Venice, LA USA

After a real lack luster weekend and early week,
the Tuna finally decided to bite yesterday. We
started out the morning trolling for wahoo and
managed several bites but could not keep them
on the hook. Sporadicaly, we would pick up a
nice blackfin but the wahoo must have been
smarter than us. At about noon, we spotted a
bait ball and we switched gears. We threw a net
on some pogies and it was game on from there!
We bumped from ball to ball as they popped up
live baiting and throwing poppers. When the
smoke cleared, we had a full fish box and worn
out anglers. We had one 70 pound yellowfin on
a popper and lost another. We also had a 150
class yellow knock a pogey out of the water but
as luch would have it, a 30 pound black ate it
before the yellow could hit the water. We also
had a box full of big blacks up to 30 pounds.
The action didn't stay on for long but we made
the most of it.

Reel Peace Charters
(504)481-1327

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:50:46 PM

Metairie, La United States

In response to (Wild)Wayne Melerine

Wild Wayne, no doubt you know about fishing but you better brush up on your history and politics. Washington smells like a pogie boat from here. The wind is blowing your way.

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:27:31 PM

New Orleans, LA USA

Fishgill:

You welcome. A special thanks goes out to Helmut. He is the one that fixes all of these problems and he is great!

Thanks my friend, Helmut!

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:18:11 PM

gulfport, MS USA

forum is now working again.. thanks

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:52:02 PM

gulfport, MS USA

Help Mike Lane,,I keep getting this error on the forum section today. Not sure if it is on your side or my side.

Microsoft OLE DB Provider for SQL Server error '80040e31'

Timeout expired

/Forum/topic.asp, line 357

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:26:11 AM

Hopedale/Delacroix, LA USA

THEY'RE BACK!!! Yesterday, I went down to do a little scout trip for tomorrow's filming with Mike Lane. With the water temps finally getting over 60 degrees, I ran over to a spring trout spot near Lake Amadee. As any of you that have been out lately know, the Redfish action has been great, but the trout have had lockjaw. Well, what a difference a few degrees can make! I was using HYBRID FLURRIES in the Chartreuse/glitter color under a cork, and it was every cast action. I caught my limit in about 35 minutes. The trout weren't big, mostly 12 to 14 inches, with a few throwbacks, but it was the first good trout bite since the freezing temperatures of last month. If the water temps stay up, trout limits will come easy. From what I saw yesterday, the big freeze didn't hurt the trout populations at all!!!

  I have openings this month, and April is booking up. If you want some great early spring fishing action, call me at GET-AWAY CHARTERS, (985)630-2923 or (601)799-4280 and book your charter now!! Call and ask about my March special pricing.

  Come and say hello at the La. Sportman's Show in Gonzales. Tonight, I'll be at the EDGE FISHING BOOTH. Come and see the new HYBRID FLURRY colors.

  COME AND FISH WITH GET-AWAY CHARTERS, WHERE NOTHING GETS AWAY!!!

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:02:54 AM

Covington, LA USA

Foggy start around mid day, but the fish did not mind. Folks, the reports are correct and the lake is starting to show some sign of Trout Life.....
Bite started hard and fast with some nice size trout 17 to 22 inch right off the bat, but as the bite slowed, the size went down..
Interesting bite, working plastics slow across the bottom. If the weather stays nice and the water stays up in the next week.... the spring fishing should really heat up. Final count..
19 keeper trout (4 dinks release to grow)
2 small reds (both tagged and released)
1 lost flounder
2 undersize drum released
several missed because sometimes it is better to get the net....
Great day...Oh..Get ready as with spring comes the teeth with wings. I am field testing some gear from Insect Shield and having some of my garments treated. The marsh and Canada for spring bear should be the untimate test.. Itching now just thinking about the gnats...
Be safe..
Mark

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:58:08 AM

Kenner, LA USA

I'm taking my 2 boys (11 & 13) to the Pen in Chalmette tomorrow for our first trip of the year. Charged my batteries and cranked up the boat for the first time in about 4 months, she purred like a kitten. Looking forward to getting back out on the water on a regular basis. Will post a report when we return. I hope the Reds are still in the Pen. The really good fishing should be upon us soon!! Good luck fishing to everyone!

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:34:52 AM

St. Amant, LA USA

Capt. Gray Long - Go Long Charters
Late report from last Friday. I had Mike and John Anders on the boat Friday all the way down from St. Louis. These are some really good guys as well as great fisherman and I thoroughly enjoy fishing with them every time they make the trip down. We Left out early that morning with great conditions and quickly made our way out to the Tuna grounds and began cutting and chumming. The bite was very slow and without even many Bonita (little tunny) in the slick things were looking bad and I was already contemplating option 2. Our persistence and determination however, paid off and we were fortunate to land some really good fish. We had 6 Tuna bites all day and we landed 4 of them. The weights were 158, 139, 133 & 125. All fish were caught on 6/0 hooks with 80lb Frenzy Fluorocarbon. We chummed with pogeys and all the came from chunks of Bonita. Capt. Josh started out with us Tuna fishing but decided to go chase some hooters. He didn't have to chase much because he smoked them! His crew ended up with 9 big Wahoo. Friday was just one of those times when we both had great days. This has been one of the strangest winters. Probably due to the extraordinarily high/frigid river, the extreme cold temperatures as well as the fronts that seem to be rolling in every 2 days. Even though the fishing has not been as consistent as everyone would like, the fishing continues to be good. We still have a few open dates in March and April and we have begun booking overnighters as well as Summer Snapper trips. Give us a call at (225) 252-5315

Go Long Charters
www.golongcharters.com
golongcharters@gmail.com

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Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:33:17 AM

Lafitte, LA USA

Lafitte Report

Yesterday was just about perfect down here in Lafitte.Its been a long time since we had a day to fish like this.We had 3 boats running around chasing reds and bass.They were not disappointed.

Manual F. and Brian's Trip

Capt.Mikey fished with Manual and Brian today.They delayed their trip not leaving the dock till 9am.They ran east in foggy condtitions and found the redfish waiting for them.Fishing mainly points they easily put their limits of reds on ice and released a few.For some reason they would not hit shrimp or plastics.They did however destroy natural gulp shrimp under a cork.

I(Capt.James) fished solo yesterday chasing my favorite green trout.Stayed close to the marina fishing the Pen.Started out fishing my own custom made buzz bait.Caught one nice bass before switching to a crankbait.That was the bait of choice for me.Ripping the bait through the grass the bass just destroyed it.Has about 50 bites landing 26 decent bass and 2 nice reds in a few hours of fishing.Kept my legal limit of small ones for dinner tonight and released the rest.

Capt.Mike H. was also bass fishing with his Paran up near the Tank Pond.They pounded the bass also.He should have a report soon.But I do know they fished Senko's and a crankbait.

All reds ate Berkly Gulp Shrimp under a cork on main points.The bass ate Capt.James custom buzz bait and Strike King crankbaits and Senkos on the grass beds.

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

 Awaiting Approval

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:05:35 AM

LaPlace, LA USA

Jerry
Politics and fishing can get long and heated.
Maybe Mike can get a folder in the forum section for "Politics and the Fishing Industry".
Another thing that would be cool to this page would be a side window that would list new posts to the forum when you open the reports. May get more flow to the forum area for anyone that want to rant/rave about anything other than a fishing report.

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:17:15 AM

Houston, TX USA

FREE TARPON  TOURNAMENT

www.ProjectTarpon.com is hosting a free, season-long tarpon tournament in Louisiana - two division Pro/Amateur.  Winner in each division will get a trophy.  Winner will be the boat that releases and DNA samples the most tarpon between May 1, 2010 and December 1, 2010. On line REGISTRATION DEADLINE - MAY 1, 2010.

The goal of this tournament is to help tarpon research - all details can be found here - http://www.projecttarpon.com/forums/announcements.php?aid=14

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:12:49 AM

Houston, TX USA

FREE TARPON TOURNAMENT

www.ProjectTarpon.com is hosting a free, season-long tarpon tournament in Louisiana - two division Pro/Amateur.  Winner in each division will get a trophy.  Winner will be the boat that releases and DNA samples the most tarpon between May 1, 2010 and December 1, 2010. On line REGISTRATION DEADLINE - MAY 1, 2010.

The goal of this tournament is to help tarpon research - all details can be found here - http://www.projecttarpon.com/forums/announcements.php?aid=14

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:11:12 AM

Venice, LA USA

We have 1 opening for a 34ft. storage unit. This is perfect for your Bay Boat. All the units are 34ft. in length, 16ft. wide and has a 14ft. roll-up door.  All the units hve concrete floors and we have a secure system for entry. Plese give me a call at 850-255-1747 or Mr. Skeets at 504-419-0217.  Check out our web-site at   www.endofthelinevenice.com  We have a lot of fishing weather, radar and moon phases. Plese call for immediate renting, thanks David Massey  

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:53:01 AM

Chalmette, La United States

In response to PeeWee's Big Adventure

Hey Pee Wee thanks for the fishing report and glad to hear that the wife is back in the game and hasn't lost her touch. Also glad to hear that the water has come back up it has been really low for a while now maybe the trout will start to move back in to the marsh.

Good luck to all on your next trip!

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:49:02 AM

Carencro, LA USA

To all of us that fish offshore, this is not political crap. It's what is going on and we need to be aware. If you insist on sticking your head in the sand, you will find out what happens to the ostrich.
Thanks Mike, I know you are concerned.

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:42:55 AM

lafitte, la Unknown

In response to cajungunner

Boated 9 bass last weekend on the north end of Dupont and the south end of the Pen.  The water in Dupont was stain but fishable but low. The water in pen was clear.  Bass all nice size fell to a Mann Mid 1- and a buzz bait.

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:27:13 AM

Gautier, MS USA

If people don't get educated quickly about what is going on, there will not be any fishing reports to read.

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:18:14 AM

Slidell, LA USA

Ritchie, farrel aka mate, cajungunner and everyone else posting FISHING REPORTS. Keep up the good work, I enjoy seeing fishing reports and not all of this other CRAP that seems to be going on here lately!!
I do have my opinions on this other CRAP going on here, but I dont come to this website to read this CRAP.

If any catches any "political views" out on the water this weekend, please put it on ice and take a picture of it. Until then, I much rather come here and see pictures of fish!

I am getting my boat back today, so I am hoping to get some fish in the boat this weekend, dont count on having any political views hitting my line so I wont be posting any of that crap.
icouldcarelessaboutyourpoliticalviews.com is a great place for those that want to still post that crap to go to.

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:45:53 AM

Slidell, LA USA

Ritchie, farrel aka mate, cajungunner and everyone else posting FISHING REPORTS. Keep up the good work, I enjoy seeing fishing reports and not all of this other CRAP that seems to be going on here lately!!
I do have my opinions on this other CRAP going on here, but I don

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:40:15 AM

LaPlace, LA USA

Fished Reserve Canal and side canals yesterday in search for the recently scarce sac-a-lait. Not one.
Boated and released two small bass.
Brought to the boat and broke off a one and a half foot gator.
All on tube jigs.
Tried for bass with spinners, but no go.
Never seen so many gators in a long time down these canals.

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:36:24 AM

marrero, LA USA

 hey look, a fishing report
launched out of pointe a la hache
thursday morning ending the day with
10 reds, drum,flounder,and 9 nice
specs,the water temp. was 66 degrees.
things are picking up.
and yes, the knats were bad.

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:29:02 AM

Cataouatche, LA USA

Thursday March 11

Hey guys sorry to post a real fishing report in the new open forum, but here it goes.

Launched at Pier 90 this morning on a solo Bass trip. First stop the tank pond. This area was full of bass boats at least 20. The water was stained and was not as good as last Sunday  about a 4 on a 1-10 scale. I threw shallow diving crank baits and spinner baits with only one fish to show after about 2.5 hrs. I moved to the Gulf Canals and found very dirty water there. I found a few pockets of clean water and caught a couple of bass. Around 11 am I found a wind blown shore with clean water and in the last hour of my trip landed 6 more bass between 1-2.5 lbs. A white spinner bait was the best lure I threw today. Total for the day was 9 bass all released. Water temps ranged from 63-68 degrees. If anyone else was in the tank pond area and did catch fish I would love to hear what the trick was.

Good Luck  

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:13:55 AM

Kenner, LA USA

March 10, 2010

President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20500

Cc: NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco

Dear Mr. President and Administrator Lubchenco:

I write to express sincere opposition regarding the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force Interim Framework for Effective Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning (“Interim Framework”). Although I have long supported reasonable policy mechanisms to enhance interagency coordination on oceans policy issues, the Interim Framework gives the impression that the administration is seeking to implement fundamental changes to both the regulatory structure and statutory authorities that form the basis for nearly every aspect of oceans management and use.

The Gulf of Mexico retains significant economic, cultural, and social importance to the state of Louisiana. If the intention of the Interim Framework is to create a new government superstructure headed by the National Ocean Council at the expense of the role of the states, which have primary jurisdiction for resident fish and wildlife, I can assure you that the states, in particular the Gulf states, will have zero tolerance for and much indignation over such a gross expansion of federal authority.

I urge the administration to back away from any efforts to supersede or diminish existing federal and state laws that govern our ocean fisheries for both commercial and recreational use. The Interim Framework brazenly calls for a top-down federal approach to every aspect of ocean management, and would impact every sector and every conceivable ocean activity without input from all stakeholders.

I can assure you that continued pursuit of the Interim Framework will exacerbate current concerns with NOAA’s ability to effectively manage the oceans for all users as well as mistrust and resentment of the agency. I respectfully request immediate public access to all comments and recommendations NOAA has delivered to the Council on Environmental Quality, as a well as a list of all Executive Orders and statutory and regulatory authorities the administration is contemplating utilizing in implementing Marine Spatial Planning and the Interim Framework.

I hope that your administration can keep in mind that the role of the government is to effectively manage resources for all citizens to enjoy with input from all stakeholders, not to cut off access to resources, like prohibiting commercial and recreational fishing, at the behest of a handful of special interest groups.

Sincerely,

David Vitter
U.S. Senator

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:06:16 AM

baton rouge, LA USA

In response to Jonathan
Right wing media huh? were you referring to the whole fox news channel? The leftist propaganda machine consists is every other major news agency. It's simple really, we on the right are self sufficient thinking people that want the government out of our lives, we know whats best for us, not some schlub bureaucrat that works for some useless overreaching government agency. You should brush up on history. Or maby you just like something of nothing??

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:31:51 AM

Slidell, LA USA

Member disabled on Lake P. earlier tonight.  He's a crabber, and the good news is he told me the crabs are back in the Lake.  Towed him into Salt Bayou and was on my way. On a fishing note, hung out at Dockside today and the regulars all caught fish.  The Lake is heating up! The season is here, so if you don't have your Sea Tow membership yet give us a call.  Sea Tow New Orleans ( 504) 301-4545

Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:54:40 PM

Bossier City, LA USA

Endangered Fisherman:

We as fisherman needs to band together. Check out these web sites.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/091209-Interim-CMSP-Framework-Task-Force.pdf

http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/saltwater/news/story?id=4975762

Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:40:49 PM

Delacroix Island, LA USA

Got a chance to talk to Capt. Jack Payne today,he was telling me some nice trout are showing up around the Point Finnie area and I also heard this from some other people on the Island today.Capt. Jack's place is really starting to shape up nicely.I think this is what Delacroix Island has needed for a really long time.New Life is starting to breath on Delacroix and It has been a long time waited.I really feel good about Delacroix Island again,and maybe Jack and Cindy Payne is what Delacroix needed.Just Slow down Capt.Jack we don't need to happen to you that happened to your friend some weeks back you got to take care of yourself too.But Ya'll are looking good.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:35:05 PM

REGGIO, LA USA

ACTUAL FISHING REPORT FOLLOWS:

Today was FISHETTEs first trip out since having her parts replaced, and we had to wait until she was finished up with her phys therapy to boot so we didn't get to the launch til noon.

Caught the tail end of a falling tide, and on her FIRST CAST out, BAM a Keeper trout about 2 feet under a cork on a green beetle... Then it was my turn, but I got a dink.. then another dink and another... we were on a school of small trout, but they were the FIRST trout of this year!

Tide stopped and so did the bite, so we moved over to where we left the redfish biting just a few days ago, but there was so much water, the reds are scattered up in the marsh...

Long story short, we got skunked but for FISHETTES ONE trout which we gave to MIKE at the launch to add to the 4 three pound trout he caught in the reggio canal under a cork on smoke sparkle beetles.... til the tide stopped.

We did get onto another school of dinks in lake Amadee outside of the mouth of bayou petain but they were hard to hook as they were so small..

The GREAT news is that the TROUT are coming BACK!

Water quality was a 9 out of 10... gorgeous! moving out for a very short time, then INcoming! Temperatures were right at 65 f and we had light winds and some gnats from time to time so bring cigars (they really work)...

We threw shrimp, cockahos, but everything hit on plastic under a cork... nothing tightlined!

Looks like a good weekend shaping up, and if that water level goes down when that high pressure comes in tomorrow, the fish should start schooling up and BITING for a change...

ITS CLOSE! And it's going to be a terrific spring bite!

Glad to have Fishette back on board I tell ya that!

 Awaiting Approval

Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:30:43 PM

Grand Isle LA, LA USA

WE NEED MORE SENATORS LIKE LeMIEUX (R-FL)  LONG STORY BUT WELL WORTH THE READ!

We needCNSNews.com) – Florida’s newest U.S. senator told the head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Wednesday that the NOAA is wrong about the declining size and number of red snapper fish in Florida.

Sen. George LeMieux (R-Fla.) told NOAA chief Dr. Jane Lubchenco that her agency’s statistics do not match fishermen reports regarding the size and number of red snapper fish.

“If the science is bad, and we’re making draconian decisions based upon bad science, or science that we can’t believe in, that’s affecting people’s lives -- that’s wrong,” LeMieux said Wednesday at a Senate Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard subcommittee hearing on NOAA's FY2011 budget request for fisheries enforcement programs and operations.

Appointed last fall to replace the retiring Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.), LeMieux challenged the director to come to Florida to gather accurate data before imposing job-killing regulations which would dry up fisheries.

“We’re putting in regulations based upon science that people don’t believe in that (are) putting people out of work in historic industries,” LeMieux said. “The fishing industry in this country is as old as this country is.  And it is a huge way of life for people in Florida."

LeMieux sought to dispel the notion that fishermen are not invested in protecting fishing populations.

“Fishermen care about the fish stock because it’s their livelihood,” he said.  “So they are very concerned about making sure that the fish stock is healthy, and they are for regulations that are reasonable in order to preserve the fish stock because it’s their way of life.”

In her opening statement, along with a $5.6 billion budget request for FY 2011 -- $806 million up from the FY 2010 enacted level – Lubchencho called for a National Catch Share Program to “provide a national framework to develop, manage, and improve catch share programs in fisheries across the nation.”

The goals of the NOAA, the administrator said, include “ending overfishing, improving fisheries management and putting fisheries on a path to sustainability and profitability.”  

To accomplish this goal, Lubchenco said he supported measures “that will help sustain local communities while restoring a number of vital fisheries stocks and habitats.”

During the hearing, LeMieux stressed the need for valid, accurate, and independently reviewed data.

“I think we can all agree that we need the money to be spent on getting the proper scientific analysis and getting independent analysis so that we know that the decisions that are being made are appropriate, because the word from the fishermen is that there is a huge disparity as to what the statistical information is saying versus their experiential -- experience, what they’re finding when they’re actually going out and fishing,” he said.

LeMieux said Florida fishermen report seeing more red snapper than they have seen in decades.

“And yet there’s these moratoriums on fishing that are preventing them from operating their charter boats which is putting them out of business.  And these people are really hanging by a thread,” he said.

Lubchenco challenged the claim that red snapper are prospering and numerous, insisting that the data on this matter is solid.

“I think with the challenge with something like red snapper is that the calculations about what is a sustainable level of fishing, take into account how -- what size the fish are," she said. "And what many of the fishermen are seeing are lots and lots of younger fish and are assuming that that means that they are recovered and that there are plenty out there. And, in fact, it’s important for those younger fish to get larger and reproduce for the future health of the fishery."

But LeMieux again invited the administrator to come to Florida to take stock of the red snapper population.

“I want to renew in closing my offer to you to come down to Florida and let’s go on a fishing boat and see these red snapper because what my fishermen are telling me is not only are there many red snapper, but there are big red snapper, not just the juvenile fish,” he said.

LeMieux continued, “In fact, people who’ve been fishing for 45 years say they’ve never seen as many in quantity or in size to the point -- and I think this is important for us to understand the practicality of how fishing works. So they’re not allowed to catch red snapper. So they go out on their fishing boat where they got a group trying to catch something else. And all they’re catching is red snapper. So they have to throw the fish back because they’re not supposed to be catching red snapper.”

“So the practical effect is that they’re trying to catch around the red snapper, and there’s so many of them it’s difficult to do. So practically I’m not even sure we’re achieving the effect we want to anyway, assuming the science was good,” he said.

Lubchenco ended the exchange saying she would take LeMieux up on the offer to come to Florida and that there needed to be better communication between scientists and fishermen.

OFFSHORE ANGLERS-SOUND FAMILIAR?
Captain Richard Daughdrill
Cherece IV Charters
(985) 515-3697

Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:52:50 PM

harahan, LA USA

hey PJ if you live around elmwood if you go down mounds towards clearview the first wharehouse when you go over the railroad gives them away on mondays  

Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:17:42 AM

Slidell, LA USA

Finally spring time is here.  What a horrible winter we have seen this 2010.  The fishing sure was tuff too, but signs of life are now here.  We finally got a chance to make a few trips out this week in the lake after a long drought.  Terry G.  and I have been fishing the last couple of days and it has got the fishing blood really pumping again especially after he landed the biggest trout I have seen in a long while Monday on a key lime hybrid, a  27" 7lb trophy.  What a fish to start off this spring season.  That day was the best bite we have seen in weeks to months as we boated 20plus trout a 3man limit of reds and 3 flounder. I talked to Capt. Kristian with Sea Tow also that day who also landed a couple of Monsters. Also if you need a Sea Tow mebership or renewal come by the Bait shop and we can get you set up with that so you always feel safe out on the water.  Terry and I couldn't get enough as we went back yesterday as we got rained on 3 times but we have the fever now.  It was a lot slower tuesday but still ok we boated 11 trout and 4 reds.  I snuck off just for a little bit today but it was really tuff for us today I went with a few friends but only manged a handful, I talked to Terry on the way home and he said it was real tuff too but he still managed a few trout and 3 reds.  
Check the website for all the pics and new reports for the season.  Also we just put in a new fishing video for for all the Places to fish out of DockSide.  CHECK IT OUT it is under the Fishing Video Section. We fixed a few things to make the Videos stream fast and easy for everyone and now that we have it working we will be put all types of videos on their year round to go with the times of year and help point the fellow fisherman in the right dirrection to always stay on top of the fish.  Come see us at DockSide bait and Tackle.  I will be at the Sportsman Show for the weekend but come on out to the Lake the fish are getting warmed up.

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:55:38 PM

Delacroix Island, La United States

In response to Hilrod

Come on people Fish and hunt here.Never heard all this crap when Bush did all his Damage in office,and Obama ain't gonna hurt none of you either.So use this for Fishing and Hunting.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:41:09 PM

Metairie, LA United States

In response to Brett

Pretty soon you won't be able to read fishing reports the way it's looking!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:13:15 PM

New Orleans, LA USA

Josh Howard, thank you for your response, you need to make sure they get your name off of that list, also, Scott Avenzino.

Now talk to the other 3 La. Charter Fishing reps and let them know, the Rec's will Blackball their operations if they continue with SOS. We will not fish with SOS charter boats/captains.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:29:00 PM

Amite, LA USA

We all are troubled about our fishing rights. Just found a site where we can e-mail a letter about our concerns. site is KeepAmericafishing.org this site also informs all your rep.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:03:20 PM

Venice, LA USA

Just to let you know where I stand on the Sector Separation!  When it all started I think it was aimed at helping the fisherman.  At this point I do not know where they stand!  From day to day things seem to change and we all get about 200 emails a month and I do not have the time to keep up with this!  

I sent an email asking that they remove my name as a supporter!  It may be great, I do not know!!  I cant keep up with it nor can I figure out exactly where they stand!  

So just to be clear, Capt Josh Howard of Deep South Charters, does not support Sector Separation.  My name is still listed but I hope that it will be off soon!!

Just a heads up on Capt Scott Avinzino!  I spoke with Scott today about this and he didnt know much about it and really DID NOT know how his name made it to the list as a supporter!

Just my 2 cents!

Capt Josh Howard

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:41:19 PM

Biloxi, MS USA

Brett-------You better and all your kind Wake up ------This country is a mess and it is gonna get worse----------Obama and his diciples in the dem congress are gonna tell ya what when and where you can do------------and tax the heck outta you to give to the people sittin on their front porch laughing at the hard working people feeding them!!!!!!!!We outdores people are gonna pay more than we do today!    Fisherman and all you that think this a free country---Look OUT!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:36:47 PM

New Orleans, LA USA

Conversation from 2cool.com forum, fact is, it's true, don't look to CCA for help, they are the ones causing the hurt.

CCA advocates catch shares and is in bed with Environmental Defense, PETA and PEW Charitable Trust, the people that want to steal all of your fishing rights.

The joke is, alot of you paid money to them, to get screwed with the BS CCA STAR Redfish tourney. What a joke!!!

Make no mistake, we will lose all of our offshore fishing rights. Amberjack, Grouper, Red Snapper, Triggerfish,,,,etc......, Next Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin!!!

Poppy- The good Lord put mental midgets on the planet for the amusement of the rest of us. It is always fun to watch you guys self destruct attempting to cover for the constant missteps of the dark side .org.
Again how are the new partners at ED and Pew working out for your team? An Executive Order to shut down fishing across the Nation headed our way. Wow you boys and girls picked some fine playmates. Say it ain’t so. Fox News’s Glen Beck is now bashing Russell Nelson’s enviro friends on National TV over the Fishing Executive Order being planned and we thought catch shares were bad? Pew Trust, ED and OC man yall run with some fine folks. How can you defend these actions as they are defenseless?
Inquiring minds would like some answers. What will you bay boys and girls do with the new Executive order. Drink some more cool aide and see your user group locked off the water even in the bays. Seems we have been telling folks your team has been in Washington, D.C. undermining our sport. The “News Back from Washington” thread put your National Lobbyist Bob Hayes in town with the enviro’s in the halls of Congress selling us down the river in an unholy alliance. I told everyone so back then as Congressman after Congressman called to give me a report in amazement as to what they had just witnessed. I even lost posting privileges here for a while over that issue. Funny thing is you can fool some of the people some of the time but not all the people all the time. Seems now people are finding out how rotten to the core your team has been for a long time.
Poppy- We are down to the “nut cutting son”. In case you haven’t figured it out time is up and the line has been drawn in the sand. The enviro’s want us off the water period. Our dog does not have fleas as yours does son. We have not had to apologize for putting our sport at risk as your team has on numerous counts.
As the pioneers would say , “Your team has stepped aside” which was a mortal sin for a group that claims to support Recreational Anglers.
The latest is for CCC to take the heat for their Parent .org CCA pushing catch shares. Look at who funded the new startup. Look at the board members. They are the same usual suspects. Come on guys my pant leg is warm and wet so stop trying to fill my boots with yellow body fluids. We are sick of it. Go sell your wares to the enviro's.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:34:11 PM

Slidell, La United States

In response to DFL

           TEAM JO-JO

"THE PEN", @ Gulf Outlet Mariner out of Chalmette, off Paris Road, behind the hotel.

There will be a short canal that runs along the road, here you catch bass & perch, and in "THE PEN" it is reds and Silverwonders.

Except for the long paddle, 3/4 of a block, you cannot beat this area.

Make sure you bring something to anchor you in a position to fish the drop offs.

If you would like, email us and we will send you a map and narrative on how to fish "THE PEN".

Check out rodnreel.com archives (post) type in Oneofthepack as poster look up 2/27/10, (84) reds, real close to launch, 5 minute paddle.

Good Fishing

Team Jo-Jo & Oneofthepack

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:44:36 PM

Gulfport, MS USA

Mike can you please start a fishing politics forum and stop this crap on this forum! Lets talk fishing guys!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:40:04 PM

New Orleans, LA USA

No joke. Pay attention what is happening in Washington. It all starts with the first inch then it is very hard to get that back. They have personal agendas as well as PETA types filling their heads with garbage. Stand up for your rights now because it will be much harder to regain them.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:26:14 PM

Metairie, LA USA

Just wanted to give all of you fellow fishermen a heads up.

Dancing for Dystrophy will be held friday night at 7:00 at Mardi Gras World east bank.  Tickets are $50 dollars each available online or at the door.  

The event is to benefit children who have muscular dystrophy and their families who may not be able to afford treatment for them.

There will be live entertainment by The Bucktown Allstars and catered food as well as a raw oyster bar provided by ACME oyster house.

Please come out and enjoy this event.  I promise it is a GREAT time for a GREAT cause!  And I promise there will be plenty of fishermen there lying about fishing!

http://www.dancingfordystrophy.org/

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:13:37 PM

New Orleans, LA USA

Hate to interrupt the name-calling, to talk about actual fishing, but here I go:

I'm looking to catch some Redfish or Bass out of my pirogue this weekend, and am wondering where (within about an hour's drive, and a mile's paddle) of New Orleans I can go get on some fish.  I usually fish the Shell Beach / Hopedale area, but the west wind in the forecast all weekend has me a bit scared that all I'm going to find is dirty water.

Thanks,
DFL

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:40:30 PM

Covington, LA USA

Steven L

Since when is SNOPES the authority on truth....?

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:39:03 PM

Auburn, AL USA

My Dad and I fished with Captain Dan Dix with MLC Charters this past Sunday.  We met Capt Dan at daybreak and headed down the MS river in search of redfish.

Capt Dan had developed a new jig with a very strong hook he wanted us to try.  It has, unlike other jigs on the market, a 60 degree bend from the eye to the hook.  This makes hook ups easier.  The neat thing about his new jigs and the hooks he uses is the fact you can have a 1/4 oz jig with a strong 4/0 hook.  He has other custom sizes availiable as well.

After arriving at the first spot, It didn't take many casts before we were catching bull reds on his custom jigheads tipped with market bait under a cork.  My dad and I had a ball catching them.  What made catching them so much fun was the fact that we were fishing in less than 3 feet of water.  All the bulls could do was run and run and run.  The Stella and Sustain reels Capt Dan had us using worked great. We did not have any trouble getting these bulls to the boat and into our hands. We took some great pics of these awesome fish and took care in releasing them.

We ended the morning up with 26 bulls.  The smallest weighed 19 lbs and the largest tipped the scales at 39.8 pounds.  Not a bad day on the water at all.

If you, or someone else you know is interested in catching fish in Venice, give Dan Dix a call.  His cell number is 225-534-1844.  He has a great boat, a great lodge, and some great redfish and trout hooks.  He would be more than happy to hear from you.  

 

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:35:42 PM

New Orleans, LA Unknown

In response to Steven L

You need to wake up dude. There are already "fishing closed" signs on the West Coast. You need to read about MLPA's (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Life_Protection_Act)  because the same people who started these in California are doing all of Obama's planning.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:15:44 PM

Slidell, LA USA

Louis Rossignol is right.  For all the kool aid drinkers who think this is anything but the ability to take over all waterways and dictate as they see fit....wake the hell up.  This president is, just like he said, and you fools bought it, going to fundamentally change the way things are done.  It is black and white......no racist intentions......and it is going to happen without voices like Louis and some organizations like the FRA who are fighting FOR the recreational fishermen.  And dont even get me started on the SOS plan......If you own a boat and fish offshore go ahead and sell it because a 50 day snapper season will seem like a dream come true if that comes to pass.  Rok on buddy.  

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:07:03 PM

Kenner, LA USA

Fishermen’s fear: Public's 'right to fish' shifting under Obama?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/csm/20100309/ts_csm/286232

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:06:40 PM

luling, la United States

In response to Jonathan

Jonathan

Montgomery writes for ESPN and BASS.ESPN is owned by the ABC network,hardly a RIGHT-WING media outlet.

On the other hand MEDIAMATTERS.ORG is a left wing propaganda machine organized to promote the PROGRESSIVE movement.

I have read the interim report and I also share the same concerns as Montgomery.If you do not think this task force is set up to implement restrictions on fishing and to indoctridate our young people into being good little GREEN SOCIALIST read section 31 and refrences to starting the process at the k-12 years.

If you do not think the task force is about social engineering finish 31 and see how the words "DISADVANTAGED" and "UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES" suddenly start appearing in the "PLAN TO ADDRESS" sections.

Montgomery is also right when he explains that the ANTI GROUPS are having much more influence on the final report and its goals than the rec. or com. fishing groups.

Read all 38 sections touching on everything from addressing climate change to IMPACTS of HUMAN activity on our waterways,ecosystems,ect and the only conclusion one can come to is "BIG BROTHER IS HERE".

MARK  AKA 2LOVETOFISH

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:49:44 PM

Kenner, LA USA

Finally, the fishermen of Louisiana are waking up.

Our rights to fish are very threatened.

They are proposing closing the Flower Gardens and several other areas.

You will need a vessel monitoring system on your boat just to make sure you do not enter these areas.

They are closing seasons left and right.

On the east coast, they are going to close everything from the Carolina's to Ft. Laurderdale  Fla.

In the north they are closing the Great Lakes.

What's next, how about Lake Pontchartrain. It's coming unless everyone get's pissed and does something about it.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:46:41 PM