If you give a man a fish, he will eat for a day, but if you teach a man to fish, his hunger will be replaced by a desire for lure-covered vests and “Wishin’ I was Fishin” bumper stickers. Recast cravings with today’s Groupon to Bourgeois Charters in Barataria. Choose between the following options:

• For $237, you get a four-hour spin-fishing excursion for two (a $475 value).
• For $349, you get a four-hour crabbing excursion for four (a $700 value).<p>

Both excursions include: - Four hours of fishing in Barataria Bay - All necessary gear, bait, and traps - Coast Guard–approved life jackets - Complimentary drinks and sandwiches<p>

Bourgeois Charters’ school of skilled casters leads Coast Guard–approved fishing and crabbing charters atop the azure ripples of Barataria Bay. With a crew of up to two, 24-foot bay boats launch from the shores in search of speckled trout, flounder, red fish, and Aquaman’s house keys. After a day of water hunting, Bourgeois Charters cleans, cuts, and packs whatever maritime bounties guests rustle up. Alternatively, crabbing guests run the shell-snagging traps themselves, and snare bucketfuls of crimson sea critters.

Each of Bourgeois Charters’ tours fills bellies with provided sandwiches and sodas, which allows participants to refuel without cooking their catches with concentrated sunbeams. Although the required fishing license is not included in today’s deal, customers can purchase a charter passenger license from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for a $5 fee.