Devin
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Your route through West BM looks good to me. I’ve taken that route many times, you will be fine.
I hope you have egg sinkers heavier than those jigheads, and that you have 3/8oz and 1/2oz jigheads. Otherwise, in some deeper holes you will never hit bottom in a meaningful way.
Honestly, your plan is great, but I would commit to one side of the lake or the other, or hit the Biloxi Marsh when the tide is falling first thing in the morning the scoot to Martello when it starts falling there later in the day.
But, you have a neap tide on that day. Bummer dude. That’s gonna make fishing a lot tougher.
So (and of course I would say this) I think that it’s a good idea to go learn Venice. At least that way you would come away with something meaningful (experience and safe routes) over simply learning the hard way that otherwise good spots aren’t that productive when there’s a neap tide.
So take my word for it to learn that the easy way. There. That’s your cheat code.
Venice is better because the river is moving anyway. Venice is gonna blow Biloxi Marsh out of the water anyway. That’s what it has been doing for years. Even if BM has fish, it will be more throwbacks than keepers, with fewer spots being turned on.
Your plan is good, I would just shelve it for a day with a better tide.
If you absolutely have to fish that area, then I would consider camping out at the Rock Dam. Either side works, but I would fish the south side. There’s probably hammers there on a fin fish pattern that don’t rely on the tide so much.
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I like it but think you should include the mouth of Joseph Bayou. It’s about 25-30ft deep there IIRC and can be loaded with fish. Hit it with an HDS.
Good luck!
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Martello Castle on Windfinder is what I use.
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Given the cold front thats coming through in the days prior, the 5th is your day to hit The Wall and the rocks going down the shoreline from it. Maybe even drifting the Great Flat could be worth your time, but it could be early for that. This is how I fish that flat.
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The wind is gonna be wildin’. I wouldn’t bother with that rig unless your definition of “diversity” is a butt whupping with guests. lol
SW Pass itself is probably gonna be rough, but this will certainly be a good opportunity to fish The Jump and BP1 and BP2.
The rocks lining the river can hold slot reds, too.
Then @maturin said something about Pass a Loutre. I would look at that, too. Could be worth trying.
As for bass, I’ve found the best banks to flip are the ones that drop straight down, rather than slope out. Especially the ones that are undercut by the current and have tree roots sticking out.
Good luck!
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It’s a little shallow if the water is out by that right-most island, but stay on plane and you’ll be fine. When in doubt, mash out.
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Well, I am not in any position to give you live intel. LOL But I can tell you what I think based upon what I do see.
“My hopes is that I get them on a box of fish early and I use the rest of the trip to cover area and get a feel for what’s to come in the next few weeks.”
That is certainly ideal and the same goal I’d shoot for.
I also think anyone reading this should see your offer as a grand opportunity to build their angler network. What you’re doing is very generous. To anyone considering this: remember, it’s a two way street. Don’t be a lost puppy. Do that and you’ll reap the long term benefit.
After that, I see that the water temp is just now dropping to ~74 at the Grand Isle and New Canal NDBC stations, and has yet to get there at Pilottown. So I think that the trout fishing could just now be turning on in the way we are accustomed to seeing for fall.
You could possibly have a false neap tide Friday. And it could be a deep holes game. If the wind weren’t cranking out of the NW, I’d say go try Jahncke’s first thing in the morning. Definitely keep that in your back pocket for when that water clears up and it’s overcast (or hit it first thing in the morning).
The north side of Lake P ought to be clean, but I bet everyone and their mom will be there. So, if it were me launching out of Shell Beach, I’d consider the rocks down from The Wall, or drift Stump Lagoon, hit Crooked Bayou by Muscle Bay, its deep bends, and the mouth of it at Lake Eugenie, especially when the tide is ripping out. I’d also drift the north shoreline of Muscle Bay and hit the deep bends in Bayou Biloxi. Then I’d come down and hit the south and north side of the Rock Dam. This time last year I nailed some hammers there.
Good luck!
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Here’s an AI summary I got. We are living in the future!
To upload GPS tracks to your Humminbird XPLORE unit, you can transfer data from a computer using an SD card. The XPLORE unit stores navigation data, including waypoints, routes, and tracks, in the .GPX format. If you have tracks in a different format, such as .KML or .gpx, you can convert them using online tools like GPS Visualizer.
First, ensure you have a FAT32 formatted SD card with a capacity of 32GB or less. Export your GPS tracks from your computer or source application to a .GPX file. Then, insert the SD card into your computer and copy the .GPX file to the card.
Next, power on your XPLORE unit and navigate to the “My Data” menu. Select “Import Nav Data” and choose the .GPX file you wish to import. The unit will process the file and add the tracks to your navigation data.
Alternatively, you can use the One-Boat Network App to manage and transfer data, including software updates and navigation information, to your XPLORE unit via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. This method allows for seamless integration with your mobile device and ensures your unit remains up to date.
Note that while the XPLORE unit can read .HWR files directly, it is recommended to use .GPX for compatibility and ease of transfer. Always be cautious when importing data from external sources, as it may potentially corrupt your unit’s navigation data.
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I think you can get away with using just a .gpx file on an SD card. No HBPC required. Give it a shot and let us know what happens.
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Wind just sucks and that’s all there is to it. I’m glad you went anyway and even happier you still caught fish.
Just waiting for that water temp to drop!
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Don’t ever hesitate to chime in. I didn’t make this forum for people to do anything other than that. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.
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That’s what I came to check up on. Thank you for the update and I look forward to living vicariously through your report!
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You’re one of the few who have taken advantage of it. The real props and applause to you. Your effort makes our effort worth it. Thank you.
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+1 on this
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Ask Ty Hibbs, he will know.
