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January 23 kicks off Mardi Gras season - one of the most exciting times to be down here in New Orleans. The season - which runs through February 9 - gives visitors to the Bayou an opportunity to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Mardi Gras ("Fat Tuesday") is the last day of the Carnival season, and always falls on the day before Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent). And while Fat Tuesday is the official Mardi Gras day, we here in New Orleans know how to make the celebration last for several weeks.

Parades, balls, Family Gras - the entertainment is endless this time of year, which is why this is an ideal time to plan your New Orleans Fishing Charter trip with Get the Net Charters.

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With more than 3,000 miles of shoreline, Louisiana is the ideal playground for every avid and passive fisherman. Between lakes, marshes, and coastal gulf waters, there is no shortage of opportunities for you to choose from. And, with some of the most liberal catch limits in the country, folks who book their fishing charter trips with Lafitte's Get the Net Charters can collect more fish than in most other places throughout the country.

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On Friday evening, January 1st - New Year's Day - Ole Miss will take on Oklahoma State at the Superdome in New Orleans.

The 2016 Sugar Bowl (formally known as the Allstate Sugar Bowl) is a huge event down here in Louisiana. Folks from across the country flock to the Bayou to take part in the second oldest bowl game in the country (tied with the Orange Bowl).

It makes sense, then, that this is an ideal time to book your fishing charter trip.

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While folks who choose a fishing charter trip as their ideal vacation getaway aren't particularly interested in an experience that mimics a luxurious holiday, we here at Get the Net Charters think our guests deserve nothing but the best.

That's why we've made it a point to design a Louisiana Fishing Charters package that - quite simply - includes everything you need.

Yes, we know that's a pretty bold statement, but we stand behind the claims we make. How can we be so sure that our fishing charter packages offer the avid fisherman everything he or she needs? Because fishing along the inland saltwater channels of Lafitte has been a part of our lives for generations.

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While November might mean cold and blustery days elsewhere in the country, down here in Louisiana, it means duck season. From the Coastal Zone to both East and West Zones, folks down here are gearing up for the short duck season window, and you can be a part of it with our Lafitte fishing charters featuring our unique Blast and Cast package.

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When the thermometer begins to dip, and sunny days give way to grayness and cold, fishermen across the country start hunkering down for a few off-season months.

But they don't have to. Down here in Louisiana, there is no off-season for fishermen, particularly along the fabled inshore of Lafitte (just outside of New Orleans). Here, the natural habitat is the perfect breeding ground for redfish. One day spent on our waters will have you wondering what took you so long to head to Lafitte to get your fishing fix during months when so many others hang up their rods and reels.

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The International WorkBoat Show is the one place where everyone who's in the marine industry congregates under one roof to connect and show off the newest advances in boating.

That's what makes this time of year ideal for planning your New Orleans fishing charter trip.

Taking place from Dec. 1 - 3, the International WorkBoat Show will bring such revered exhibitors as ABB Marine & Turbocharging; ABS; Bright Bay; Caterpillar; Domestic Marine and literally hundreds more.

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Most avid fishermen know the longstanding reputation New Orleans has as being one of the most bountiful fishing spots in the entire country. But New Orleans isn't just known for its outstanding inland saltwater fishing. It's also known as a city built on great food and music. Both of those will be on display at the 9th Annual Oak Street Po-Boy Festival, which takes place on Sunday, November 22 (from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).

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Going on a fishing charter trip is an experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life. That's something equally calming and exhilarating about being out on the water, filling your buckets with fish alongside your friends, family, or even colleagues.

The open water, the warm sun, and the exercise behind fishing are impossible to beat. When it comes to choosing the right type of fishing charter trip, more folks come to Lafitte than anywhere else in the region. Why's that? Because Lafitte is home to some pristine natural conditions that attract the world's great abundance of saltwater fish, including the speckled trout and redfish.

Before choosing the Lafitte Fishing Charter company that you'll book your trip with, be sure to read over the common questions and concerns our guests frequently have about their upcoming adventure.

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Folks who love to fish know that not all fishing charter experiences offer the same type of rewards and memories. Some fishing charter trips are just naturally better than others for a host of reasons. As you begin your search for the ideal charter trip for your vacation, how do you know where, exactly, you should book your travels to?

While the US is fortunate enough to have some of the finest fishing in the world, no region of the country compares to what New Orleans has to offer. If you're looking to book a fishing charter trip for your company, friends, bachelor party or family, here are 3 reasons why nothing beats a New Orleans fishing charter trip.

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