Redfish were choking the marshes around Venice in October, but trout were few and far between. By early November, however, specks should be invading the Mississippi River, producing plenty of action.[…]
When November rolls around, Tommy Vidrine’s relentless pursuit of speckled trout doesn’t stop around Grand Isle — but if the weather cools off some, he definitely changes tactics.[…]
Fishing technology, and the latest new-fangled rods, reels, hooks and electronics, seems to constantly change in the angling industry.[…]
If you can’t catch a limit of trout in Cocodrie this month, you can’t blame the fishery. At least, that’s what one of the veteran guides in the area reported.[…]
“I can’t wait for October,” said Capt. Rory Rorison, of United Charters (504-439-1680). “I look forward to it every year. I finally stop making the long runs out into Breton Sound and I start fishing the in-between areas for both trout and redfish.”[…]
By the second week of October, a lake near Dularge will be giving up countless numbers of speckled trout.[…]
When a guy who consistently catches trout pretty much year round at Grand Isle starts talking about his absolute favorite month to fish, casual speck anglers should probably take notice.[…]
Generally, a litany of factors have to align for success out on the water. However, one key condition carries a considerable amount of weight when fishing out of Venice this time of year, according to Capt. Dennis Bardwell.[…]
If you’re obsessed with not burning too much boat fuel, October is probably a good month to sit on the couch and watch some football.[…]
According to Capt. Chris Danos (504-606-6223), there’s good reason to get to Pointe a la Hache this month, although he won’t personally be partaking of any of the action. (Due to an unfortunate accident, he required rotator cuff surgery that’ll keep him sidelined until December.)[…]
You could call Capt. Mike Gallo an eternal optimist.
When asked about September marking the start of the transition for speckled trout in and around the Biloxi Marsh, The Rigolets and Lake Borgne, the owner of Angling Adventures of Louisiana in Slidell conceded that it was.[…]
September is considered the beginning of the fall transition, when trout take their initial migratory steps toward the inside marshes where they’ll haunt deeper holes, bayous and canals during the colder months.[…]
According to Capt. Chad Billiot, not catching speckled trout in September is usually due to one or more mistakes people make.[…]
Dularge fishing guide Capt. Marty LaCoste answered the phone laughing.[…]
As summer winds down, so does the spawning season for speckled trout — so the fish begin the very early stages of transitioning back inside to marshes and coastal bays.[…]
The phone rang.
“Dude, what are you doing tomorrow?”
“Hey, Sammy. What’s up? I dunno, I’ve gotta…”[…]