[cliffhall]

Putting this as a little notation so I can respond to this in more detail. I used to fish that area quite a bit. I’m not sure they are as thick in there as they used to be but I can at least point you in some directions that might be helpful.

Edit: I’m an idiot. Just seeing that you’ve already done the trip. I’ll still send some ideas in case you ever want to try it again.

• This reply was modified 1 month ago by  cliffhall.

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Sounds like its time to rig up my skiff to be able to dry launch lol

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Mid to late september around the MRGO. Could show up a little earlier than that on lake p grass flats

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I don’t track the pearl nearly as much as I should, but it looks low, no?

Could be worth getting into some of the deeper holes looking for trout.

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The BS King strikes again. Well done!

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You are an absolute menace to those speckled creatures. I love how you are not afraid to try any and everywhere.

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Well done, as usual. Guiding and catching at the same time is no easy task lol

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My angst has built up to almost intolerable levels all summer in anticipation of Fall fishing and this post is certainly not helping. Great job on turning a teaching trip into a fun catching trip as well!

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Ive done this in ponds with drains as well. For instance, if you have a big pond that drains out through a bayou, sometimes wind blowing the water out towards that bayou will counter act a rising tide. That and it helps to know what has happened the days leading up to the trip. If you have had a big wind keeping the water from falling for a couple of days then even a dip in wind speed can trigger a fall. This happened quite a few times this year in March and April

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Put Lake Catherine on your radar as well

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It doesn’t get more legendary than that!

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What gage do you follow for out there? I’m still saving up free days for the fall but someone could try and recreate this: https://youtu.be/o3HwCBcMoo4

• This reply was modified 1 month, 3 weeks ago by  cliffhall.

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My thoughts as well. Plus sensitivity. I think it’s helpful to have direct contact with your bait which is better with a HDS

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If this is from who I think it is, and I am pretty sure it is, then go ahead and take it as gospel. You wont get better intel then this right here.

• This reply was modified 2 months, 1 week ago by  cliffhall.

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Oh wow, of course I remember you. I couldn’t tell from your profile pick on mobile. Last week I was driving past Cathy and saw a ton of jacks crushing on the south western end.

I’m by no means an expert on jacks but my fly fishing buddies like to troll in from very far out and try to intersect them. It’s a bit of a guessing game where they will end up but it helps when you can pin them against the shore line.