Devin
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I thought I replied to this. Man, I’ve just been busy like a one-legged man in an ass kicking contest. So here’s my experience:
I’ve fished those shorelines and sometimes caught fish against them. I really haven’t given them my full focus when the conditions are good, it seems I’ve hit them whenever the day is dragging on, it’s hot and I’m looking frantically for fish.
I think it could be a good topwater spot first thing in the morning. I’m not sure when I’ll get the chance to try, as there are a zillion other new places in Louisiana I’d want to try first.
But if I were you and if I planned to fish that area, I would definitely try those shorelines over a period of time. Sometimes a spot/area just needs extra effort to learn when/how it turns on.
There are plenty of places I’ve fished that have turned on with great action, but are absolutely dead at other times.
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“I told by buddy after that I’m swinging everything in the boat now because I’d rather someone have to go the hospital than lose another one like that.”
I love it.
With that said, cats usually dig down and run toward the boat, trout usually pull away and come to the surface. Not always, and I’ve definitely been fooled before.
Great report, thanks for posting.
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I wonder why that guy has hearing protection on?
And I like to think the trout grabbed that rip cord on her way over the side of the boat and popped that dude’s vest. lol
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“Before I went on this trip I came up with a plan and presented it to the Lafitte King @WestbankJosh and got his blessing.”
Thou hast been blessed.
Man, it sounds like another summer slog kind of a day.
I bet that as the river falls fish will move closer to Venice. Something to think about.
Great report, thanks for posting!
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That’s a nice trout.
What did you use to catch the fish? What specific rigs and how heavy was your sinking weight?
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Dude, you are my hero.
So, let me point out a few things:
First, this is a classic example of building upon previous fishing trips. You’ve been out there before and have used what you learned to execute another great fishing trip.
This is not the same as fishing the same ol’ stomping grounds (i.e. growing up fishing Hopedale then never leaving for more productive places). Obviously there’s nothing — not a damn thing — in Hopedale that can hold a candle to Venice.
Is Venice a longer drive to trailer a boat? Yes. Is it a longer boat ride to East Bay? Yes. That’s like a 20 mile run.
But is it worth it? Absolutely. Obviously. Just look at the reports.
Second, this an example of long term success. This is why I practically beg people to just get out there and begin by establishing safe routes. If you can just get that to start with, then you’re golden for when the river begins falling, like it is now.
Third, find biting fish in the first place. Your biggest problem on this fishing trip appears to be a great one: flipping trout into the boat. Not little weeny trout that barely measure, but hammer trout that fight like big bass. Amazing. What a great problem to have.
Fourth, anyone who has never been to Venice is usually intimidated to go. I get it. I’ve been there. What really helps to get past this initial intimidation is to know what to do, and that process is outlined in IF101. I know who uses it and who doesn’t. It’s very obvious. That process, combined with this forum as well as building an angler’s network is key to conquering an epic place like that.
But there’s more to do. There’s more than just East Bay. I’m sure you’ll figure it out.
Oh, and that’s the last thing: minimal to zero hand holding. You did this on your own. This isn’t Martello Castle, Long Rocks or some other dumbass handout community hole. It’s Venice. It’s the final boss. The crowning achievement.
Great work, great report, thanks for posting it.
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Seeing 35 reds is a huge step up from what I’ve seen this year, last year and the year before.
Excellent work!
Great report, thanks for posting!
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The beaches could be banging. If anything, there will be plenty of lee water behind the islands.
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Have you seen a good sat image to see if the water is garbage or not? I imagine with the river dropping it’s gotta be cleaning up.
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It really is a lot of information. But that’s kind of the point. And it’s in a spot where you can sift through it on your own time.
A lot of it makes sense after being on the water, practically using it and letting it soak in. But there is not a faster way to learn what I know, both instinctively and intentionally.
The achilles heel to IF101 is self application. I can only lead horses to the water, I can’t make them drink.
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There’s some great posts in here regarding safe routes from myself and TOTS aka @Boyce
Williams Pass and Zin Zin Bay are your keywords IIRC
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There’s some great posts in here regarding safe routes from myself and TOTS aka @Boyce
Williams Pass and Zin Zin Bay are your keywords IIRC
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Well, @neilnmel just cracked Venice wide open. I think she’s ready for the KING.
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Man, nice reels are nice. That’s all there is to it.
I’ll have to take your word for it, my reels still run and I’m not dropping new $$$ on that. LOL
I’ll see if Gus has any next time I’m in there and play with them to see what they’re like.
