baton rouge, LA USA

hi planing own taking the wie fishing to grand isle do anyone no how the fishing is doing on the peirs cause i dont have a boat thank yall very much

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 11:44:47 AM

metairie, LA USA

question to the readers of roodnreel.com has anyone placed an ad on this website? i would like to do this but nothing is working,the phone number 5047808551 is disconnected,5043242268 is busy,does anyone have different phone numbers? thanks

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:55:46 AM

Purvis, MS USA

Mr. Barbera----
I am a CCA cardholding member, and have fished a couple of the Redfish Challenges.  I think it is a great tournament, and look forward to fishing it again soon.  However, I have a suggestion that I think is very obvious, but apparently is overlooked by CCA.
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Hold the tournament in a location conducive to catching slot sized redfish.  Last year, it was held at "The Dock", a great marina, but when you have to cross Lake Ponchartrain to get to typical slot size redfish strongholds, such as Delacroix, Hopedale, Reggio, etc...there will be issues...as there was last year.  Last year, my brother prefished for days leading up to the tourney, and I took off work and flew home from Dallas to fish the event.  Lo and behold, it had to be cancelled (which was the right call, by the way) due to high winds/surf causing extremely dangerous conditions, making it impossible to cross the lake.  Had that tourney been held at a place like BSM, no problem.  Sure, the fishing might have been difficult, but that's part of the "Challenge".  Instead, that event was reshcheduled to another date, which happened to conflict with the IFA's Bay St. Louis event...hurting attendence for both tournies.  
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This year, the tourny is at Seabrook?  Again, competitors would have to cross Lake Ponchartrain or go thru miles and miles of canals, which now is impossible due to the construction...forcing yet another reschedule.  
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Please, I abhor you...hold this wonderful tournament in a place that makes sense.  I mentioned one area, but there are dozens that are more suited for tournament (slot) redfishing that aren't anywhere near Lakes Ponchartrain and Borgne.  The lakes make it where near perfect conditions must be in place to traverse them in the boats most of us use for tournament redfishing.  Tournament size redfish live in the marsh, skinny water.  You can't access these areas in vessels more suited for offshore. Unfortunately, this time of year, that's what you need to cross these lakes a lot of the time.  
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Delacroix, Hopedale, Shell Beach, Reggio, Pointe-a-la-Hache, Myrtle Grove, Empire, Venice, Grand Isle, Golden Meadow, Lafitte, Bayou Segnette, Cocodrie, etc...ALL better places to hold this fine tournament.  Please give this some thought in the coming years. Had the Redfish Challenge been held in ANY of these places last year, it would not have needed to be postponed.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:53:09 AM

Baton Rouge, LA USA

Me and my fiance will be getting married in Orange Beach in May and we would like to bring the bay boat. Could someone recommend a condo/house to rent that has boat access/pier??? Any other information would be helpful. Thanks a bunch!!!!

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:46:47 AM

Baton Rouge, LA USA

North Shore CCA Spring Fishing Seminar
Wednesday, April 7th
6 p.m.
Madisonville Town Hall
(704 Water Street, Madisonville)

Guest speakers:
Capt. Peace Marvel will discuss offshore fishing for tuna and swordfish
Capt. CT Williams of BIGFISH Charters talks spring and summer fishing out of Hopedale
Capt. CJ Rojas of Rojas Charters shares tips for spring and summer fishing out of Lafitte
Professional Bass Angler Jason Pittman discusses north shore bass fishing tips and techniques
Mandy Tumlin from LDWF

Food and drinks will be provided. Admission is FREE.

For more information, contact CCA’s Ryan Guerin at (225) 952-9200.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:42:30 AM

Venice, LA USA

FWIW the IGFA all-tackle bluefin tuna record is 1496 lbs (Nova Scotia).

That is a big tuna!

I haven't heard anything about one being caught.  If it happened I can't wait to see the pics!

-Rob

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:13:02 AM

Slidell, LA USA

No assistance calls wednesday, so First Mate Hot Rod decided to drop the flatboat in the water at Dockside and try to catch a few before dark.  He got to his spot in some broken marsh off of Lake P. about an hour before dark.  Decent action, as he caught 8 trout and 1 red, and one of the trout was a whopper.  All fish were caught on  Pink Lemonade Hybrids, that we got from Chas over at Dockside Bait and Tackle. Get your Sea tow membership today. Sea Tow New Orleans (504) 301-4545

 Awaiting Approval

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 9:47:35 AM

CCA HQ, LA USA

Friends,

Circumstances beyond our control require us to postpone CCA’s 2010 Redfish Challenge until further notice. After consulting with owners of Seabrook Marine we determined that ongoing bridge and launch-site construction projects in the Seabrook area make it impossible to hold our Redfish Challenge as scheduled on April 17. While Seabrook Marine remains open, the Industrial Canal/Seabrook area would be unable to handle the large number of boats and influx of traffic produced by our tournament. We will reschedule the Redfish Challenge as soon as construction projects have advanced enough to accommodate the tournament. We will notify you of the new dates. You can also keep informed by visiting us at CCALouisiana.com. For more information on Seabrook Marine facilities and services, visit www.seabrookmarine.com. Remember, Seabrook Marine remains open during the construction.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 9:41:23 AM

Venice, LA USA

Going Grouper fishing this weekend. I have room for some folks to join us Saturday. I have been waiting till the end of the trips to catch a few yellowedge grouper. I want to go out and spend the whole trip on them. We will be fishing 400'+ with diawa electric reels. Hopefully we will limit out and be able to try some Aj and wahoo. If you want to join us give me a call. This will be our last week in Venice. We will be finishing up our scheduled charters and have to be back in Alabama by April 1. Once back in Alabama we will spend most of our time taking familes out for half day trips to catch whatever will bite, sheephead, redfish, bluefish. Then other times we will be doing 12 hour trips out to the shelf rigs and natural bottom for wahoo, Aj's, and Grouper. I want get to fish everyday until June when snapper open up. Then we have to do anything and everything we can to make a enough to get through the the fall. It's hard to get by when the Government if trying to starve you out of business. I will keep hanging in there like that proverbal "rusty nail". I would encourage everyone to charter a boat when they can. You will make memories, maybe learn a new trick, and when you get back to the dock your done. The fish cleaning and boat washing all gets taken care off.

Till next time,

Capt. Gary Bryant
Red Eye Chartes
(251) 752-0656
www.redeyecharters.com

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 8:22:56 AM

Lafitte, LA USA

There is little or no water in Lafitte as of today and weather man is talking about another front on Sat. with more NW winds. Unless you know where all the problems with low water are better think about watching march madness. See where the Mississippi will rise two feet in one day in BR looks like fun times are coming.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:45:09 AM

Covington, LA USA

Late report from Monday.
Glad to meet you Centuryman and would have not been in a rush to leave as I would have liked to talked abit , but needed to get my knee checked out after trying to dive off the bow of the boat and on the trailer when loading. OUCH!!(Long and Painful story) Tell Dr. Dan Thanks.. I know he is a vet, but gave some good advice to this Georgia Bulldog. Had to have the knee drained this morning so no joy and i will not be jumping around for a day or so
On the report....
Hit a few deep water holes off the main lake and seemed to be the same story with a mixed bag of trout and flounder. Only 2 reds and both were dinks. The trout hit good on a slow drag with the 3 inch Gulp Naturals and flounder wanted the Hybrid magic minnow with chart. dipped tail.
Closed the day with 18 trout 13 to 17 with two BONUS fish close to the 3 pound mark. Picked up 4 good sized flounder, 3 right at dark.
No keeper reds....
Again, the bite was off and on. Would hit 3 to 5 fish back to back and it would die for an hour or so then the start and stop again.
Figured the larger trout would be in by now, but at last count had released at least 8 undersized. (Odd for this time of the year...
The wind was not as bad as it was saturday, but hey this is March. I have not heard and reports from Irish bayou so will make a run over and see if they have started up over that way as they tend to do each March.
Good fishing and remember, when you are loading solo, take your time as the distance from the bow to the trailer is not far, but far enough to bust a leg. Nauticstar2200, again, sorry to hear about your boat and hope that someone can find these folks that did this before you do..... I know it is hard as I have remind myself that boats, motors and fishing is not worth killing someone over... Yes, folks that do that need to be cleaned out of the gene pool. Hope the law gets them......

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 4:33:51 AM

jefferson, LA USA

Rodney,who do we need to contact? Also,
try posting On Bowfishingcountry.com.
there are fellow bowfishermen there as
well.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 12:00:17 AM

New Orleans, LA USA

Blaine-O,

That would have to be one big bluefin, as the current
Louisiana record for Bluefin tuna stands at 1,152 lbs.
(Not sure if this is an IGFA record as well)The giants
are usually caught off of the Louisiana coast starting
in April and continuing into June.  This would be a
little early, but I have heard of a few bluefin being
caught here in the winter months.  Fill us in on what
you heard.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 10:07:47 PM

Venice, LA USA

Hey Rodney,

What do the folks need to do to make their voices heard?  Who do they need to contact?

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 9:32:13 PM

Port Sulphur____Venice, LA USA

We need help fellow bowfisherman!!!

While the Obama administration is testing the waters in an effort to reduce our fishing rights, those rights are being challenged directly in louisiana.

Louisiana Senator Dan Claitor has introduced a cca backed bill to ban bowfishing for redfish in louisiana. The move is a selfish one promoted by those who only want redfishing done by rod n reel. Fishing rights being replaced by unnecessary fishing restrictions.

There is no evidence or science that Bowfishing has any negative effect on our state's Redfish population. In fact, its impact is far less than those fishing with rod and reel.

When asked, CCA executive director David Cresson claimed the move was an effort to give Redfish "Gamefish" status.  Gamefish defined by most legislators is one that cannot be commercially sold.  Bowfishing in no way threatens "Gamefish" status.

In fact, the state of Louisiana enjoys an economic advantage as not only having an extremely healthy population of Redfish, but as one of the few states that allows the taking of Reds by bows and arrow.  That freedom has created a significant guide business and revenue to the state.

These bowfishing guide business have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in specialized boats and equipment.  A whimsical change in the law now will put many of these business owners in bankruptcy.

I encourage you and anyone else who enjoys the freedoms we are giving to enjoy this state's great resources to voice your opposition to this bill to your legislators.

Sincerely,
Rodney Boudreaux

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 9:21:12 PM

Slidell, LA USA

Went fishing out of Delacroix yesterday with a friend. First time fishing there since November 5th (was chasing bambi). Did not get in the water until 10am and fished till 3pm.

Went through Gentilly to the single pipeline and fished a couple of spots around the spider, water dirty, caught Nothing.

Next went towards Bay Jack and Point Fienne. Caught about 16 trout under a cork between both places but mostly throwbacks. You could see the lure about a foot below the surface. Used the purple cocahoe with white tail. Ended the day with 4 keepers.

Tried a few spots for reds but no luck, even tried my honeyhole spot in Bay Lafourche without a bite.

It was a real good feeling to finally get back on the water. First time running the boat in awhile and the 70hp four stroke Suzuki ran good. No ethanol in my tank!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 9:11:57 PM

Chalmette, LA USA

FOUND AND STRIPPED. Guys thanks for your support but my boat was found in Mississippi North on 603 and off of Hwy. 53. Everything gone just hull only. I've been back and forth from my house to Mississippi and can't afford to take another day off of work so I gave all the info I have gathered to the police dept. and hopefully they find these low life scum bags. If anyone hears of someone trying to sell things that you think might be mine please call me. (504)352-0995 Thanks, Ivan

 Stripped boat

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 8:52:04 PM

Morgan City, LA USA

Patterson Cypress Cypress Sawmill Festival Bass Tournament to held on April 10th.  Entry fee is $100.00 per team with optional $10.00 big bass pot.  Boats will take off from Berwick Public Landing at safe light and boats must be at the weigh-in site at the festival grounds at Kemper Williams Park no later than 3:15pm.  For more information and/or an application contact Randy Rader at 985-519-5872 or e-mail Rndyrad01@aol.com or Mitch Carrier at 985-709-2381

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 8:26:26 PM

Lafitte, LA USA

any clean water in lafitte?

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:51:30 PM

Hopedale, LA USA

A friend and I launched this morning at 7am and we started out at the dam. After about 30-40 min we had nothing to show so we ran to the South side of the dam. There was water running through the dam south bound and gulls and pelicans working. First cast with a spinner bait a 29inch red. In the next hour we added a couple more reds all in the 28-31 inch range. We had our two large keeper reds but could not find any smaller ones. Water was clear with a temp of 58-59 deg. The odd thing at the dam was a bunch of small 2-3 inch fish that looked like oyster fish, they seemed to be stunned or dying near the surface and were being attacked by gulls and pelicans. I did not notice any fish attack these fish but it may have been happening. Can anyone tell me what is up with these small fish.

We then moved to Halfmoon Bay and tried tightlining plastic and corks with plastic.... nothing.

We than ran to Lake Robin and tried a few points and drains. The water was clear and water temps were 62-63 degrees. As I worked my chart beetle under a cork I had a strike and wow a SPECK! The 12.5 inch fish was the first keeper speck for me in two months. I caught one more large red and several throwback specks with about 6 missed strikes. I was very happy to have a bit of speck activity.

Nice numbers of specks may be on the way I sure hope so.

Good Luck

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:25:32 PM

Lafayette, LA USA

Has anyone heard any news about the Blue-Fin Tuna GOM record being broken?

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:03:55 PM

Metairie, La United States

In response to Bubba

Bubba,I have tried to respond sooner....site problems prevented that.Anyway, since you live in Harvey I would think you have a toll tag for the connection....this works in Leeville according to what I have learned.  

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:02:57 PM

Venice, LA USA

Capt Jesse

A little cool on the way out. Got to the spot about 8:30AM. Fish were on the on the first cast. Seventy fish were caught from there on. We kept whatever size reds we wanted for the days limit. Four guys from Michigan, first time fishing here, had a great time.
No doubt they will be coming back.
Next trip they will do the all inclusive trip. Check out our all inclusive with
Cajun Unlimited.

 limits

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 3:49:54 PM

New Orleans, LA USA

I've never been nightfishing in Lake Pontchartrain, and have read a couple of reports the past couple of days about it.  Can you do any good fishing the causeway or rocks at night?  Any input appreciated.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 3:03:28 PM

New Orleans, LA USA

Herds of Sheep in the Sound.
Mattie and Joe came down from Shreveport to do some Coastal fishing with me. We hit a good day with wind but fog never let up even well into the afternoon. Water was cleaner then it has been and we found the fish on the second stop. Just dropping jigs with market bait right near the structure was the ticket. We had doubles multiple times and even a couple big reds and some puppy drum to mix things up. Let all but one slightly smaller red go to fight again. Fog or no fog it was a great trip in calm seas and we packed the ice chest with sheephead and drum.

Salty Dog Charters, L.L.C
Captain Markham Dickson
www.saltydogchartersllc.com
cmdthree@yahoo.com
(504)481-8216

 Goodbye big mama.Double up drag pullers.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 3:01:35 PM

Slidell, LA United States

In response to aharr4

Almost always the windy side unless the waves are too big. Then, go into a smaller pond, and still fish the windy side.

Currents around points, and the mouth of a bayou in low water conditions is also good.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 12:39:43 PM

Venice, LA USA

Been a while since my last report…Last week I hit the wahoo pretty hard. I didn’t have any 10X10 days but consistently caught 4-6 everyday with a few blackfin and amberjack mixed in. Everything on the Bomber CD30s in pink, purple, or blue and chrome and , of course, the 111MR hot pink mirrolure. Last Sunday night I swordfished and went 1 for 3. That was # 104 that I brought to the boat and he weighed in at 120lbs.

I fished the last couple days and Monday was tough. It was pretty rough and the fishing was tough. We pulled for wahoo some but spent most of our time looking for tuna. Five hundred kings and three blackfin was all we could drum up.

Yesterday was quite a different story. The clean water moved in and the tuna were there. I put a nice yellowfin in the boat first thing in the morning and then could not keep the blackfin off the lines. All in all I guess that’s a high class problem. By the end of the day we had kept 16 monster blackfin and the one lonely yellowfin. I would have rather put more yellows in the box but my people were happy with all the action and the one yellow we did catch put a pretty good whippin’ on them.

On a different note, we did the sonagram last Monday to find out if we are having a boy or girl... ladies and gentlemen.....WE HAVE A WEINER! That's right, it's a boy! My wife and I can now stop arguing over whether or not we are naming a baby girl "Wahoo". We are all very excited.

I’ll be back at it tomorrow and Friday and will try to post a timely report.

God bless, good fish!

Capt. Peace Marvel

504-858-TUNA (8862)

 First YellowfinWill work for wahooBigger than Me!Wahoo Bomber Double

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 10:50:08 AM

Lafitte, LA USA

Bryant Party

Today, Capt.James had the Kennth Bryant crew out for a good day of redfishing.They loaded up and left SEAWAY Marina with a stiff north wind blowing and very little water in the bayou.They headed south to a protected shoreliine and found some really clean water.It started a little slow with only a couple of reds before the found the honeyhole.They worked the pocket back and forth catching some really nice reds with most of them being oversized but that was good thing as everyone had a blast catching these big reds in some really skinny water.The guys worked them over and managed to put their limits in the box which included their limit over 27 inches and most of the reds running from 26-26 3/4 inches.They also had a few bonus green trout and a lone channel cat.

All reds were taken using H&H Baby Bull Minnows tightlined under schools of mullet.

If you would like to book a trip with Lafitte's most PROFESSIONAL FISHNG TEAM, please use our new email address which is captainphil02@cox.net or give us a call at 504-689-2006.

We are now offering lodging in our 3 bedroom, 2 full bath lodge which is newly remodeled and fully furnished including satellite tv and sleeps 10.

Keep in mind our prices have remained the same for the last 4 years. For 2 anglers it is only $425 for a full day, $475 for 3 anglers, and $525 for 4. All you need to bring is your lunch and we take care of the rest! Now that’s affordable!! Let us know if we can help with your lodging or fishing needs.

GOD BLESS

Capt.Phil Robichaux's Fishing Team

 Bryant Party

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:56:07 PM

bog, LA USA

When you guys are redfishing and the wind is blowing like crazy do yall fish the windblown bank or the calm bank? thanks

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:20:30 PM

Slidell, LA United States

In response to Nitro Boy

           TEAM JO-JO

Best tide to fish is when they are biting!!, this could be an incoming , slack, and/or falling tide.
You can hedge on your bet by following these rules;
          
• Slack tide do the Oak River Troll

• Slack Tide find a narrow cut / opening  and fish it, the water will start moving their first

• Tide moving slow, this is my favorite, still fish the narrow openings.

• Hard tide, fish the open bays and large openings

• Find a current coming around a point, fish the rip, this is the real trick to catching, boat position in rip is also very important, I like to put the boat in the middle (arch, (outside of the current line)) of the rip, you can fish down the drop off, and up the drop off.

In the last three trips we made, we got on some Silverwonders bites lasted an average of 20 minutes, got to be in the right place at the right time, it is the window of opportunity, and take full advantage of it when you find it. Not the time to stop and eat or drink, time to CATCH.

This is way Team Jo-Jo gets an early start and fish to we get our crazy (15) minutes of action.

As for where to go, Bay Batola, and Point Fienne out of Delacroix, you have to fish for them, you have to be patient, you need the H&H purple or chartreuse glow beetle , matched up with a 1/4oz H&H round white or florescent yellow head w/gold hook, along with a popping cork, and you have to BELEAVE.

Learn Point Fienne, and Bay Batola and you will never go home without some Silverwonders, you can fish this area all day and never fish the same spot the same way, (i.e. bottom, top, in-between, up drop off, down drop off, etc.) just need to have CONFIDENCE in the area, AND MSOT INPORTANLY YOURSELF.

Hope the above helps with your quest to catch the elusive Silverwonders.

See you and I hope many other fisherperson this coming weekend down in our Disney World known as Delacroix Island.

When you launch at Lionel’s, just ask him where Tubby fish at, Lionel will put you in the right direction.

Good Fishing

Team Jo-Jo & Oneofthepack

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:07:51 PM

REGGIO, LA USA

Don't let the WINDS and LOW water scare you! REDFISH are stupid!

Hit reggio at the crack of noon yesterday (monday) for to take FISHETTE out for her second try at catching since getting a knew knee. That gal CANNOT count but she sure can FISH!

Twas a beautiful day in spite of the fact that the winds were supposed to lie down to about 9 kts... well guess what? At least we didn't have to fight gnats!

We bounced around the REGGIO area picking off one red here one there then doing the Amadee drift for trout that weren't cooperative (water cooled down a bit again) but the funny thing was that everytime we would come back to the spot where we caught our first redfish, SHE'd catch another one... then nothing so we'd leave, come back 40 minutes later and BAM there was ANOTHER one...

I got tired of HER doing all the catching so I threw my line not 2 feet away from HERs and BAM guess which one the biggest redfish of the day did NOT bite on? She huffed and puffed and tugged and turned, til she convinced mr. BIGRED to come to the side of the banana boat, turn his head into the net, and it was all over but the cackling in the back of her throat! 28 inches solid that big boy went... Check out pics...

Anyway, water was LOW again, quality was 4 out of 10, temps were from 61 to 65 by the end of the day, all caught on shrimp less than 1foot under a cork.

Here's a HINT... get a good pair of cable cutters or wire cutter to keep in your boat for when you pick up the crab traps on your prop.. there are some out there that the markers have been cut off by other boats and you WILL find them on low water days!

So, don't let the winds or low water keep you home! Get out there, pick off some REDTHINGs, and feed your hunger until those silvery fish decide to get hungry!

That's MY story and I"m sticking to it.

 Monday's redfish catchFishettes big one next to P's

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:01:20 PM

lacombe, LA USA

Made a trip out last Friday with a
couple of coworkers. Woke up to find it
pretty cool and the wind blew my hat
off as I walked out of house so I knew
it would be a challenge. Got a later
than usual start due to a MIA cellphone
but eventually made our way. We just
bounced around the ICW looking for
decent water and was able to put 28 on
the rocks, 3 more throwbacks, 1 red
throwback, 2 lost at the boat, and a
bunch of short strikes.

Saturday - I only thought that the wind
was bad Friday. Only had 3 hours to
fish so I decided to just check a few
areas on the Northshore. Launched at
Dockside before day break bounced
(literally) around a bit and ended up
with 2 trout and a few short strikes.
After that ride I don't believe that I
have a single gauge that is working
properly.

Many different baits used Friday...I
stuck mostly with the dudley opening
night,hybrid full throttle, and hybrid
purple/chartreuse. Saturday was hybrids

 A decent trip

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 8:26:23 PM

Larose, LA USA

In response to Bubba. People may also purchase a Geaux Pass at the Larose Truck Stop from a kiosk machine.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:49:56 PM

Lafitte, LA USA

COUPLE RECENT REPORTS...

On Monday March 8th, team Capt Mike Helmer had the pleasure of guiding Dave and Rianda McClure and Janine and Bob Ciapponi. This crew was in town visiting the city and wanted to catch a few fish. The forecast was for 5-10 knot winds out of the east but they were more like 15-20 knots as usual. They made the best of the tough conditions using Gulps under a cork, covering some water, catching 14 really nice reds. All of the reds were 25 to 30 inches and battled hard after engulfing the Gulp. All in all it was another great day on the water spent with some really nice people from California. We hope to see them again next time they pay a visit.

On Friday the 12th, Capt Mike had the pleasure of guiding Mr Joe Montz and his 2 daughters Kelsey and Erin. They also battled the wind(what's new!!) on this day. They fished out of Beshel's marina in Pt La Hache and put together a decent catch in spite of the brutal winds. All in all 25 trout, 4 reds, and 2 big f/w catfish were fileted and bagged to be enjoyed by the Montz family. We send our thanks to Joe, Kelsey, and Erin Montz for another fun day on the water.

On Saturday, Capt Helmer had the pleasure of fishing with Chris Hochstein and Mike Ward who drove in from Dallas to do some redfishing actually in spite of our advice not to come. The forecast was for west winds 20 to 25 knots and boy, did they get it right this time! It did blow 25 steady with gusts over 30 and was a battle to fish in these conditions but the guys fished HARD and managed to boat 14 pretty reds finishing 1 shy of a limit. The fish were well earned on this day and I know they will have to taste extra good cause they were no gimmies out there on Saturday. We hope to see Chris and Mike when the conditions improve. Imagine what they will catch on a good day!

On Sunday, Capt Mike guided a bunch of guys from Birmingham consisting of Stevie, Gavin, Tim, and Scotty. The forecast was not good but miraculously, the wind was not blowing that AM. The guys headed East towards Myrtle Grove and got on a great redfish bite using Gulps and H&H black and chartreuse Cocahoe minnows tightlined. The guys put full limits on ice and were quite happy driving back to Birmingham. Thanks to Stevie and all on this trip for another awesome day on the water!

ALL FISH CAUGHT ON H&H SOFT PLASTICS AND BERKELY GULPS USING POWER PRO LINE.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK A TRIP WITH LAFITTE'S MOST PROFESSIONAL FISHING TEAM PLEASE USE OUR NEW EMAIL ADDRESS WHICH IS CAPTAINPHIL02@COX.NET OR DROP US A LINE AT 504-689-2006.

WE ARE NOW OFFERING LODGING IN OUR 3 BEDROOM, 2 FULL BATH LODGE WHICH IS NEWLY REMODELED AND FULLY FURNISHED INCLUDING SATELLITE TV AND SLEEPS 10. KEEP IN MIND OUR PRICES HAVE REMAINED THE SAME FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS. FOR 2 ANGLERS IT IS ONLY $425 FOR A FULL DAY, $475 FOR 3 ANGLERS, AND $525 FOR 4. ALL YOU NEED TO BRING IS YOUR LUNCH AND WE TAKE CARE OF THE REST! NOW THAT’S AFFORDABLE!! LET US KNOW IF WE CAN HELP WITH YOUR LODGING OR FISHING NEEDS.

GOD BLESS AND GOOD FISHING

CAPT PHIL

 BIRMINGHAM GANG TRIPCHRIS HOCHSTEIN'S TRIPMCCLURE TRIP PIC 2MCCLURE TRIP

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:46:59 PM

Harvey, LA USA

GEAUX PASS:  Got some good information on the Geaux Pass.  This is required to cross the toll bridge to Grand Isle.  Fellow anglers gave me the information needed to cross the toll bridge.  The easiest way seems to be just purchasing the Geaux Pass on your way down to G.I.  These can be purchased in Golden Meadow at certain gas stations.  The other way is to purchase online at geauxpass.com.  User friendly site that will take you through the steps of obtaining the toll pass.  Somebody did mention that they had trouble with the website, on receiving the pass in according time.  Hope this helps anyone looking to go down to Grand Isle.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:00:26 PM

Venice, LA USA

Plan to try and find a few Redfish this weekend. We will be in Venice and have one boat shed open.  Its a 34ft. unit, 16ft. in width, with a roll-up door 14ft. in height. All of the units have concrete floors and shelving. If you are interested, please give me a call this weekend and come take a look. Check out our web-site:  www.endofthelinevenice.com  The site has a great weather page and fishing forecast. Thanks, David Massey 850-255-1747

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 6:39:03 PM

New Orleans, LA USA

Well folks Mike Lane's Sportsmans Paradise TV has another great show for you this week!

Mike Lane takes you fishing with Capt. Jody Donewar

Mike Lane takes you fishing with Capt. Rene Dandry

Mike Lane takes you rabbit hunting in Boothville, LA with Capt. Jody Donewar, Lenny, David and Anthony

Capt Jody Donewar cooks rabbit sauce piquante

Enjoy the show!

click on the link below

http://www.Rodnreeltv.Com

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 5:25:06 PM

luling, LA USA

looking to head out to lafitte this weekend if my boat gets back from the shop and the weather stays nice...anyone been catching any reds in little lake or close to that?  any help is appericated!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 5:12:44 PM

New Orleans, LA USA

GETTING READY TO SMOKE THE SPECKS!

Well ladies and gentlemen it is almost here, "Grand Slam Season", limits of Specks and Reds daily. Are you ready? I am getting the big Ranger Bay ready and all rods, reels and tackle ready. Just had 100 Paradise Poppers come in to float those Live Shrimp.

We have had a very cold and wet winter. Just what we need to have alot of hungry fish. The water temps will warm soon and we will be smoking the Specks, Reds and Puppy Drum once again!

Some of our regular clients are already booking their trips for the spring and summer and even into the fall.

I have been out a few times in the past few weeks and caught Redfish and Drum, but the Speck bite is what we are all waiting for.

If you would like to fish on my boat this season give Sandy or I a call. Our clients are from 5 years of age up to 95 years of age and they all catch fish! Wheather you are a regular client or a first timer I will work my tail off to give you a trip of a lifetime.

Once again I will be working out of the beautiful Delta Marina in Empire, LA, the gateway to Sportsmans Paradise. Delta Marina is a full service marina with lodging, restaurant, bar and convenient store. I will see you there.

LOOK FORWARD TO GUIDING YOU!

CaptainJodyDonewar.com

RodnReelTV.com

www.thedeltamarina.com

 100 PARADISE POPPERS!GETTING READY TO SMOKE EMPERFECT SIZE18 POUNDER !

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 4:48:05 PM

Purvis, MS USA

In response to Nitro Boy...

Just my personal opinion, but I've been to Hopedale 3 times in the last two weeks.  There is no need to get out early...better to let the water temps come up.  If you're looking for reds, get in some of the larger ponds that still have water in them, and pound the shoreline until you find them.  We have found that the WINDWARD shoreline has been holding the fish.  My assumption is that's where the bait winds up, so the fish follow.  
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As for trout, I'd say from most of the reports, give it a couple of weeks.  I've caught one trout (not exactly fishing for them) in those 3 trips, and it was on a spoon while casting for reds.  I've tried plastics under a cork to no avail.  
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As for tide, I'd say incoming is the best for better water, but if you can find a marsh drain with a falling tide, I wouldn't pass that up.  
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Good luck!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 11:38:07 AM

Purvis, MS USA

In response to Nitro Boy...

Just my personal opinion, but I've been to Hopedale 3 times in the last two weeks.  There is no need to get out early...better to let the water temps come up.  If you're looking for reds, get in some of the larger ponds that still have water in them, and pound the shoreline until you find them.  We have found that the WINDWARD shoreline has been holding the fish.  My assumption is that's where the bait winds up, so the fish follow.  
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As for trout, I'd say from most of the reports, give it a couple of weeks.  I've caught one trout (not exactly fishing for them) in those 3 trips, and it was on a spoon while casting for reds.  I've tried plastics under a cork to no avail.  
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As for tide, I'd say incoming is the best for better water, but if you can find a marsh drain with a falling tide, I wouldn't pass that up.  
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Good luck!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 11:38:05 AM

Venice, LA USA

Another day at the office. I took 4 guys from St. Louis yesterday. Daddy, Granddaddy, and two sons, drove down to see what all this redfishing fuss was all about. I met them at the Venice Marina dock at first light and we headed downriver to one of my favorite spots. There was nobody there(imagine that) so I anchored up and started throwing bait shrimp under a cork. Nothing happened for about 15 minutes. I started to get worried then "Pops" hooked up. Then the 12 year old, then the 9 year old, then Daddy. The reds had found our market bait and it was steady. These were not the big brusiers I had been catching but perfect 18 to 24 inchers. The bite was steady and at 9am streight up we had our limit in the box. Then it was catch and release for about an hour. I left the bite and went looking for trout. I struck out for about an hour and I could tell the 9 year old was getting ressless. I found another point and went back to catching reds. Boy, did they have fun.
The trout down here haven't quite gotten started yet, but the red bite has been super.
For a fun time in the Delta, give me a call at 225-978-1136, or check my web at www.bigocharters.com. Later, Big "O"

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 10:23:03 AM

Kenner, LA USA

Wanted to find out how the water to is and when and where to go. I tired to fish a couple days a couple of weeks ago but the water was dirty and low. When is the best time to go out there on a rising tide or falling tide. I haven't seen any reports lately. Please let me know.

Thanks Nitro Boy

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:06:40 AM

Marrero, LA USA

In response to errict,
We limited out on redfish sunday fishing
marsh drains with  market bait under a
cork in the biloxi marsh. The bite was
steady and very aggressive. We drove
around the hopedale side in lake robin
and lake amadee look for the elusive
trout but had no luck.  Things should
look up this weekend though with the
warmer weather. Get a copy of louisiana
sportsman, they have some very good spots
for the biloxi marsh.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 8:51:24 AM

metairie, LA USA

to rodnreel.com  is your phone out of service? i have gotten a busy signal for a week or so,plus i email for the same amount of time. please let me know!!!!!!!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 8:44:29 AM

Foxworth, MS USA

In response to Errict,
I'm not sure what kind of bait Glen has as we only asked about and bought some frozen shrimp; nor do I know who the "JOHN" was who originally amswered your question here on the forum?
We fished dead shrimp carolina rigged and on a plain jighead on the bottom. Both worked well as we had little current where we were set up.
Best of luck to you and your son!
BTW, Looks like it would be better to have to log in before posting here as it would prevent people from posting under someone else's name.
Thanks,
John

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 8:38:59 AM

Slidell, LA USA

To Nauticstar2200:

How did the thieves get your boat with the locks you had on it? Did they break them off or what? I ask because I have the same locks on my trailer !

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 8:10:06 AM

Grand Isle, LA USA

In response to Jimmy,

 Good morning Jimmy. That is a great time to fish, if the weather holds out. As long as it doesn't get cold for a few days in a row the fishing will be fine.
 The fish have started to show themselves around the small islands. Timbalier Island is always good this time of year if you don't have to much wind.
 Weather is the major factor in fishing this time of year, but if its good weather than you should be able to catch some fish inshore and off shore.

SIDE NOTE: good baits to use would be your favorite plastics and live minnows. Tight line them both and work them under a cork.

Hope this helps.
Thanks Capt. Frank
225-2002-2584

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 6:59:07 AM

Lafitte, LA USA

Looks like the bad news keeps coming. We now have had NW winds for 5days and looks like more to come. There is no water in Lafitte today good way to have a problem Now I see where the Mississippi is coming up to near flood stage on April 7. Looks like a long time before we see a trout in this area. Bass fishing has been great when you can get the conditions right which is about one out of every 10 days. Well March madness starts Thursday at 11am.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 6:47:24 AM

Baton Rouge, LA USA

Is the week after Easter A good time to go to Grand Isle, (out 20 miles or less) to catch Kings, Mangoes, and sharks or is this time to early?
Also, will the trout be biting at East Timbalier?

Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 11:59:30 PM

New Orleans, LA USA

Errict, BSM has market bait and minnows right now. Live shrimp should be around in May I believe. Plastics, and I always buy market bait to tip them, work well this time of year. I launched there sunday. Had a great day fishing, bad day catching.  I fished around Lake Robin and only caught a couple drum. I was stopped by a couple LDWF agents. Nice guys checking for gear etc. They made me feel a little better about my non catch.  They told me that was the general concensus Sunday. Looks like there were a few decent reports though.  The water started at 58 and got to 60.  The trout should turn on any week now. Good luck and tight lines.  Capt. Christian, Hot Rod stopped by the house Sunday and was sore from helping you out Sat. Water was reel low Sun. too.  Some of the spots I ran was 1.5', usually 2.5'.  Glad I have that insurance.  I will request that Hot Rod helps if I get stuck lol. Till next time.  

Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 11:57:26 PM