Fish coastal saltwater marshes near New Orleans with Ripp.

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Louisiana's Best Deep South Fishing Adventure

When you book a fishing charter with Captain Ripp Blank, expect to bring home two things:
1. More fish than you can eat
2. Fishing stories that don't get old

Ripp offers both full and half day charters fishing the ponds, lakes, bayous and marsh south of New Orleans.

Your trip starts at safe light from the dock of Joe's Landing in Lafitte. A powerful, 200 hp Yamaha propels the 22' Team Avenger quickly to one fishing spot after another. Along the way, Ripp shares some of the folklore and history of the people, pirates and Cajuns who have lived here over the last 250 years.

Brian & his guest.

Charles in charge - of an alligator that is.

Ripp is a lifelong resident of Lafitte, Louisiana. Just 45 minutes drive from downtown New Orleans, this bayou town was the headquarters of 18th Century pirate Jean Lafitte, who was instrumental in the defeat of the British in the Battle of New Orleans.

Known as the Barataria Basin, the region is a maze of waterways that connects the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. In between are marshes, swamps, ponds and canals teeming with sealife which feed and spawn in these nutrient rich waters.

Ripp specializes in fishing Speckled Trout & Redfish using light tackle. With him at your side, it won't be long before you too experience the addictive adrenaline rush caused by wrestling these spunky sport fish into the boat. Even after you get home, you'll still marvel at it all.

Greg Ponzoli & Heath Wade - 15 July 2004

The only thing you need to do in preparation for all the fun is to dress casually and comfortably, relax, and bring an ice chest with what you like to eat and drink. Make sure it's a big ice chest because all fish caught are yours...and Ripp expertly cleans, filets, and bags your catch too.

Louisiana salt water fishing article featuring Ripp

Ripp is a Coast Guard licensed captain whose charters are popular with people from all walks of life. Don't be surprised to find a local or national sports writer, media personality, or corporate head among the guests each week. No wonder Ripp was recently featured in the North American Fisherman.

Respected sports & fishing writers fish with Ripp regularly

Ripp's Charters start at $475/day for up to 2 people including rod, reel, and ice.
Four boats are available and a $200.00 deposit per day is required.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
CONTACT

RIPP BLANK
P.O. Box 231
Barataria, La. 70036

Email: hookem@rippscharters.com
Phone: 1-800-206-6646
Local: 504-689-2665

Fishing with lil Pete Warny from New York.

Got a small group and want to go on a swamp or marsh tour? Call Ripp and he'll delight y'all on whatever trip you choose. Ripp only allows up to 6 passengers or less to ride in each boat so your tour is personal and fun. Come on down to the bayou and pass a good time.

*Ripp Blank is a proud member of these fine associations:*
	North American Fishing Club Louisiana Travel & Promotion Assoc. Greater New Orleans Tourist Commission Jean Lafitte Tourist Commission Shimano Field Advisor Official Orvis Fishing Guide	Fish w/Ripp "Da Bess fo Less"

For other info about Lafitte, New Orleans, or Cajuns, try:

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