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Kayak Fishing in Fourchon / Grand Isle in Southeast Louisiana
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  • a red in the mix
Been on a steady run of quality trout on the Grand Isle beaches out of the kayak. Fished 5 days in the last two weeks and limited 4/5 days; many times I caught several limits and just played catch and release. The water has been so clear most days its just ridiculous; its nice to fish that clear green water and see trout before they actually hit.

Topwaters (skitterwalks, tsunamis, and.... Read More
August 27 at 4:11pm
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Kayak Fishing in Lake Pontchartrain / Northshore in Southeast Louisiana
I'm fixin' to take up kayak fishing. But I don't want to buy one, even a used one, until I've tried it a few times to see if it's a good fit for me.

Does anybody here know of any place that rents sit-on style kayaks in the Slidell/ Mandeville area? I want to be able to pick it up, stow it in the bed of my F-250, go fishing with it and then bring it back.

Any help is.... Read More
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August 27 at 10:43pm
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Kayak Fishing in Louisiana
I just recently purchased my first kayak. I live in the Gonzales area and was wondering where are some good places to fish from a kayak. I go fishing in Fourchon quite often with one of my friends, but I have never been kayak fishing down there. Can anyone direct me to some places to fish out of a kayak, or a website that will do so.
August 18 at 4:35pm
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Kayak Fishing in Louisiana
Join us Tuesday, August 17th at Pack & Paddle, 601 E. Pinhook Rd in Lafayette from 6 pm to 7:30 pm for our next kayak club meeting on fishing. This meeting we'll focus on planning outings, upcoming Club tournament the end of August, paddle routes and swapping stories about adventures over cold refreshments. Bring your own refreshment and come join us. There is no better place to learn.... Read More
August 05 at 2:11pm
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Kayak Fishing in Calcasieu Lake in Southwest Louisiana
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Caught a few nice specs and reds last week from the kayak in big lake. Biggest spec went 24 inches, just over 5 lbs.
August 03 at 1:51pm
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Kayak Fishing in Leeville / Golden Meadow in Southeast Louisiana
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  • Cody Louviere with his 51.8 lb Black Drum
  • A little perspective on just how big Cody's Drum is.
  • Cody Louviere and his Paw-Paw, David Kittrell
Here is a great story of a monster Black Drum caught by nine-year-old Cody Louviere of St. Amant. This was Cody's first ever kayak trip.

Congratulations Cody!

Here's the story as told by his proud grandfather, David Kittrell.
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The clock went off at 3 AM Saturday morning, July 10, 2010. I got out of bed, went to the kitchen to make coffee and then to wake my.... Read More
July 12 at 10:52pm
Regan Profile Photo
Kayak Fishing in Louisiana
Join us Tuesday, July 20th at Pack & Paddle, 601 E. Pinhook Rd in Lafayette from 6 pm to 7:30 pm for our next kayak club meeting on fishing. This meeting we'll focus on planning outings, tournaments, discussing kayak launch locations, paddle routes and swapping stories about adventures over cold refreshments. Bring your own refreshment and come join us. There is no better place to learn.... Read More
July 12 at 12:36pm
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Kayak Fishing in Louisiana
we have been thinking about doing this, anyone have any recommendations on a 2 seater and 1 seater kayak. also, would it be better to go together or as one?
June 23 at 6:52pm
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Kayak Fishing in Louisiana
Guy's, what do yall consider the best area for catching specks right now? Without the use of 'mother ships', where is the best drive-up and launch area? This is about the time I would be heading to G.I. Looking for alternate locations.
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June 15 at 12:00pm
Regan Profile Photo
Kayak Fishing in Louisiana
Join us Tuesday, June 15th at Pack & Paddle, 601 E. Pinhook Rd in Lafayette for our next kayak club meeting on fishing. This meeting we'll focus on planning outings and our Spec-n-Redfish tournament, as well as discussing kayak launch locations, paddle routes and swapping stories about adventures over cold refreshments. Bring your own refreshment and come join us. There is no better place.... Read More
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April 13 at 8:17am
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Kayak Fishing in The Rigolets / Lake Catherine in Southeast Louisiana
Heading to lake borgne tuesday. When i get to the lake coming from rigolets marina which direction should i head to find some rigs to fish? About how far will i have to go?
June 06 at 6:41pm
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Kayak Fishing in Southeast Louisiana
OK, guys; thinking about getting a fishing kayak. I want to keep it small enough to hang out the back of my Explorer or strap up top. I was looking at Academy and I think I like the Old Town Vapor Angler 10'. It is pretty sturdy compared to the Pelican Getaway 100. It is a "sit in" model; which appears to be more stable and dry over a "sit on" model. So what do you guys.... Read More
March 22 at 8:22pm
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Kayak Fishing in Northeast Louisiana
I am getting into kayaking, I am trying to select a kayak, and thought I would get some input from fellow sportsman and not salesman, I am trying to deside between a sit in vs. a sit on top, also are the kayaks that Academy sell any good,I am about 150 pounds, 5'9, plan on using it several times a month.
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May 20 at 8:18am
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Kayak Fishing in Louisiana
Join us Tuesday, May 18th at Pack & Paddle, 601 E. Pinhook Rd in Lafayette from 6 pm to 7:30 pm for our next kayak club meeting on fishing. This meeting we'll focus on planning outings, tournaments, discussing kayak launch locations, paddle routes and swapping stories about adventures over cold refreshments. In addition, we will be discussing the Oil Spill and possible changes to future.... Read More
May 13 at 7:15am
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Kayak Fishing in Fourchon / Grand Isle in Southeast Louisiana
Is Elmer's island still open to fish?
May 11 at 1:36pm
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Kayak Fishing in Outside Louisiana
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  • Some of the group from the PFF tournament.
  • How about this smoker king from a yak!!!
  • Some of the kings that were caught in the tournament.
I participated in a small Kingfish tournament off of Navarre Beach on Saturday.

Although the kings were biting funny with almost everyone reporting multiple short-strikes and failed hook-ups, just about everyone got their two-fish limit of kings.

Kings are a blast in the yaks!
May 10 at 10:18am
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Kayak Fishing in Outside Louisiana
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  • A small King that was released.
  • My limit of Kings from the kayak on Friday morning.
  • This shark made for a wild ride in the yak off of Johnson Beach, Florida.
I made a trip to the Navarre/Pensacola area this weekend for some offshore kayak fishing. The cobia bite has been good, but don't you know they went into hiding this weekend and none of the yaks got a cobia.

However, the Kings were plentiful along with the sharks and various other fish. All fish were caught trolling a variety of live and dead baits.
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May 10 at 10:12am
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Kayak Fishing in Central Louisiana
An article written by Humberto Fontova in Louisiana Sportsman magazine April 2010 really ticked me off! The article starts off with a rambling account about the author and an obnoxious friend harassing a kayaker at the launch. They bashed his car and broke his fly box. The article makes fun of him and even goes so far as to call him a 'prissy little twit.' This article moronically rambles on.... Read More
April 23 at 2:39am
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Kayak Fishing in Calcasieu Lake in Southwest Louisiana
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Me and my buddy took the kayaks out for a lil trip near commesary(please excuse my spelling) point on big lake. After fighting the high winds for a couple hrs we decided to head back to the lil cut where we launched from and ended up catching about 20 reds or so. Ended up keeping about 6 and two flounders also. Not a bad trip.
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April 25 at 7:50pm
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Kayak Fishing in Lake Pontchartrain / Northshore in Southeast Louisiana
Gents,

I am coming back in town this weekend (from Fort Campbell, KY) and I want to take my little brother out to fish on the lake since we were not able to go deep sea fishing this weekend on a charter for his bachelor party.

Can ya'll point us in the right direction to go fishing for reds, trout, and flounder somewhere in lake Pontchartrain? My brother and I have never really had the.... Read More
April 21 at 4:45pm
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Kayak Fishing in Leeville / Golden Meadow in Southeast Louisiana
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Evan Savoie poses with a Redfish he landed on recent trip to Leeville with his Paw Paw Bobby.
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April 21 at 2:16pm
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Kayak Fishing in Calcasieu Lake in Southwest Louisiana
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  • Deanne's 2 specks
Left the dog home and took the wife kayak fishing. I hate it when she shows me up.
April 18 at 1:55pm
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Kayak Fishing in Calcasieu Lake in Southwest Louisiana
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  • My new bird spotter
  • Specks under the birds
Couple of pics from past week or so
April 16 at 8:30am
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Kayak Fishing in Lake Pontchartrain / Northshore in Southeast Louisiana
I fished the mouth of bayou lacombe fri and saturday last weekend with little luck (1 trout per outing). There was a couple of other guys in a bay boat doing ok on the trout w/ live bait saturday AM.

I also played around in some of the smaller ponds off the bayou without seeing much. I am really looking for redfish that I could catch out of the kayak, any suggestions?

Not looking for.... Read More
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April 06 at 5:22pm
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Kayak Fishing in Outside Louisiana
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I fished the ICW between Perdido Key and Pensacola this morning--too windy for offshore. The flats are still pretty barren of bait and fish. I caught two undersized reds (15" and 17"). That's it.

However, since there are so many spring breakers in the area, the Blue Angels have been practicing every day this week. Pretty cool being in the yak with these guys performing tr.... Read More
April 02 at 1:41pm
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Kayak Fishing in Calcasieu Lake in Southwest Louisiana
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Over 30 kayakers decended on Big Lake for the Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club Trout Challenge III on Saturday.

The wind started blowing hard on Friday evening and never let up. It made for some tough fishing conditions, especially in a kayak!

Stringers could be up to 5 trout.

The winners were:


1st place - Skee 17lb 6oz (Biggest fish 5lb 11oz)
2nd place - Cast_Away 5lb 15oz
3rd.... Read More
March 29 at 5:55pm
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Kayak Fishing in Southeast Louisiana
Made a trip to Hopedale yesterday, the water was extremely low the water-All of the spots I usually try and fish were completely out high and dry. Water looked about 3-4 foot lower than any other time I had been there. The tide was supposed to begin rising at like 9 am but by 3:30 in the afternoon it still was not going due to the wind. No fish but I did gain some insight as to the bottom.... Read More
March 23 at 11:42am
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Kayak Fishing in Fourchon / Grand Isle in Southeast Louisiana
We at Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club are having our 7th Annual Paddle Palooza this year in Port Fourchon, LA. It will be held on May 15th at Moran's Marina. Captains Meeting will be at 8pm Friday May 14th. We will have a limited amount of the nice captain's bags. They are first come first serve as far as your registration goes. I’m still trying to determine the amount. Registration fee for.... Read More
March 17 at 8:18am
Regan Profile Photo
Kayak Fishing in Louisiana
Join us Tuesday, March 16, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Pack and Paddle in Lafayette. The meetings include a variety of guest speakers about kayak fishing. In addition, we focus on planning outings, discussing kayak launch locations, paddle routes and swapping stories about adventures over cold refreshments. There is no better place to learn about paddle-craft fishing the Louisiana Coast. We'll see.... Read More
March 04 at 10:44am
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Kayak Fishing in Leeville / Golden Meadow in Southeast Louisiana
Keep an eye out for 30plus yakkers on the Sulphur Mine near Larose this Saturday. Annual "minimalist challenge" will be launching at 5:30am and weighing in around 1pm. Details can be found at www.bckfc.org. thanks to Deadly Dudly for sponsoring!
February 05 at 6:14pm
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Kayak Fishing in Calcasieu Lake in Southwest Louisiana
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  • Limit of reds, plus a couple of flounder
Nice limit of reds and a couple of flounder. Threw plenty back for next time.
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February 02 at 9:48pm
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Kayak Fishing in Calcasieu Lake in Southwest Louisiana
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  • Mardi Gras Madness
Mardi Gras Madness Fishing Tournament, Feb. 6th, 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Isreal LaFleur Park in Lake Charles. Open to all human-powered water crafts - kayaks, canoes or pirogues. Sponsored by Pack & Paddle. Visit: www.Lafayettekayakfishing.com for more info.
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January 25 at 9:53am
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Kayak Fishing in Calcasieu Lake in Southwest Louisiana
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  • Nice Big Lake Speck
Deanne showed me up today again. She's getting ready for the Kayak tournament next weekend. Went out today for 3 hours and kept 4 nice specks and 3 nice reds between the two of us.
January 31 at 10:23pm
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Kayak Fishing in Calcasieu Lake in Southwest Louisiana
looking to go there, to big lake tomorrow ? anyone know where to go or catch some specks what to use ? thanks in advance
January 22 at 5:28pm
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HOBIE TEAM MEMBERS WIN IN BCKFC 2009 TOURNMENT SERIES


Hobie Regional Fishing Team member Brendan (Choupique) Bayard won first place in the Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club’s 2009 Tournament Series. Bayard, who lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, fished all five series events and had an amazing three 1st place and one 2nd place wins. For winning the series, Bayard was named the B.... Read More
January 07 at 11:26am
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Kayak Fishing in Louisiana
Lafayette Fishing Club meeting - Tuesday, January 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Pack & Paddle, 301 E. Pinhook Rd., Lafayette, LA Tel. 337 232-5854. Listen to guest speakers on fishing techniques, launch locations & routes. We have a lot of new events on the calendar this year for kids, families and the fishermen. Come out and see all the fun we're having in a kayak!.... Read More
January 07 at 11:10am
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Kayak Fishing in Calcasieu Lake in Southwest Louisiana
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  • Beautiful ending of the day
  • A few specks from this afternoon
Coulpe of pics from the new year, looks like the water is starting to clear up over here.
January 03 at 7:04pm
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Kayak Fishing in Calcasieu Lake in Southwest Louisiana
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  • Deanne with a nice red
  • Nice Sunset from the kaya
Cold this morning in Big Lake, but the redfish were cooperating and pulled us around a bit.
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December 19, 2009 at 6:39pm
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Kayak Fishing in Leeville / Golden Meadow in Southeast Louisiana
What is the best location on this sites tide chart for golden meadow...aprreciate any info. thanks
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November 29, 2009 at 4:32pm
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Kayak Fishing in Louisiana
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Made a fishing trip to hopedale on Monday with the wife we had a great day paddling together. We did not set the world on fire but she did catch her first ever redfish 23" and from the yak. i was glad she was able to experience the sleigh ride. All in all we had a great day on the water.
November 24, 2009 at 11:29am
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Kayak Fishing in Southeast Louisiana
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  • This great sunrise was the calm before the storm!
  • A BCKFC member toughs out the terrible conditions for the tournament
  • Sporting a club logo, this yak was off to fish the tournament
When pretty much all but the duck hunters stayed home on Saturday due to the weather, many members of the Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club headed out to participate in the club's "Where Y'ak Throw Down" tournament. The tournament was the last of a five-part series for 2009.

With gale-force winds and rain that kept most powerboats home, the plastic navy fished many areas of southeast.... Read More
November 22, 2009 at 7:24pm
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  • Brendan "Choupique" Bayard


Free kayak fishing seminar:

Secrets of a Tournament Kayak Fisherman
Sponsored by Hobie!

11-17-2009 6:30pm
Pack & Paddle
601 E. Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501

Call: 337-232-5854


Join Brendan "Choupique" Bayard - Hobie Regional Kayak Fishing Team member for an all-new kayak fishing seminar.

In this seminar, you'll learn tips and tricks that Bre.... Read More
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November 05, 2009 at 12:52pm
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Kayak Fishing in Outside Louisiana
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  • James Kellum with one of many kayak Dorado.
  • Me with a nice Cabo Dorado
  • The Marlin Master was always nearby
Vicki and I along with her sister/brother-in-law, Katrina and James Kellum just got back from a week in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. We had a great time and the weather was mild with no rain. Unfortunately, due to two recent storms, the famed Cabo marlin bite is about two weeks behind schedule because the water is still a little too warm.

We fished for two days offshore with Marlin Masters. They.... Read More
November 16, 2009 at 9:11pm
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Kayak Fishing in Outside Louisiana
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  • Fighting a striped marlin from a kayak
  • Don's marlin made sever jumps over the 3-hour fight
  • Sunset view from our condo room
More pics from Cabo
November 16, 2009 at 9:18pm
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Kayak Fishing in Southeast Louisiana
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Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club Tournament

Where Y'at Throw Down

Gulf Outlet Marina (The Pen) - Saturday, November 21, 2009 (6:00am - 6:00pm)

This is Part 5 of a 5 part series for BCKFC Angler of the Year.
Individual Tournament Participation also Welcomed and Encouraged!

Each tournament has a $20.00 (+ $1 paypal fee) entry fee. That is split; $15 going to the purse of the individual.... Read More
October 29, 2009 at 6:11pm
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Kayak Fishing in Louisiana
Whats up fellas I'm trying to find some one to go kayak fishing with on Monday 11/9. Ive got two kayaks set up to fish so all you need is your poles and etc. I'm headed to Hopedale to hopefully get a couple redfish. If you've ever wanted to try a kayak here is a chance to go for free. You can email me through here. Be cool,
ChefRonT
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November 07, 2009 at 3:03pm
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Kayak Fishing in Southeast Louisiana
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NATIVE - WILDERNESS SYSTEMS - HOBIE - HERITAGE - WENONAH - HURRICANE - PERCEPTION


Join us for the last kayak demo of the season. Paddle with our team of pros and enjoy a beautiful day on the waters of Bayou St. John. Show up, sign in, and start paddling. Its completely free and participants receive special discounts.

Don't wait any longer, there won't be another opportunity to test.... Read More
November 06, 2009 at 11:43pm
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Kayak Fishing in Fourchon / Grand Isle in Southeast Louisiana
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  • This was the 2009 logo-what a great shirt!
Ride The Bull II--Extrem Kayak Fishing Tournament


Captain Danny Wray of Calmwater Charters has just announced the date for Ride The Bull II. Next year's tournament will be on Saturday, August 21, 2010, again at Bridgeside Marina in Grand Isle.

This year's tournamnet was a great time and Danny and Kristen will be incorporating a lot of suggestions made from the participants to make RTB.... Read More
November 05, 2009 at 12:41pm




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