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  • Barnabas

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    March 4, 2026 at 6:43 pm in reply to: 3-2-26 Last Fishing Trip

    Devin,

    I definitely know your pain. The same thing happened to me when I was close to your age over 20 years ago. I was bending over to pick up a minnow out of the live well when I fell to my knees with pain in my lower back like something snapped. I was put on muscle relaxers and PT, but I got through it and thank God it has never happened again! Maybe a little PTSD as to why I don’t like to fish with live bait anymore. Great post and never give up is the lesson!

  • Barnabas

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    February 18, 2026 at 10:08 am in reply to: 2-19-2026 Fishing Plan

    Thank you Capt. Devin and Cloud9. I haven’t been out since December because the water has been so low. Redfish action was pretty good in Robinson canal near the grocery store you mentioned. That canal is 24 feet deep in some places. Cloud9, I have fished Madison Bay and have done well on the south side of it over some oyster reefs. I haven’t tried the central part or northern end too much. The Placid Canal lock is closed right now for levy work. I use that canal to get to Madison Bay as it is only about a 5-minute run. With it closed I have to go all the way around through Bush canal near Boudreaux canal and that is a run for me. I will let you guys know how I do tomorrow and Friday. Tight lines gentlemen!

  • Barnabas

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    November 13, 2025 at 10:24 am in reply to: Cocodrie 11/17-11/18

    Hi chipredfish3030, you may want to try some oyster reefs further in as well since you will be several days into a warming trend. The sun forecast is high, and I have been getting reports that the trout are well inside where Falgout Canal pours out into Lake Decade. This is similar to your plan and should work well as Falgout Canal is east and north of you. One specific report I got was that you had to use extra weight to get the bait to the bottom because the white trout were tearing it up before getting to the specks. I hope this helps the community.

  • Barnabas

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    August 10, 2025 at 4:30 pm in reply to: Hurricane season might do its thing…

    Praying whatever develops goes out to sea! #nostorms2025

  • Barnabas

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    January 5, 2025 at 11:19 am in reply to: 1/4/25 Lake P, not the Trestles (Take 3)

    Great post! The information shared is perfect without giving away the pinpoint location. This is how all posts should be.

  • Barnabas

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    September 22, 2025 at 6:21 pm in reply to: Shoreline North Lake Barre

    Yes. The launch at Bush Canal has been completely redone by the Parish. It is a twin launch with nice docks and parking. There are 3 port-a-potties and even a fishing dock next to the docks for no boats only shore fishermen. I have used it but the old launch at what is left of Sportsman’s Paradise is operational and I use it when I need to pick up my boat from my boat lift. I have seen the Wildlife and Fisheries at the Sportsman boat launch too. They frequent the Coco-marina launch and occasionally the launch at Bush canal. My boat lift is next to a humble motorhome on a cement slab bayou side but it does the trick nicely. The tides should be very nice and cooperative this weekend. I expect to see more boats on the water. Best of luck fishing timbofishn.

  • Barnabas

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    May 3, 2025 at 7:48 pm in reply to: 4-28-25 Trout Transition

    Great point. I think after reading Daniel’s reply that it has to do with the weather and temps. I was just curious if anyone was experiencing the same and it appears so.

  • Barnabas

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    May 3, 2025 at 7:45 pm in reply to: 4-28-25 Trout Transition

    That’s how it was for me to Daniel. A strong wave and then nothing until another wave came in. I tried moving around only to go back to my original spot to find the bite back on and in waves. I will be heading out again tomorrow with family members in from Texas that want me to take them fishing and will report if the bite pattern is the same.

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