MRGO rocks giving up good boxes May 2, 2008
While there are no guarantees in New Orleans East right now, Captain CT Williams with Big Fish Charters (504-610-6914) says the start of the squeeze play between the mud coming out of the mouth of the Mississippi to the south and the mud coming out of Pontchartrain to the north is pushing fish to Breton Sound.
By Chris Ginn
Big Lake reds on the rocks April 21, 2008
When word gets out that the redfish are on the rocks at the end of the ship channel below Calcasieu Lake, anglers flock to the area to reel in everything from 16-inch grillers to 40-pound behemoths. They have appeared a little early this year, though, and word is just starting to spread.
By Chris Ginn
Double rig working in Mud Lake April 10, 2008
Trout fishing has definitely been on the upswing along many stretches of coastal Louisiana, but the problem many are finding is that the wind is just as strong as the fishing. Captain Gerald Ellender with Light Tackle Charters (985-688-1715) has braved the wind the past few days, and his body count a few days ago was over 300.
By Chris Ginn
Yellow Cotton Bay steady if unspectacular March 31, 2008
With millions of gallons of water so muddy it had coon tracks on it barreling down the Mississippi River just to our east, Captain Owen Langridge (225-978-1136) idled his boat to the west out of Yellow Cotton Bay Marina. Wind, high water and horrible March weather would have to find other anglers that would rather make excuses than fish.
By Chris Ginn
Bass biting at Pearl River canals March 25, 2008
The whipping winds have kept many coastal anglers at home wondering what could be the last several days. In the meantime, freshwater fishing has been productive and offers an escape from the blustery weather. In fact, one of the stingiest places around, the Pearl River canal system, has been anything but stingy.
By Chris Ginn
Lump guides looking elsewhere March 13, 2008
It’s no secret that the Lump hasn’t lived up to hype this year. In fact, several guides aren’t even fishing it unless they have a direct request because it’s essentially been dead from the get-go, except for a couple good weeks back in January. Captain Daryl Carpenter with Real Screamers Guide Service (225-937-6288) said anglers just have to look elsewhere.
By Chris Ginn
Pontchartrain bite slowly picking up March 7, 2008
Having spent two days plying the waters of Lake Pontchartrain within the last few days, it looks like the trout bite is just weeks away. Eric Dumas, Chas Champagne and I fished the Rigolets one day, and Dumas and I turned around and trolled the Causeway with Gary Zeringue the next.
By Chris Ginn
Trout and reds looking good in Lafitte February 27, 2008
Papa Joe Bush (504-689-3728) had to cancel his trip on Wednesday because of the strong winds and rain that were predicted to move through New Orleans during the early morning. The day before was a different story, though, as Bush and his crew caught a box full of trout and reds.
By Chris Ginn
Popping cork best in Moncleuse Bay February 18, 2008
Captain Marty LaCoste with Absolute Fishing Charters (985-856-4477) expected rough weather as we headed towards Moncleuse Bay to the east of Bayou Sauveur this past Saturday. However, the sunrise hanging low on the horizon indicated otherwise, and it also lit the way to a good day on the water despite strong winds.
By Chris Ginn
Deep DuLarge trout biting in afternoons February 8, 2008
Captain Bill Lake with Bayou Guide Service (985-637-3712) didn’t get on the water until about 3:00 p.m. yesterday afternoon. Within an hour and a half, he and his customers had put 50 trout in the boat. Excited to get back this morning, he found the water had dropped 10 degrees, but that’s the way it is around DuLarge this month.
By Chris Ginn
Stories
