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Kayak and Bay Boat Fishing
Charters Kayak
Rentals / Nature and Dolphin Tours
Capt. Danny Wray
is a Coast Guard Licensed Captain and a Heritage Endorsed Guide in Grand Isle, Louisiana
July 14th,The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission announced large scale reopening of waters
to fishing. Grand Isle is now open to fishing, but Elmer's Island is still closed. We will wait to see if this
decision holds up. We hope that is does and that Elmers Island will reopen soon.
At this point we are waiting to see if the decision to open waters will hold up or be recinded before
we decided what to do with the Ride the Bull tournament for 2010. Please check back for more
information: www.calmwatercharters.net/ridethebull
Calmwater Charters is involved in the day to day battle to protect the estuary and coast.
Danny is employed as a vessel of opportunity captain and is currently assigned to transport soil survey teams. He
is visiting most shoreline contact locations in both Terrebonne and Baratatia bays. Although some water is open to fishing,
it is necessary to direct our assets to the clean up activities. Thank you to everyone who has called and emailed us.
Although this unfortunate event continues and the future is uncertain, based on what has happened, I am still optimistic
that we will return to fishing by December. This is has been a difficult and emotional time for Kristen and I and we
appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. We started a blog about the oil spill, will post Danny's pictures and what he is doing. It is short for now
- but will get longer. Click here to view the blog.
 Although we continue to monitor the Oil
Spill in the Gulf, since
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries changes its rules on fishing closures nearly every day, our best information is to direct you
the agency's website to find out about fishing closures and rules at:www.wlf.louisiana.gov/ Thanks!
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Calmwater Charters offers
customers a unique approach to coastal Louisiana inshore fishing near Grand Isle, Louisiana.
Our specialty is providing a memorable day on the water. Our trips are designed to provide an exciting angling
experience. Many days we will use our Carolina Skiff to transport you to scenic marsh islands that are otherwise unreachable
by paddling alone. At other times of the year, we will trailer our Heritage Redfish Angler Kayaks to locations that enable
us to use the tides and wind to access marsh ponds otherwise unreachable by conventional water craft. When
the speckled trout move off the beaches, we will take you there to experience an enhanced version of wade fishing, where you
will learn stealthly kayak drifting techniques that will enable you to stay with the school of trout.
We fish year round in Grand Isle - and you can too!
Captain Danny Wray is a licensed Coast
Guard Captain as well as an experienced and knowledgeable fisherman who is eager to share his experience with you.
As a Heritage Endorsed Guide, Capt. Wray can provide you with value insight on kayak fishing
techniques, rigging and strategies. He has been featured in magazines such as Field and Stream, Tide, Louisiana Sportsman,
Gulf Coast Fisherman, Canoe and Kayak, Marsh and Bayou, and on the TV shows Journey South, Louisiana Sportsman TV
and Paradise Louisiana airing on Cox Sports. Look for Capt. Wray's column, Kayaker's Corner, in Marsh
and Bayou Magazine and his regional fishing reports in Kayak Angler Magazine.
Our 2009 Native
Water Craft Ultimate and Manta Ray Kayaks are equipped with everything you'll need to enjoy a unique angling experience.
Our standard equipment includes a bow or stern mounted anchor or mud anchor, a seat with back rest, a graphite
double paddle, a Coast Guard approved floatation device, an aerated portable live bait bucket (if you prefer
live bait), and fishing gear. You are welcome to bring your own rod and reel, if you choose.
Calmwater Charters
also provides guided conventional fishing trips, and Kayak Estuary/Birding Tours. Click on the pages to the left to learn
more about the different charters and services we offer.
We
look forward to cleaning your fish!
 YOU TUBE VIDEOS take you fishing with us! Click here to visit our video gallery.
Louisiana's First Extreme Kayak Fishing
Rodeo Make your plans now to attend Ride
the Bull II on August 21, 2010 at Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle! For more information go
to www.calmwatercharters.net/ridethebull
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We are proud members of the following organizations:
Click here to visit Pack and Paddle to purchase Heritage and Native Water Craft Kayaks
To purchase a TFO Rod, click here to visit the Uptown Angler in New Orleans, LA
CAROLINA SKIFF - From Alaska to the Florida Keys, from The Atlantic to the Pacific, from 4 inches of water to 4,000 feet,
Carolina Skiff boats are at home everywhere. Click here to visit CarolinaSkiff.com & learn more about their wide range of
boats - perfect for the Louisiana Coast.
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| Big Smiles for a BIG RED! |
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| Kelly Russel catches a nice red on the fly! |
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| Pulling in a Bull Red off Grand Isle |
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| Surf fishing by mothership at Four Bayous, Summer 09 |
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| A couple of big reds! |
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surfing days
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Visit the Uptown Angler, 601 Julia Street, New Orleans,
or visit their new website: www.uptownangler.com for all your Saltwater Fly Fishing Gear Tell Hunter that Capt.
Danny sent you!
The Stinger!
A great new Anchor system for Kayak Fishing. Get more information and purchase the Stinger at www.goldendrake.com
Click here to visit the Paddle Palooza Picture Gallery
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Calmwater Charters
P.O. Box 657 / 275 Rosethorne
Grand Isle, LA 70358
Capt Danny: 225 721-8182
Kristen:
225 921-8459
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