I set Up Nick, Aaron & Courtney with shrimp under a cork (technique #5) The going was slow at first with only a few Redfish to show BUT when the tide turned and started to fall the bite was much more aggressive. We ended the day with a 20 REDFISH limit. This was a fun group to fish with. They are looking forward to fishing with me again.

George Graves came in last year in his own boat, BUT this year he sold his boat and decided to fish with me. He came in from MS with his son Zack (18), friend Chris and Chris's son J.C. (16). They spent a few nights in the SPOTS & DOTS LODGE and fished two days with me. The first trip I had all 4 one the Blue Wave Pure Bay. The second trip I had 3. Chris could not make the trip. Day 1 we fished the Biloxi Marsh, again the bite was better later in the day with the falling tide. Finished the day with 16 Fat Biloxi Marsh Redfish. Day 2 we fished the local area so the guys could get back to MS. We found a few pockets of flooded grass with some nice Redfish close to the grass. The shrimp under a cork did the trick both days. Finished with 19.  2 days 7 anglers & 7 limits of Redfish. We did it the hard way but we got it done.  I had a fun time with this group, I look forward to there return.

I have several boats to handle your family, Friends or Corporate Clients.
On site Accommodations & GUARANTEED FISH & FUN. Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA.

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo. I'll be at the Dock for the CCA Meeting Thursday. Come by and say "Hello" We can talk fishing. I'll also have my GMPCS Satellite Phone with me. Al Calabrese will give a demonstration on the Sat phone. I don't leave my dock with out it.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:39:01 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

Neil Skinner came in with his older brother Joe, neighbor John and John's daughter Matty (14). We made our way over to a small island near the Biloxi Marsh. We spotted some birds and set up a drift. We caught some nice Specks. I made another drift catching a few more trout. I then set the anchor. They caught Specks until they were ready to move into the marsh to catch Redfish. I set up on some flooded grass near the shore of a small bay. Live shrimp under a cork had the Redfish comming to the boat. The Falcon Rods were bent double, as we had two Redfish on at one time. We caught a few at our first stop, then moved a few hundred yards until I spotted another flooded grass bank with bait. This pattern was how we fished until we decided to beat the heat and head back to the SPOTS & DOTS DOCK. I have had the pleasure to fish with Neil for over 10 years. Back at the dock I cleaned 29 Speckled Trout, 3 White Trout & 8 Fat Redfish. I look forward to there return.

Roumay Oliver came in with family & friends, 5 in all. I'm glad the Blue wave is open and spacious. We made our way over to the Biloxi Marsh to look for REDFISH. Roumay had with him uncle Garfield, brother Schuyler, and friends Mike & Elliot. 1st stop 1st cast Schuyler missed a big Redfish it broke off right next to the boat. We did catch 3 at that spot. We made several more moves before we started to catch. The pattern was the same as my last trip. Flodded grass with bait near by. We fished 5 or 6 areas with flodded grass along the same shore catching a few at each spot. We fished this pattern until the guys put 25 Redfish in the box. Live shrimp and technique #5 ( see my web site ) were the ticked to a full box of fish and a full boat of smiles! ! ! We all had a fun time and I look forward to there return. The guys ended the day with 25 Redfish and 1 Blk Drum. Our Redfish were 3 to 10 lbs.

Capt Jim ran a second boat.  Jim fished with Will Galindo and his two young sons (12 & 14). They fished the same area in the marsh to catch a big box of Redfish and several Speckled Trout.  Most caught on shrimp under a cork but some on plastic with a spinner.

A big THANK YOU to all of our service men & women. HAPPY 4 OF JULY TO ALL.

We are on a good summer pattern of catching Redfish in the Biloxi Marsh. Call to book your trip 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA.

GUARANTEED FISH, FUN & ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS.

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 1:27:44 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

I had a great time guiding Champ & Wendy Thornton into the Biloxi Marsh for some hard fighting REDFISH. This was a birthday trip for Champ, provided by his mom & dad Mike & Mary Thornton. I enjoy fishing with all the Thorntons.  We always have a fun time. This trip Wendy put the pressure on her husband Champ. She had 4 nice Redfish in the box before Champ caught his first. They had a fun time competing with each other until the limit was reached. Wendy caught the biggest fish of her life a Bull Red at 14 lbs. Champ caught the biggest fish of his life with a 15 lb Bull Red. They also added 3 Flounder to the box. A FUN DAY & A HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR CHAMP ! ! !

I had a late cancellation friday. I posted on RNR of open boats on Sat. Dutch Prager jumped on board "Duth's Cajun Limo"  Capt. Jim Lamarque jumped on to lend a hand. We fished the Biloxi Marsh area with live shrimp under a cork to catch the limit of Redfish. We all had a fun time together in the Biloxi Marsh.

I have had the pleasure to guide & fish with Steve Purcell since 1999. Steve came in from Tx with a group of 6, All friends, family & coworkers. Bob, Butch, Ben, Scott, Danny & Steve. We ran 3 boats and all headed to the Biloxi Marsh and Lake Borgne. Capt's Jim & John helped with the group. Of course there were bets on BIGGEST FISH. 13 year old Ben took home BIG FISH HONORS on the first day with a 30 lbs REDFISH.  GREAT JOB Ben. I don't know who had the bigger smile Ben or his dad Butch.  The next day was a short trip, we headed out just before sun up and were back at the SPOTS & DOTS DOCK before lunch. I handed out some new Chatterbaits and the reports were the Redfish ate them up. Steve caught the biggest on the second trip a nice Bull Red at just over 12 lbs. This group caught over 40 Redfish & 90 Specks in a day and a half of fishing.  As always an ANGLING ADVENTURE ! ! !

Capt. Kenny ran a trip with Grady King and friend Billy. The guys wanted Redfish. Capt. Kenny put the guys on a limit of Redfish, fishing shrimp under a cork. Kenny knows I have many Redfish trips and he would not tell me where his secret Redfish hole is. That's alright Kenny I have some secret holes also.

I can hook you up with great fishing & great captains. Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA.

On the water accommodations & GUARANTEED FISH & FUN ! ! !

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 9:19:02 AM

Slidell, LA USA

Angling adventures of louisiana

Due to a late cancellation

I have 3 boats open for Saturday.

Call to book an Angling Adventure.

We are catching good numbers & size Redfish in the Biloxi Marsh.

985-781-7811 Or 877-4-aaofla

Thanks Capt. Mike gallo

Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 7:50:56 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

REPORT BY AL CALABRESE

Al Calabrese  Mandeville, LA USA

Yesterday I had the pleasure again of fishing with Dutch Prager guided by Capt. Mike Gallo of Angling Adventures of Louisiana (aaofla.com). We caught our limit of redfish and one flounder. Dutch had a 11 lb red. I have made several trips with Capt. mike and always learn something new. I have been using guides for nearly 50 years and have never had a guide who was anxious to share their knowledge to help make you a better fisherman. If you want a GREAT fishing trip with a top guide, I highly recommend Angling Adventures of Louisiana and Capt. Mike Gallo.

Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 3:12:23 PM

Thanks for your kind words Al,  I'll see you soon.
Capt. Mike Gallo

Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 12:36:58 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

REPORT BY AL CALABRESE

Al Calabrese  Mandeville, LA USA

Yesterday I had the pleasure again of fishing with Dutch Prager guided by Capt. Mike Gallo of Angling Adventures of Louisiana (aaofla.com). We caught our limit of redfish and one flounder. Dutch had a 11 lb red. I have made several trips with Capt. mike and always learn something new. I have been using guides for nearly 50 years and have never had a guide who was anxious to share their knowledge to help make you a better fisherman. If you want a GREAT fishing trip with a top guide, I highly recommend Angling Adventures of Louisiana and Capt. Mike Gallo.

Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 3:12:23 PM

Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 12:31:43 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

Clif Snow receiver a gift certificate from Dave Spake, for a days fishing aboard " Dutch's Cajun Limo" Clif brought his wife Kathy along. I have been catching good numbers of Redfish along the western shore of Lake Borgne BUT the bite was better in the late morning. I suggested a later departure to Dave & Clif. We departed the SPOTS & DOTS DOCK at 10:30. We made our way over to the spot and started fishing live shrimp under a cork. by 12:00 the Redfish limit was reached. We then made our way back to the Rigolets to hunt Flounder. We only caught 2, lost a few near the boat BUT had a fun time on the water.
We all had a fun time catching Redfish & Flounder.

James Bozeman came in with family & friends, 10 in all stayed in the SPOTS & DOTS LODGE. Sons, grandsons, daughter-n-law & coworkers. Capt's Kenny, Jim & Tommy helped with the group. They fished two days and headed back to Texas with a bunch of fresh fish. To many for me to keep up with but I did see at the cleaning table 3, 5+lb Specks Capt. Kenny came in with, along with Flounder, Drum, Sheepshead many more smaller Specks & Redfish. A fun fishing ADVENTURE ! ! !

Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA.

On site on the water accommodations sleeps 10-12 anglers with all the comforts of home.

GUARANTEED FISH & FUN ! ! !

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 9:23:28 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

DUTCH PRAGER & AL CALABRESE REPORT

Just like most die hard fishermen in Louisiana. I fish hard and come home to look at RodNreel.com to see how others who fish often faired on there trip. Today I see Dutch Prager has posted a report.

I have had the PLEASURE to fish with Dutch since 2005. We both have a deep love for fishing the Biloxi Marsh. Dutch books a few trips a year with me and when ever I get the chance to take him back to HIS marsh I do so.

I have called my boats the "CAJUN LIMO" for over 10 years. Last year just after I purchased my new Blue Wave Pure Bay, I asked Dutch if I might have the HONOR to call my new boat "Dutch's Cajun Limo". He responded with a YES. This year in March just after picking up my new Blue Wave, I put the new Dutch's Cajun Limo redfish sticker in the boat. Dutch & Al had me booked for my first trip of the new season. March 15th. Check out the picture.

Two years ago I started fishing with Al Calabrese. Al moved here from Florida. It was a late October trip. I took Al to the Biloxi Marsh. We caught a bunch of Specks and a limit of Redfish. Al fished alone.  Al booked several more trips with me over the last 12 months. All with Al fishing alone.

Long story short I put Al & Dutch together on a trip to the Biloxi Marsh. They have fished together since then. They have a good time, each and every trip. They have several trips booked through the end of the season.

I look forward to fishing with Al & Dutch many more times in the Biloxi Marsh. Dutch and I are like old fishing friends that have the same deep love for fishing the Biloxi Marsh. Al now joins us in our Adventures and we welcome him into the MARSH-AHOLICS NATION.

Dutch & Al THANKS for your kind words. I always look forward to fishing with you two.

Capt. Mike Gallo

Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 6:54:57 PM

Mandeville, LA USA

Yesterday, June 16, 2011 was another Beautiful Day in my life. Just to see the Sun Rise over the marsh at my age of 86 and still be abe to enjoy good fellowship and fishing with Capt Mike Gallo and my feloow Submariner, Al Calabrese,a Cold War Nuke Sailor,and Old me, a WW 2 Diesel Boat sailor, the USS Kingfish, 4 war Patrols, Pacific.So much for History. --We had an enjoyable day,left Rigolets to Lake Catherine, Miller Bayou, Unknown Pass into and acoss Lake Borgne, False Mouth Bayou and Bayou Maroon, then False Mouth Bay.to Bobs Lake.  All few trout were throwbacks, but we limited out on reds, largest 12# and I flounder.Back to the Spots and Dot Lodge on Hwy 433. Yes, I have met so many great fellow Anglers during my many years on the water. Was into Big Game Marlin fishing , founded the NOBGFC, with the able assistance of the late Paul Kalman, served as President 1960-90, now satisfied with Marsh Fishing. My first trip to the Bayou Biloxi-Nine Mile area was in 1939. Yes, so many acres of marsh--like they say--da aint dere no mo.--So to all of you who enjoy the fellowship and REEL Good fishing in our Louisiana Waters,be thankful for your ability to do so and My wish is for all to continue the luxury of fishing. After a Good Day on the water, any Fish boated is a luxury. Thanks for your time for reviwing this report. Good Luck and God Bless --- <*)((((><   Dutch Prager--Mandeville, LA.
Dutch Prager.

Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 10:01:17 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

I had the good fortune to guide & fish with Amy Holmes and her boyfriend Walter. These two share the same birthday. We fished the Biloxi Marsh for Redfish. We made a few stops before they put the limit in the box. While they fished for Redfish against the shore I cast a Dudley under a poping cork out into the bay and started to catch some trout (Specks & White). After Amy & Walter caught there limit of Redfish I switched them over to plastic under a cork and we caught some trout. We ended the trip around lunch with 10 Fat Biloxi Marsh REDFISH, 1 Black Drum, a Flounder and 29 trout. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY & WALTER.

I have several boats to handle your group. Give me a call for GUARANTEED FISH & FUN. 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA.

On the water accommodations sleeps 10 with all the comforts of home.

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 7:31:58 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

Mike & Mary Thornton came in form MS, for a few days of fishing. They spent a few nights in my SPOTS & DOTS LODGE. We fished the Bayou Bienvenue & Biloxi Marsh areas to catch over 20 REDFISH, 3 Flounder and a big Sheepshead. Shrimp under a cork and a Spinner caught all the Redfish. We always have a great time. I have had the pleasure to guide & fish with Mike & Mary about 3 years now. I look forward to there return.

Ken Fowler came in from the Mandeville area with wife Pam, Son Matt & Daughter Kelsey. We fished the Biloxi Marsh with Rigolets live shrimp under corks to catch 47 trout (Specks & White). Ken wanted to see the family tangle with some Redfish. We made a short move and started catching some nice Redfish. Pam & Matt had a double that took them around the Blue Wave a few times before we put the pair of Bull Reds in the boat. I had a fun time with this family. Back at the Spots & Dots dock I cleaned 47 trout, 12 Redfish & 1 Flounder.

Yesterday I filmed the "Outdoors with Don Dubuc" show. Onboard Dutch's Cajun Limo were   Don Dubuc, Mike Papajohn & Joe Macaluso. Mike played on LSU's first baseball National Champion team. Joe is part of the Paradise Louisiana team. We fished the Biloxi Marsh area with plastics & Shrimp under corks to catch Speckled Trout, White Trout & Redfish. You can see the show on ABC 26 at 6:30 or go to ABC26.com/sports/outdoorswithdondubuc/

There are good numbers of Trout & Redfish in the Biloxi Marsh we fished the eastern side of the marsh to take advantage of the incoming tide and salty water.

I have several boats to handle your family, corporate group or friends. Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811

ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS & GUATANTEED FISH & FUN ! ! !

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 5:05:34 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

Mark Damiani and I have fished since 2006, Mark lives right here in Slidell. This year he came in with his long time friend Steve from CA. Steve had never caught a REDFISH. I told Steve we could cure that problem. I pointed the Cajun Limo toward the Biloxi Marsh. We arrived to find high and rising water. We made our way into some skinny ponds  (the pure bay gets in skinny water). We fished spinners for a short time, Mark hooked a big Red but it got away. Next Steve set the hook on a nice fat REDFISH. We snapped a picture and went back to fishing. We fished about 30 minutes without a strike. I switched to an ATTRAXX POGY in Black Chr. I riged it weedless. (Check out TECHNIQUE 12 on my website. First cast I caught a nice 21" Red. I switched Mark & Steve to the ATTRAXX and started to get more strikes. We were able to sight cast to a few Reds and watch them attack the ATTRAXX. Very Exciting!!!!!  Mark & Steve had a hard time seeing the Reds. I told them my Flying Fisherman glasses helped me see the Redfish. We finished with the limit of nice Biloxi Marsh REDFISH. We all had a great time in the marsh.

The Redfishing in the marsh is great. Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811. Several boats to handle your corporate group or family & friends.

ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS & GUARANTEED FISH & FUN ! ! !

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 9:43:00 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

Dennis Atchison and coworkers Gary & Larry from Sara Lee Corp came in for 3 day of fishing fun. They stayed on site at my SPOTS & DOTS LODGE.  Larry only fished one day and loves to fish for Redfish. We hit the marsh with Spinners & shrimp under corks to catch the limit of Redfish. The 2 trips with Dennis & Gary we caught good numbers of Speckled Trout (78), some Redfish(4), Black Drum (4), & Flounder (3). I have had the pleadure to guide & fish with this group for four years and counting.

Steve Purcell of Phonix Installations came in from TX with a group of 9 anglers to fish for Redfish. I have fished with Steve since 1999. This year 9 anglers went into the Biloxi Marsh and 9 LIMITS of Redfish came out of the marsh. Mike Burnside came back with the largest Red on day 1. A BULL RED a over 13lbs to take the money.  I had to work hard for my limit. I knew the group were staying in my SPOTS & DOTS LODGE and fishing with me again the next day so with no time limit we put in the extra effort to come out of the marsh with the limit. The next day 5 anglers opted to return to the marsh for Redfish and 3 anglers wanted trout from Lake Borgne. At the cleaning table 5 LIMITS of Redfish were cleaned and over 50 Trout and a Black Drum over 50#. This was the money fish on day 2. As always a fun time was had by all, the group will return soon. Capt. Tommy & John did a great job again. This group loves to fish the Chatterbait and the Biloxi Marsh Reds ate it up!!!


All fish caught on Falcon Rods with Fins & Berkley line. The Blue Wave continues to impress myself and my clients.

Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA

ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS and GUARANTEED FISH & FUN ! ! !

Thanks Capt. MIke Gallo  

Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 10:14:54 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

Jim Byrd and his fishing friend Keith came back for more fishing fun. Last year in November I fished with these two and we had a fun time in the marsh. Jim asked me when is a good time to come back. I told the guys May & June. They came in from MS for a few days. They stayed in my lodge and were ready to go bright and early. Monday we fished the Lake Pontchartrain bridges with live shrimp on my drop shot rig to catch the limit of Specks up to 4lbs. We also caught 2 nice Redfish. Tuseday we made our way over to the Biloxi Marsh for some Redfish action. Keith caught a good sized Redfish on a topwater plug first thing in the morning. Jim fished a H&H Spinner with a Dudley plastic. We were headed in for lunch with the limit of REDFISH & 1 Flounder. We had a fun time again and I look forward to there return.

Wednesday I had the good fortune to welcome to Louisiana Ted Swingle. Ted just moved to Louisiana from Maryland. He loves to fish & Hunt. He came to the right place. Ted wanted to fish for Redfish. He had never caught a Red.  We jumped on the Blue Wave and made our way over to the Biloxi Marsh. I set Ted up with a H&H Spinner/Dudley I fished a Zman Chatterbait. It didn't take long we had a double. Ted had his first REDFISH. Our first drift froduce 4 Redfish. We made a move and finished off the limit and released several others. Another successful ANGLING ADVENTURE and another MARSH-AHOLIC.

All fish caught on Falcon Rods with Shamano Reels and Fins braided line or Berkley Big Game mono.

I have several boats to handle your corporate group or family and friends.

On site accommodations & Guaranteed fish & Fun ! ! !

Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 11:15:41 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

RIGOLETS FISHING REPORTS

Monday: Neil Blanchard of Manheim came in with his client Doug Morris. Neil wanted Doug to catch his first Redfish, ( Doug is a Bass fishedman in AL) I told the guys that would be no problem, BUT I wanted them to take advantage of the solid trout bite we are having. We fished live shrimp catching 49 trout and then headed into the marsh to catch REDFISH. I set the guys up with spinners and we fished Bass style with Neil catching a big 8lb Red to get things started. Then Doug caught his first Redfish. We continued fishing spinners until the limit was reached, then we released a few for good luck. We had a fun time ! ! !

Wed: Capt Tommy ran a trip with Scott Woods & Associates. They fished Lake Pontchartrain to catch over 50 Specks and several nice Black Drum.

Thursday: I had Barry Fox and a Shamrock Construction crew of Mark & Billy. We left my dock with a well full of live shrimp. We fished the tracks over Lake Pontchartrain and came back before lunch with a 75 Speck limit.

Friday: Mike & Marry Thornton came in with fishing friend Mike. They spent the night in my SPOTS & DOTS LODGE. They were ready bright and early. We fished the same area of the lake to catch 55Specks and a few Black Drum. We left the lake at 10:30 to fish the West shore line of Lake Borgne to look for some Redfish. We spotted 9 hooked 5 and landed 3. WE had some hard luck with the Redfish.

Saturday: I fished with Eddie Craft, his wife Jimmie and friends Steve & James. We fished Lake Pontchartrain with live shrimp on my drop shot rig to catch 52 Specks, 4 Black Drum and a Flounder. The Specks we caught on the incomming tide were much bigger than we caught on the falling tide, many in the 2 to 3lb range. This was a fun group to fish, Jimmie had to show the guys how it's done ! ! !

Capt. Tommy fished with Ivan Echegarrua and friend Scott. They also fished the tracks with live shrimp catching the limit and several drum as well. They weren't too far from where we were and I could see they were having a fun time.

Sunday, May 8, 2011 @ 9:58:18 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

FISHING REPORT

I had the pleasure to once again fish with Louisiana fishing legend Dutch Prager. For whom my boat is named after, "Dutch's Cajun Limo". Dutch had fishing friend Al Calabrese along. I set this duo up with new fishing friend Sydney Ross of BR. Our game plan was to fish for trout early then hit the marsh ponds for some REDFISH. We fished the protected south shore of Lake Borgne to catch 20 Specks and 1 Flounder. We fished with plastics on the bottom. Most caught on Dudleys Salt & Pepper or Fool's Gold color. We then moved into the shallow duck ponds and fished Spinners (Al) & Shrimp under corks Dutch & Sydney to catch a limit of Redfish. We had a fun time as always and I'll see these guys soon.

I have several boats to handle your corporate group or family & friends. All with GUARANTEED FISH & FUN ! ! !

On site ACCOMMODATIONS sleeps 10 with all the comforts of home, Sat TV, Kitchen, Outdoor Grill & Deck, Queen & Full beds 2 full baths, all on the water ! ! !

Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA

THE ADVENTURE IS CATCHING ! ! !
Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Sunday, May 1, 2011 @ 5:51:17 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES of LOUISIANA

Rigolets fishing report

I had the good fortune to guide and fish with Michael "STICK" Wickert and his friend Nick. The guys drove 15+ hours from Madison WI to fish with AAofLA and visit New Orleans. Mike is a Rock & Roll DJ in Madisons. We had a fun time in Lake Pontchartrain catching Speckled Trout and a Flounder. We didn't catch any big numbers of trout BUT the size on the back side of the April moon is very good. Fished till lunch and came in with 21 Specks and one 3+lb Flounder. Half of our Specks were over 3 lbs, Mike caught the biggest of the day at 4.25 lbs on the Boga Grip. We had a fun time on the water and the guys are heading back to WI to cook up some fresh LA Speckled Trout. We caught these Specks on the Dudley Salt & Pepper/char tail in both Bay Chovie and TT.

The Speck fishing in the Rigolets area will be good for some time. Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA

On site accommodations, sleeps 10 with all the comforts of home & NO-FISH-NO-PAY-! ! !

The Adventure is Catching !
Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Sunday, April 24, 2011 @ 6:57:32 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

FISHING REPORTS

SATURDAY:  Fished the CCA Redfish Challenge. The weather was a challenge. I fished with long time client Norman Norton & my uncle Dan Couvillion. We finished 16th. Not where we wanted but not bad either.

Monday: Fished with La Tech Communicatiuons, Charlie Rousel and his long time friend Chris. The guys have a boat and wanted to learn the local area. We fished the bridges over Lake Pontchartrain with Dudleys in Salt & Pepper/Char to catch the limit of Specks along with a couple of Flounder. These guys were fun to fish with. I sent them home with several gallon bags of fish to cook.

Today: I fished with Don Dubuc for the ABC26 news "Outdoors with Don Dubuc" fishing report. Don came with his nephew Mike and I had Craig Suarez of Tech Auto Glass. We fished the tracks with plastics to catch a big box of Specks & Flounder. Check out the show for a few good pointers. We finished the show at 11:00 this morning.

The best fishing is here. Give your favorite guide a call. We all need the business and will put you on fish. Let me know if I can help or you want to book an ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811.

On site accommodations & Guaranteed fish & fun ! ! !

P.S. I smell the fresh trout cooking in the kitchen, Gotta go !!!!!!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 7:20:02 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

FISHING REPORT

Becky Wall came in from Al with Son Jim (15) & husband Jim. We boxed over 80 trout in two days of fishing. We always have a good time. This is the Wall's 4th trip with me. The April winds made fishing a challenge but we kept at it until we were catching fish. The full moon is in a few days and several of our trout were 4lbs and one over 5lbs. Check the pictures. I'll be fishing the CCA Redfish Tournament this weekend, Wish me luck. Then we will get back to catching some FAT SPECKS ! ! !

I have several captains to handle your corporate clients or family and friends. Give me a call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA.

On site accommodations & Guaranteed fish ! ! !

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 9:15:03 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

BILOXI MARSH FISHING REPORT

Jeff Songer came in with a couple of Consolidated Electrical Distributors salesmen. They stayed in the SPOTS & DOTS LAKE HOUSE for a sales training, then some marsh fishing. We made our way over to the Biloxi Marsh, where I set up Doug, Jeff & Jeff with spinners & Dudleys. We fished several areas with only a few Redfish to show. The high winds from the previous days had the water dirty. I made a move deep into the marsh looking for clean water. Our last stop produced 8 more Reds to finish off the limit. With Doug catching the last REDFISH at 30" a nice fat REDFISH. We made our way back in the chop. The Blue Wave Pure Bay continues to impress. Jeff, Doug & Jeff did a great job in tough conditions. Jeff says "We'll be back" I look forward to there return.  

I have several boats to handle your clients, family or friends. Give me a call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA.

On site ACCOMMODATIONS & NO-FISH-NO-PAY-GUARANTEED ! ! !

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 8:19:35 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

BILOXI MARSH FISHING REPORT

Jeff Wahlen came in with son's Ben (12) & Dan (15) to catch REDFISH. Mom (Kristina) jumped on to watch her boys have a good time. We made our way over to the Biloxi Marsh. I set the guys up with H&H spinners with the new Slamin Sammy color Dudley. This family had a great time. The guys catching Reds and mom netting them and taking pictures. With 15 Redfish caught and 8 they decided to keep, we called it a day. I pointed the Blue Wave back to the SPOTS & DOTS DOCK. I'm sure the boys are sleeping in the car on the ride back to Florida. The smiles will last along time. We had a fun day ! ! !

I have dates open call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA.

ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS, SEVERAL BOATS & GUARANTEED FISH ! !

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo  

Sunday, March 27, 2011 @ 9:04:49 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

BILOXI MARSH REPORT

Mike Barecca came in from Al with coworkers Kelly & Paul. I have had the pleasure to guide and fish with this group for several years. They had a good nights sleep in the SPOTS & DOTS LODGE, They were ready to go at first light. We made our way to the Biloxi Marsh in the new Blue Wave. This Pure Bay continues to impress me, and my clients love all the room to fish. Our first stop was deep in the marsh. We caught 6 nice Redfish with shrimp under a cork. I made a move to more open water hoping to catch some big Reds, But we didn't find any. I made another move deeper in the marsh where we finished off the limit with H&H Spinners & Shrimp under a cork. Mike, Paul & Kelly were all smiles. We always have a fun time on the water. I think I have Mike hooked on the H&H Spinners.

The marsh has Redfish & Lake Pontchartrain has had some good sized Specks, when the winds will let you fish. I have several boats to handle your group. Call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE. 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA

ON SITE ACCOMMODATIONS & GUARANTEED FISH ! ! !

THE ADVENTURE IS CATCHING ! ! ! !
Thanks Capt. MIke Gallo

Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 8:33:15 PM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

Stop by the Northshore Boat-N-Fishing Show this weekend. I'll be in the Boat Stuf Booth in the New Blue Wave Pure Bay with a box of fish.

Now I must go catch a box of fish. Heading to the bridges in Lake Pontchartrain and then the Marsh for some fat REDFISH.

I hope to see you there. Capt. Mike Gallo

Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 6:38:12 AM

Slidell, LA USA

ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

MARSH MADNESS HAS BEGUN ! ! !

Made a trip out to the Biloxi Marsh in the new BOAT STUF BLUE WAVE. This is a great fishing machine ! ! ! Louisiana fishing Legend Duch Prager & his fishing friend Al Calabrese were with me for my first official trip of the season. Dutch is the reason I named the new Pure Bay 2400 "DUTCH'S CAJUN LIMO". We fished the Biloxi Marsh with some new Deadly Dudley color Bay Chovie's. The three new colors all caught nice Fat Redfish. Fool's Gold, Purple Demon, and a color with out a name. I'm trying to get Dudley to call it "Vomit", Dudley likes the name but his wife Kim doesn't. We will see. Dutch likes to fish with a cork and the Redfish also ate the shrimp under a cork. Al caught a nice Bull Redfish at 12 lbs. As usuall we all had a great day in the marsh catching the limit of REDFISH ! ! !

The fishing is heating up. Give me a call to book your ANGLING ADVENTURE 985-781-7811 or 877-4-AAofLA.

On site ACCOMMODATIONS & GUARANTEED FISH ! ! !

Thanks Capt. Mike Gallo

Wednesday, March 16, 2011 @ 5:20:10 PM

Slidell, LA USA

Capt. Mike Gallo

Angling Adventures of Louisiana

I met Capt. Tommy Williams last year in May. The oil spill closed the area he fishes offshore. Capt. Tommy is very easy going and loves to catch fish, soon I had him working for Angling Adventures taking out corporate groups requiring more than one boat. We fished together many times in the Spring, Summer & Fall. Capt. Tommy learned that I had a desire to catch a Tuna. Saturday we departed Venice in search of Tuna. On our trip were Myself and two of my clients Joby Church & Blair Sebert. Capt. Tommy's dad Wyatt rounded out our crew.  We made two stops to catch bait, then headed to the floaters. Once there we could see Tuna busting bait on the surface. Capt. Tommy drifted through the Tuna. Capt Tommy set me up with a Topwater Plug on Spinning tackle. I caught my first ever Yellowfin Tuna on a Topwater Plug. That was alot of fun. Those Tuna fight hard. Next Joby caught a Yellowfin Tuna and then Blair. The Yellowfin bite stopped and the Blackfin started. These fish were smaller, in the 8 to 12 lb range but still put up a great fight on spinning gear. We caught over 50 Blackfin before calling it a night. We made a short move to another platfore to tie up for the night. We caught a few more Blackfin's at this platform. All our Blackfin's were caught jigging dimond jigs at different depts. Next morning we caught another Blackfin before moving to another platfore to look for Aj's. I caught my first AmberJack. That is a very hard fighting fish also. We caught another Aj before heading in. We all had a great time and will do it again. The Amberjacks were caught on the Dimond Jig also.

If you are looking for an offshore trip give GREAT ESCAPE II CHARTERS a call 985-288-7694.

Capt. Tommy and I will both be at the Boat show in Slidell this weekend. Stop by and let's talk some fishing ! ! !

Thanks Capt. MIke Gallo

Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 9:26:20 PM

Slidell, LA USA

Capt. Mike Gallo

Angling Adventures of Louisiana

I met Capt. Tommy Williams last year in May. The oil spill closed the area he fishes offshore. Capt. Tommy is very easy going and loves to catch fish, soon I had him working for Angling Adventures taking out corporate groups requiring more than one boat. We fished together many times in the Spring, Summer & Fall. Capt. Tommy learned that I had a desire to catch a Tuna. Saturday we departed Venice in search of Tune. On our trip were Myself and two of my clients Joby Church & Blair Sebert. Capt. Tommy's dad Wyatt rounded out our crew.  We made two stops to catch bait, then headed to the floaters. Once there we could see Tuna busting bait on the surface. Capt. Tommy drifted through the Tuna. Capt Tommy set me up with a Topwater Plug on Spinning tackle. I caught my first ever Yellowfin Tuna on a Topwater Plug. That was alot of fun. Those Tuna fight hard. Next Joby caught a Yellowfin Tuna and then Blair. The Yellowfin bite stopped and the Blackfin started. These fish were smaller, in the 8 to 12 lb range but still put up a great fight on spinning gear. We caught over 50 Blackfin before calling it a night. We made a short move to another platfore to tie up for the night. We caught a few more Blackfin's at this platform. All our Blackfin's were caught jigging dimond jigs at different depts. Next morning we caught another Blackfin before moving to another platfore to look for Aj's. I caught my first Amber Jack. That is a very hard fighting fish also. WE caught another Aj before heading in. We all had a great time and will do it again. The Amber jacks were caught on the Dimond Jig also.

If you are looking for an offshore trip give GREAT ESCAPE II CHARTERS a call 985-288-7694.

Capt. Tommy and I will both be at the Boat show in Slidell this weekend. Stop by and let's talk some fishing ! ! !

Thanks Capt. MIke Gallo

Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 9:26:17 PM