[LA_Fiddler]

Whats the data source on that photo?

[LA_Fiddler]

Look at that! I’m going to find a way out there in the next 3 days and let yall know what I see. Hopefully this is the case!!!

We had a lot of grass in the marshes last year but it was really tucked out of the big water.

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[LA_Fiddler]

A butt whooping with a great angler is probably even better than whacking them. I learned a ton, thanks cliff!

Winter flats fishing is something I have never done and it is really addicting. Feeling that big *THUMP* after a long pause is unforgettable.

[LA_Fiddler]

I’m interested! thanks for setting it up

[LA_Fiddler]

not my report, but a close buddy. they caught 100 trout to keep 7 yesterday in de cade.

[LA_Fiddler]

When the kids and family are on the boat and we’re posted up in one spot and whacking the fish, We’ll play music but nothing too loud. Small bluetooth speaker. Also when we’re running. But if I’m solo and really hunting, no music.

[LA_Fiddler]

I may run out there this Friday. A couple weeks ago I heard they were near, but not there yet.

[LA_Fiddler]

excellent! Thanks for the report

[LA_Fiddler]

well done!

[LA_Fiddler]

With the water that clean, you must have been disgusted! Your experience matches mine.

Two weeks ago I put Grand Isle on my report but i was really up north https://www.lafbelite.com/forums/discussion/grand-isle-10-12-and-10-13/

I was likewise baffled at the lack of shrimp, birds, and thus specks. Mullet everywhere and the few trout were deep (but nice sized)

They should be in little lake and north by now. I just haven’t seen it happen yet. I did see one good report from 3 bayou bay this week.

My theory is the freeze was really bad in Barataria, and we haven’t gotten a hard north wind to pull shrimp out of the marsh. Wednesday and Thursday next week looks like the first big north wind, so I’m hoping that gets it started.

[LA_Fiddler]

Welcome! Good luck taking the grandkids out – Kids having success is the best feeling.

[LA_Fiddler]

Scanning rigs and rock jetties is how I use mine for the most part, and I’ve had success. I’m still old school so im scared to get close and scan rigs I’m about to fish out of fear of spooking trout.

It is also really good for scanning for shell bottoms. Drive over mud then drive over oyster reef and the difference is really clear.

I find you have to get closer than you think to the structure to get a good picture. Also keep a consistent slow speed and avoid turns. I don’t loop around a rig so much as I make straight passes next to it.

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[LA_Fiddler]

Those little boogers have my heart ❤️

[LA_Fiddler]

gotcha – thanks for sharing!

[LA_Fiddler]

I also drop a pin on every deep hole I find, then try to work them off the list to see if they hold fish from time to time.