Grand Isle Rocks, Tropics Gone Quiet, The Heat Is On.

With Tropical Storm Bertha long gone, the skies turned sunny, and the winds and seas settled down just in time for the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo.  After a breezy Thursday, where offshore fishing was a no-go, seas offshore were 1-3 feet, allowing for the bigger boats to go out after the bigger fish.  We stayed on the bay side of the islands and Captain Pat Belanger found some nice trout.  Valerie boarded a 2.65 lb trout that was on top of the speckled trout leaderboard.

I caught several nice trout on Vudu shrimp, but the  biggest fish were caught by Dr. Rob Muller.  He landed a 32" throwback redfish and this 5'+ shark.

If the weather is perfect again tomorrow, I expect the leaderboard to fill up with some big fish.  IF you come down to the island tonight or on Saturday, don't forget to register for the $10,000 grand prize.  Drawing is Saturday night around 9:15.  Come join the fun and listen to the Wiseguys close out the Rodeo.

The Tropics have gone quiet as TUTT lows are everywhere.  It seems every late July through August brings us awful heat waves.

Look for the western heat to build eastward into next week.

The only relief from the heat will be a few spotty storms.

Use common sense when you're outside for the next 6 weeks.

This is serious heat that could turn deadly if you don't stay hydrated.  We have plenty of cold beer down here at the Tarpon Rodeo.

We have some great local bands, art & craft vendors plus I'm calling the name of the lucky winner of $10,000 Saturday night.  Hope to see  you there.  Stay tuned!

Weather Has Cleared, Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo Set To Begin

After some lingering squalls from Bertha this morning, skies have cleared, and winds are beginning to settle down.  The breeze actually feels good since the bright sunshine is bringing on the heat. Valerie and I just walked the beach and found a couple from Franklin, LA. enjoying the sunshine and the sounds of the Gulf waves crashing.

The dune buggies are out, and once the waves settle down, the crabbers will show up tonight.  The Rodeo officially will open at 5 PM with all the food and drink vendors in place.  There are free shrimp dinners given away tonight at 7 pm where you can meet President Liz Murrill along with her Admiral of the fleet Tab Troxler.  Music by Shorts in December starts at 6 pm. so come grab a bite to eat and listen to and dance away the night.  I'll be out fishing at dawn on Saturday, hoping to make the leaderboard.

What's left of Bertha is entering Texas near Beaumont, leaving Grand Isle in bright sunshine.  The food is hot, the beer is cold, and the weather is beautiful. Come on down and help us celebrate the 2026 Tarpon Rodeo.  Remember, I will award someone $10,000 Saturday night just for registering. Come join Liz & Tab for a party you don't want to miss.

All hail the 2026 International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo!  Stay tuned!