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If you have any questions concerning the content inside this free fishing course, then please post them below. Comments on my website are what I have time to respond to first!
Who is this free fishing course for?
If you’re not catching fish when everyone else is, it could be because you’re not using the knowledge and techniques taught in the video above.
I’ve spent a good deal of time catching speckled trout across Louisiana’s coast, and there’s something I’ve seen over the years that I find shocking: most people get on speckled trout but don’t catch them.
This is especially the case in deeper water, but also when I see them fishing shallow. They just screw it up.
But what are they screwing up? Well, there’s two things in particular and that’s what this video reveals! Watch and see if you’ve done one of these two things and, if so, then you’ll see how to fix them.
Who is the guy in the video above?
First, let me introduce myself: My name is Devin. I’m a former fishing guide and today I make my living teaching people how to fish Louisiana’s coast for speckled trout and redfish in my membership, LAFB Elite.
If you’d like to learn more about me then consider visiting my About page and, if you’d like to learn more about my courses and community, then consider watching this video.
Moving on: What you are watching here is a free fishing course that was once hosted in LAFB Elite — where it was called Elements of Effective Fishing — but it has been updated and formatted for public viewing here on my blog and on YouTube.
I just think those two are probably better places for this thing to benefit as many anglers as possible.
So, with that out of the way, let’s get back to those two mistakes: What are they, and how do they keep people from catching speckled trout, even when they’re casting to them?
Mistake #1 -No Good Presentations
The first mistake is not giving a good presentation to the fish. If the fish cannot see your lure, they cannot bite it. It’s that simple.
This basic graphic details what I mean. The angler is casting to the fish, but his lure is getting swept back by the current.
The obvious problem is that he’s not catching the fish, but the next problem is that he’s not sure if there’s even fish there to begin with.
He could leave for the next fishing spot without ever knowing that he was on speckled trout in the first place! That would be a disaster!
Mistake #2 - Not Covering Water
The second mistake is not covering water. Many people trying to catch specks and reds simply spend too much time in one, two or three spots and never find the mother lode of fish.
These sticking points and more are what this free fishing course addresses. If you can watch the above video all the way through, then you will come out the other side a better inshore angler!
If you have any questions or something to add, then please use the comments section below. It’s great when people take time to comment on my website.
Thank you for taking this free fishing course. I hope it helps you catch speckled trout and redfish on your next fishing trip, and that you see the value in joining my membership. We’d love to have you!
No More Frustration
I too was frustrated with the many times I went and fished all day only to come home with little to nothing.
I have been an Elite member now for a couple of months, and while I haven't loaded the boat yet, I can say that I have learned a lot.
Some of the stuff that Devin teaches, I think that I already was doing but not understanding why. Plus I learned the things that "I didn't know that I did not know".
I am very pleased with LAFB Elite, and recommend it to anyone who's on the fence considering if they should join or not.
Like Devin says: it costs less that a bucket of live shrimp, so what do you have to lose?
Dannie Spivey
Wish I Had This Ten Years Ago
Back when I first started fishing 10 years ago I was looking all over for someone teaching something like Captain Devin's Inshore Fishing 101, but there was no one.
I think of the many, many days that my buddy and I were out running around trying to find fish and didn't know what's taught inside 101.
We didn't have a chance.
We didn't understand the conditions, the necessary tackle, the seasonal conditions that required different techniques, etc. But that has all changed now that I've completed Inshore Fishing 101.
It's so much more fun to understand the bigger picture and use a process to find and catch fish! And yes! We catch a boatload more fish!
Michael Schultz
In a word: GREAT!
I learned that I couldn't see the marsh for the bayou. What I mean by that is I was unknowingly doing a lot of things wrong with poor results and just chalked it up to a bad day of fishing. Devin presents a ton of concepts that the average fisherman either overlooks, isn't executing properly or is flat out ignorant of.
Inshore Fishing 101 isn't just a bunch of random tips! It is an intricate web of interconnected actions, equipment, locations, biology, conditions, techniques, technology, and experience that come together to give you the best chance of filling the box with fish on a consistent basis.
He shows how simple it is: you don't need a 24 ft bay boat, you don't need 500 different color lures, you don't need the most expensive gear, all you need to is a rod, a reel a lure and a little moving water, clean water and lots of bait in the area.
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Always love your informative video’s!
Thank you, Jason. I appreciate you! I strongly recommend starting with Inshore Fishing 101. It’s a lot, but worth the effort.
After that, be sure to check out the Community for the latest fishing reports, and be sure to give us a heads up when planning your next fishing trip. Chances are we can give you some good intel on fishing spots and safe routes so you have a safe and productive trip. If you’ve completed 101 then you’ll know the lingo we use.
Anyone else wanting to learn more about the benefits of LAFB Elite can do so at this video here: https://www.lafbelite.com/join/
Holy smokes this is packed full of great information. You are a great teacher. I’ve watched all your videos and this one has convinced me to join LAFB Elite. Thank you for taking the time to help others become better anglers. I also really appreciate your thoughts and ideas on conservation.