Fish Reports Venice, LA - MGFC

thresher sharks gulf of mexico. Capt. Jordan Ellis, MGFC. Venice, LA

Is there’s one species of fish that really gets the adrenaline flowing — for nearly all anglers — it’s the shark. Capt. Jordan Ellis has caught plenty in his decade long career as a professional guide, and many more as he grew up fishing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Jordan put two charter groups on thresher sharks recently while fishing out of Venice Marina in the Gulf of Mexico.

Thresher sharks are strange and weird looking creatures. Average lengths are 12-15 feet long, with weights in the 200-400 pound range most common. They’re good fighting fish, though protected so it’s catch and release only. The unique thing about thresher sharks is their tail — it can be almost as long as their body — which makes it a sight to see once you realize what you’ve got on the line, and as you get it close to the boat.

There are three species of thresher sharks: the common thresher, bigeye thresher, and pelagic thresher sharks. They love warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico and can be found swimming at a wide ranges of depths.

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zach lewis tuna fishing The MGFC. Venice, LA. MGFC photo

Capt. Zach Lewis has been in love with the water for as far back as he can remember. Born and raised in Ocean Springs, MS, his family had him out on the water since birth. He grew up fishing and hunting with his dad at every possible opportunity. And now, he provides these services professionally to anglers and outdoors folks who wish to have an excellent time on open water out of Venice, LA.

His boat, Contagious, is a 2014 39′ ST Contender powered by triple 300 HP Yamahas. He believes in offering his customers the best possible accommodations. His boat is not only fast and fuel-efficient, but also offers a comfortable ride and ample room.

Contagious sports the latest in Simrad electronicsYamaha outboards, and tackle by Shimano and Mustad.

Zach is a member of the Yamaha and Simrad Pro Staff.

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bluemarlin-venicela-mgfc-seaguar-fluorocarbon

There are plenty fluorocarbon brands available, but the captains at MGFC use Seaguar fluorocarbon — because it’s the best on the market. Best on the market means it’s the only fluorocarbon on our boats.

MGFC prides itself on making the best gear available to its offshore charter fishing customers. From Seaguar fluorocarbons to Shimano rods and reels, the MGFC makes sure you’re fishing with the best from end-to-end.

If it’s yellowfin tuna you’re after, you really want to be using Seaguar fluorocarbon. Same goes when you’re bottom fishing for snapper, and it’s especially true when you’re after swordfish and marlin.

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offshore fishing charters venice, la. Mexican Gulf Fishing Co. MGFC photo

Looking to book offshore fishing charters? Looking to book offshore fishing charters in Venice, LA? Look no further than The MGFC.

We offer full day offshore fishing charters from Venice Marina at the Southern tip of Louisiana. We’re just minutes from open water. In fact, our location makes a charter with Mexican Gulf Fishing one of the shortest trips you’ll take to reach deep, blue water.

Looking for yellowfin tuna? Heard about our daytime swordfish action? Want to catch ice chests full of mahi mahi? We’ve got the answer.

Want some big wahoo? We’re your ticket. Whether it’s red snapper season or sharks you’re after — the experienced and licensed captains at MGFC have your goals and best interests top of mind.

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swordfish gulf of mexico. Venice, LA. MGFC photo. Jordan Ellis

If you’ve been lucky enough to fish on a charter with Captain Jordan Ellis you know his enthusiasm for all species of fish is something that doesn’t wane. One group of fish though, holds his attention more than most others. Billfish. And, … among the billfish species his favorite is perhaps swordfish. Big honking swordfish, preferably caught in the daytime.

That’s just what he did last week on back-to-back trips out of Venice, LA.

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