Running Reds
- Stanley Fink
- Aug 6
- 2 min read
🎣 Team Jo-Jo Field Report
Redwarrior Recon – Delacroix EditionCrew: Oneofthepack, Big Rudy, Big MarkVessel: Bay Flat Sr – a.k.a. The Dream Machine
Oneofthepack checking in to share Big Rudy’s reflections and highlights from our latest trip into the Delacroix marshes. It was a classic Team Jo-Jo outing—filled with strategy, hope, laughs, and the kind of stubborn determination only Redwarrior hunters can truly understand.
We launched the Bay Flat Sr with a clear mission: to locate and tango with the elusive Redwarriors, those copper-bodied marsh gladiators who make you earn every bite. The conditions looked promising—light breeze, steady tide, and just enough cloud cover to keep us cool (or at least fool us into thinking so).
🔍 The Hunt Begins
Our strategy was textbook Team Jo-Jo:
Spot Check: Hit a few of our trusted Redwarrior holes—21,22,25, & 6, and a few unnamed "X-marks-the-spot" locations Big Rudy keeps tucked in his weathered notebook.
Tactics:
Tossing plastics tight to the channel edges in deep holes
Slow roll retrieves through the pockets and points
Occasional switch-up to cork rigs when we spotted bait flickering
Big Mark showed he was no stranger to the game—casting with confidence, eyes always scanning the water for signs: a nervous mullet, a swirl, or a push in the shallows.
🎯 Encounters & Action
We didn’t find the motherlode, but oh, we found the fight. A few healthy 16- to 21-inch Redwarriors gave us a proper tug-of-war. Each hookup lit a fire on deck—shouts, rod bends, and big grins. Big Rudy handled his rod like a maestro, coaxing in a thick-shouldered warrior from out of oyster shells like he was pulling treasure from a vault.
The Silverwonders? They were off the clock today—clearly enjoying their vacation. But the Redwarriors gave us enough of a show to make the trip worthwhile and keep the dream alive.
💭 Big Rudy’s Take
As we wrapped up and sipped a cold drink back at the dock, Big Rudy leaned back, gave a half grin, and said:
"You know, it's not always about filling the box—it’s about chasing ‘em, learning something new, and being out here with good company. The catching’s a bonus."
Amen, Big Rudy.
📅 Final Thoughts
Every trip into Delacroix writes another chapter in the Team Jo-Jo storybook. This one had:
Not so good water clarity
Just enough bites to keep the adrenaline up
And the kind of team chemistry that makes it all feel like a win—fish or no fish
We’ll be back soon. The Redwarriors may be elusive, but they’re out there... and so are we.
Until next cast – Good Fishing!🎣 Team Jo-Jo & Oneofthepack
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