Shane Guidry wields enormous power for a private citizen as Gov. Jeff Landry’s behind-the-scenes power broker on matters large and small in metro New Orleans.

He’s played a key role in negotiating a new lease for the Saints to play at the Caesars Superdome for at least the next 10 years, a deal that is expected to be announced any day.

Guidry is also the majority owner of Harvey Gulf International Marine, a billion-dollar business that has 50 transport vessels delivering construction materials, food, fuel and drilling materials to offshore platforms.

But as anyone who follows his Team Harvey Instagram feed knows, Guidry’s true passion is deep-sea fishing. And he takes it very seriously.

Guidry is feeling pretty good these days because he emerged as the top angler earlier this month

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