8/7/18 Hopedale Specks (a GRIND!)

Throwbacks, hardhead catfish and a broken rod made this fishing trip a grind, but I was still able to put together a decent box despite the bad luck.

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Devin Chief Instructor

Devin is a lifelong inshore angler who has fished for everything from speckled trout to redfish, flounder, bass, tripletail and more across Louisiana’s coast. He is the Chief Instructor for LAFB Elite, and you can find his fishing reports inside the Community, and use the comments section for assistance on individual lessons.

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Planning + Quick Note

GPS Files For 8/7/18 Hopedale Specks (a GRIND!)

Planning 8/7/18

Where to go? What to do? Follow along as I figure out where to cast a line.

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Going Fishing

Long Rocks

I start out at the MRGO Long Rocks, before the sun is over the horizon.

Long Rocks Island

I run to a nearby “island” sitting towards the end of the MRGO Long Rocks.

Five Wells Rig

This rig is a favorite of mine and has historically produced limits of speckled trout for me.

32 Block – Part 1

Another rig that is a favorite of mine, see how I approach it!

32 Block – Part 2

More video of this spot that, historically, has done well for me.

Skinny Rig

Another rig I’ve had success at in the past.

Breton Island Part 1

Here is how I fish a favorite destination for summertime speckled trout.

Breton Island Part 2

Watch the situation play out at Part 2 picks up from Part 1.

Breton Island Part 3

Picking up from Part 2

32 Block Again

Since I feel the crewboat killed the bite earlier, I give this hotspot another chance.

Break in Long Rocks

This is where I did well last week and feel it’s worth trying again.

Long Rocks Again

I try a random spot on the Long Rocks to see what gives. Persistence is key!

Trash Rig Part 1

Even though I said I’d try the MRGO then go home, I had to run north and try the Trash Rig. It was worth it!

Trash Rig Part 2

Continuing to work this natural gas platform. If there’s trout here, I’ll find ’em!

Trash Rig Part 3

More of the same. :/

Trash Point in MRGO

This is a hard point formed by waste concrete, and speckled trout use it.

First Big Point in MRGO

Continuing on the pattern of “big points”.

Last Spot

The last spot to fish before headed home. It was a long day!

Last Spot Part 2

Post Trip Review

Post Trip Review 8/7/18

Let’s go over the entire trip to discover some learning points, what could’ve been better and what needs to be maintained.