Poisson Rouge on The Fly: A Renewed Invitation to Louisiana’s Legendary Flats

When a seasoned Louisiana guide has his website rebuilt, it’s not about keeping up with trends — it’s about honoring the craft, giving anglers a clearer window into the marsh, and making sure the tradition of Flats fly-fishing is presented the way it deserves.

That’s exactly what Poisson Rouge on The Fly has done with its newly relaunched site: clean design, crisp navigation, and a straight-shooting presentation of what makes Redfish fly-fishing in South Louisiana so special. For anglers who pursue tailing reds with passion, the new site doesn’t just inform — it warmly invites you in!

Awesome Redfish caught by Captain Mike on his new Hell's Bay Professional Skiff.

Where Marsh Meets Magic: A Lifestyle Look at Poisson Rouge on The Fly

There are places where time seems to slow down just enough for you to notice the world again — the hush of a rising tide, the sudden flick of a copper tail, the way the morning light settles over a Louisiana marsh like a gold leaf. Poisson Rouge on The Fly guides anglers straight into that world, one quiet push-pole glide at a time.

This isn’t just another fishing charter. It’s a passage into a landscape where tradition still rules, and every cast feels like it was borrowed from a simpler era.

Got to love the colors of these big Redfish!

Captain Mike doesn’t just know the marshes around Bayou Dularge, Cocodrie, Dulac, and Fourchon — he knows their moods. He reads tides the way most folks read cereal boxes. He’s got that patient, steady style that good southern guides tend to have: confident, quiet, and just salty enough to be trustworthy.

Whether you're new to fly fishing or you’ve been tying your own flies since dial-up internet, Mike adjusts the experience to you. He’s not the lecture-every-five-minutes type. More like the “let’s get you on fish and let the day teach you” type.

Other fish are always possible from Black Drum to Sheepsheads, which is quite the target to stick and land on a Fly rod!

These Louisiana Flats are a world of their own — a maze of spartina grass, oyster-lined ponds, and hidden pockets where Redfish cruise around with the manners of a dinner guest banging on your table.

Some days it’s the bronze flash of a cruising Red.

Other days it’s a Bull that looks like it swam straight out of a legend.

Either way, the marsh delivers: raw, quiet, humble, and absolutely alive.

There’s something grounded about a place where the biggest argument is whether a Redfish is moving left or right.

Another nice sized fly rod targeted and caught Redfish from the Marsh...

Some outdoor experiences feel like vacations.

This one feels like it stitches itself into your memory...

• The quiet tap of the push pole against the bottom.

• The wind carrying the marsh’s soft, salty breath.

• The sudden rush of water when a Redfish bolts.

• The laughter that comes after a blown shot — because around here, that’s half the fun!

When you fish with Poisson Rouge on The Fly, you’re not just chasing Redfish.

You’re stepping into a way of life Louisiana refuses to let go of — the good kind of stubborn.

Are you foaming at the mouth yet and ready to pick a fight with one of these!

Who Should Go — And When?

Hard-core fly-fishing purists: If you love casting a fly rod, sight-casting to tailing Reds this is about as traditional and satisfying as saltwater fishing gets...

• Adrenaline seekers: Bull reds — big, powerful, migratory — offer a test of skill and a fight to remember!

• Anyone wanting an “off-the-grid” fishing immersion: Marshes, flats, solitude, and the raw feel of nature.

• People who want a full service gig: No gear to rent or bring. Just show up ready to fish!

Best window? Late summer through early spring — but especially autumn to winter, when the Bull Reds migrate in.

Quick Facts:

Detail Info

• Location / Launch Points: Bayou Dularge, Cocodrie, Dulac, Fourchon, Louisiana

• Guide Mike Lambert — with 25+ years of marsh-fishing experience IGFA recommended and Hell's Bay Endorsed Guide!

• Boat / Setup: 17′8 Hell's Bay Professional Skiff, fully equipped (rods, reels, tackle, fuel)

• Target Species: Redfish (especially Bull Reds), Black Drum, potentially others depending on season.

• What’s Included: Fly gear, fuel, drinks, water/ice; you bring the license, protection from sun/weather, personal items.

Prime example of a Bull Redfish that cruise these South Louisiana Marshes

If the Marsh Has Been Calling You…

Then this is your sign to go!

Pack your shades, grab your hat, and let Poisson Rouge on The Fly guide you into the heart of Louisiana’s Marsh — where the days feel earned, the fish fight hard, and the memories settle in like old friends, and let them know that Flats Nation sent you!

Speaking of Sun protection gear to help keep you from getting Sun or Wind burned and helping you spot these fish better. We invite you to check out the Flats Nation collection of UPF 50+ Technical Gear in either a Hoodie or our latest Button up type of shirts pending your needs at that time. We also have face shields and lightweight hats that are purpose designed for this type of work...

Flats Nation Performance wear in the blend-in colors we now have. Click on the picture to view our entire product collection!

In the meantime,

• We invite you to take in a few Flats Nation Podcast Episodes to help "Scratch that Fishing Itch" when working or traveling and you cannot hitch up the Skiff and go by clicking Here: And we are working on having Captain Mike join us on a episode to cover his Redfish trips soon! 😁

• Or our new Media section that we created with our latest website release, where you can hear all of our Podcasts, Sound Bites, and Flats Nation Updates all in one listing found by clicking Here: We have some great guests in the works on a wide range of topics and product coverage soon.

Tight Lines, and God Bless!

Dave and the Team

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