Devin
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I’ve definitely had tough days like this one before. I wish I saw your planning post but I had already logged off for the day by the time you posted it.
With the river being as high as it is I wouldn’t have bothered with the rigs past the Long Rocks (Five Wells and 32 Block).
I’d go back as soon as the water greens up.
Props to @Boyce and @ShooterMcGrabbin but don’t let comparison be the thief of joy. They really planned that trip out and have been putting in their TOW down there, especially Boyce. He’s been at it for years now and there have been umpteen absolute sh*t trips to contribute to the one they recently enjoyed.
That’s the idea of long term success: it’s not one trip at a time, but all of them on a journey. Some people dismiss that, but I only do this for a living, so take it or leave it. Whatever the outcome, you’ll be around in five years still fishing, right?
If the conditions were the same I would run up into East Biloxi Marsh (Bay Boudreau and surrounding water) and grind throwbacks/birds.
Or fish rigs in Bay Eloi. They gotta be in there somewhere.
Finally, thank you for posting a report. After a long day like that, that’s probably the last thing you want to do, but you still did and I appreciate that.
Next time try getting your planning post up sooner and maybe myself and more of us will see it.
Thank you.
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Hey Gabe, I apologize for not seeing this sooner.
Yeah, that plan works. The Trestles could give up fish, but it’s gotta be fizzling out by now.
A 3/8oz jighead is gonna do most of your damage there. This guide provides more details.
Hopefully you did alright.
Reports from @Aspiring_Angler are really good, too. That guy just gets out there and does the thing.
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I have one on my 16′ flat boat and it works. I prefer the actual PP, as that is what I had before. You lucked out because it’s in my driveway right now. I’ll grab pics and dimensions for you here shortly.
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We’ve got a few kayakers with @Aspiring_Angler being one. Yes, Irish Bayou may have some fish, but you’d be crazy to not drag that thing down to Elmer’s and Grand Isle right now. PAC, too.
You’ve been a member for a long while now, but welcome to the Community anyway. Hopefully you dig this more than the Facebook group.
Thanks for posting an intro!
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From there to get to EBM I would cross Lake Borgne straight from Chef Pass to the mouth of Bayou Biloxi, then take your first left (you’re still in Bayou Biloxi), then take that all the way east to pop out at the bottom of the Lakes of Bayou Marron (just one big lake now), then head east through Bayou Marron to EBM. Begin fishing at Bay Boudreau and work your way east from there. Easy day.
On your way across Lake Borgne, you’ll see a couple rigs to your right. Those are worth fishing. The one by Alligator Point is worth hitting up, too.
If you wanted to go to Mississippi Sound, then run straight up the middle of Lake Borgne headed NE to get there. Or go up the ICW to stay protected if it’s not perfectly smooth.
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Yeaaahhh
So I haven’t been Captain Devin, I’ve been another Devin at the range entirely too much. But this report has Captain Devin activated.
Ugh.
I thought I had my ace in the hole with going sight fishing in PLH/Buras, but now I am thinking that I need to go to 29 degrees of latitude and beyond. Man, there’s no way I can top this trip. I live in your collective shadow.
Great report. Absolutely awesome to knock it out the ball park with a report straight outta the place that separates the men from the boys. I am impressed. Excellent work. I cannot top this. I am scared. Comfort me.
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Why are you playing with my emotions.
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“Caught 2 nice trout on Matrix under a cork. Tried to jig a 1/4 ounce weight with Matrix but kept getting snagged.”
Sounds about right with that kinda tackle.
Here’s a guide I wrote in 2018 detailing what to use, and it’s not that. 1/8 oz on casting tackle. Yes, it makes the difference.
It sounds like you moved just to the side of the crowd and found them anyway, which is outstanding. I love that. Great work.
If you hadn’t done that then you would’ve been stuck with Snag City. So, in the future, if you take time to make a planning post and let us know what tackle you want to fish with, myself or someone else can dial you in so you don’t have to learn after the trip.
On the bright side, at least you did post a report so now you know. That guide has those small details in it that make the difference.
I haven’t been to the Long Rocks in a minute and don’t plan to, but I am stoked you went out there and caught ’em.
Great report, thanks for posting!
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Gonna have to pack some extra Alp and cold water.
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I’ve got a faulty MAP sensor or ECM on the Tracker that would make that a risky gambit. I am testing/researching it now to see if there’s a way around. I would’ve gone to Boat Stuf and bought a new one but THEY’RE CLOSED!!! AARRGGHHH!!! lol
So GnarTooth it is. Or maybe just take GnarTooth to Venice lol
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I hear ya.
Also, great first report! Hopefully there’s more to come!
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That really depends on what part you’re trying to go to. The Biloxi Marsh is roughly 25 miles tall, north to south.
If I were you, I would make a new post asking this question. That’s because most people who frequent this board have already seen this report and assume your comment is related to the post, without seeing it. But, if you make a new post, you’ll get fresh eyeballs on it and better feedback.
