Devin
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“clicked in 82 over the whole day”
That is pretty friggin good for when the fishing was much better. By today’s standards, that’s epic.
Good job. Seriously.
Sometimes the fish are just a PITA and it seems like this was one of those days. It is what it is, but the most important thing is that you were on them. Excellent work.
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Very textbook planning. Looks great! Excellent work.
I think you’re good to go given everything you presented, I would just add one thing if you’re not already thinking about it: drift those fishing spots that are shallow and wide. The fish very well may be spread out. The wind will be perfect for drifting.
Good luck!
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ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
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I love that graphic, btw.
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*laughs in high pressure*
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Interesting use of AI. lol Great read.
“THE FISH OF DECADE ARE CORK‑LOYALISTS.”
I have no idea how many videos or reports I need to make to illustrate this reality. Behold! The Lake Decade Standard Operating Procedure:
1. Tie on a popping cork.
2. Put something chartreuse under it.
3. When you cast, ensure it lands in Lake Decade.
I’m hoping those sparkle beetles were chartreuse, because if they weren’t….
Either way, I think this report seals the deal on Decade: it’s a dud this year. That really sucks. That area is beautiful and it’s just plain fun to fish.
Above all, I’m glad the nephew had a good time and mastered a new skill. I hope he continues to dig inshore fishing.
Great report, thanks for posting!
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Lake Decade is your best cork option IF the trout are there. And from what I understand it’s mostly unknown and what we do know in this forum are some scant reports not reporting anything like last year.
An HDS bite is an easy bite, too. No need to cast. Just drop it over the side of the boat. This is what The Jump does. So consider that.
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Yeah, I think The Wall is just gonna be a drag because everyone and their mom is fishing it. No surprise there.
But I do think that going to Decade could be worth your time. I know I know, it’s pressured, too. But there’s more room and outside the grasp of the Greater NOLA Flotilla.
Man, I hope it’s on right now. That would be great. I’m rooting for you!!!
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Looks like you’re running a milk run you’re familiar with. And I think you will catch fish (probably limit out) running it.
That’s great. Go have fun.
But now is also a good time to explore what’s not been fished. I do think there’s a ledge game further north starting at Baptiste Colette working all the way up to Mardi Gras Pass.
Normally I’d be quiet about it and just go find it myself, then film it, and leave all the potlickers on YouTube guessing where I’m at. But alas, it is not meant to be this season! lol
But it could be you instead…or @ShooterMcGrabbin @Boyce or anyone else willing to risk striking out.
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Man, I appreciate the shout out but the short story is that I just simply do not have access to those files right now. Whatever is on this forum is what’s available. Which is more than enough because Venice has been heavily documented by a slew of pipehitters.
Honestly, I’d check out ledges starting at Buras and work my way south. The likelihood of finding something no one else is on is pretty good.
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“I personally have concerns about my boat on the river but, I may be completely over thinking it.”
If the wind is calm, then the river is calm. If the wind is ripping right down the middle of it, then it will be rough. Just like anywhere else. Just like Guntersville, just like Chickamauga. I’m sure it’s not any different on Cherokees.
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A 20′ Skeeter bass boat is more than adequate.
Do not pay attention to those yo-ho’s on FaceCrap. They have completely forgotten that real anglers like Mike Iaconelli and more have fished and won a Bassmaster Classic out of a bass boat in Venice. Geez. And he did it making a much longer run than 99% of Louisiana’s intrepid inshore anglers have ever done in their life.
What matters is proper planning. Planning according to the conditions. If the wind is cranking out of the south at 25mph you are not taking a bass boat into East Bay, and neither are the Facebook experts: it’d be just as dangerous in a 24ft bay boat of any make.
I understand you want to book a place to stay ahead of time. I think the best thing to do for that is to find somewhere centrally located that gives you the best of both worlds. A camp in someplace like Empire would be a good choice: you can fish either side of the river or even trailer to Venice.
If you stick with Delacroix/Hopedale then you’d have a lot more support from the guys in this forum, as there are more anglers here that fish those areas than anywhere else.
Also, as a bass angler, you are bringing more to the table than some guy who grew up here. I promise you that.
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Yes. We know a lot.
Either can be great in April. Both can also be awful in April.
What Coco has over Slidell is more protection from wind, which will probably be a thing on the day of your fishing trip in April. Of course, it can be blowing 25mph+ and, if that’s the case, you are going to have a tough day, regardless of where you launch.
It sounds like you haven’t taken a look at 101 yet, which you should. That would really help you plan your trip out better. Because if you’re willing to hit up Cocodrie then you’d be just as able to fish Hopedale, Delacroix or Grand Isle. All those places could be doing just as well if not better. We won’t know for sure until we get closer to that time.
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Who told you that LOL
A 20′ Skeeter is plenty. I’m guessing you haven’t seen the reports here, or my videos on YouTube.
Venice is a good choice, but the river will surely be up by then. So maybe Cocodrie would be a better option.
Honestly, it’s hard to say this far out what will be a better choice for you. If the wind is blowing (which it does in April) then chances are you don’t want to fish Lake Pontchartrain, as it’s not really protected.
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What about Lake Decade?
