johnawill
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Dude, same thing happened to me in the jump 10/28, lol. I stopped in the jump for maybe a total of 20mins and about 50 boats flew past me. Venice is wild haha.
Awesome trip and report. Thank you!
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I definitely have some advice for you after just getting back from my 10/28 trip. Got to post my report first then ill revert back with some advice.
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For starters, welcome to the forum! You’ll find it’s truly second to none. Lots of great, like minded people.
Very very much appreciate the advice. Thank you!
I had a lot of success in Delacroix about a year or so ago fishing the ledges in Lake John. Ironically I was taking a hard look at the a flat in PaL, but at the outlet of it by the “Devon Energy Facility”. I scrapped it because figured it would be too rough and it supper sketchy. Pictures below. The first image is from 1998 and the other is from 2023. Yeah, I’m not doing that, lol.
I wont lie to you and tell you that I’m not worried about the sand bars and oil field trash, because I’m actually terrified of both! Trust me, I’ll be moving with a purpose, but also with heavy caution.
Anyway, I will definitely be incorporating your advise into my plan. Thank you you again! Looking forward possibly giving you some great advice one day, and who knows maybe even fish together.
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Thank you sir!
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I went through route below without any issues 10/28.
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No worries at all, your intel was excellent! Thank you again for it. Those are great spots to fish if you have winds screaming in from either the North of South and you need a little protection. We just couldn’t find them there that’s all.
We truly had a blast though! I’m itching to get back down there for sure. Thank you.
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Thank you Boyce!
It was definitely fun exploring a new area of Venice.
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Yeah, the winds look brutal Nov 2-3. Day 1 screaming from SSE at 6AM, switching to WSW to W then to NW and then WNW all day on day 2. Of course this all could change by then. As mentioned by Captain Devin, I second the idea of looking at Pass A Loutre and maybe even Blind Bay if you’re feeling froggy. Should be pretty protected in both of those areas for both days, just if do go to Blind Bay I wouldn’t venture to far out.
I took the bayou in the picture below to get to BB 10/28 and it ranged from 10′ to 12′ for most of the way, so it’s a good route. If you do go down that bayou make sure you stop at that pond and check it out. The rest of my BB plan is in my Venice planning post if you want to go take a look at it.
Good luck and hope you have a great trip!
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No sir, I didn’t see anyone from Wild Life back there. We didn’t give it much of a chance, we kind of just trolled through it.
BTW, I didn’t forget about your post. Just taking care of a few things really quick.
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It takes me a minute to write my report. Had to take care of a few things first but getting it will be posted sometime today. Thank you.
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Apologies, I could have sworn I pressed reply to you when I did reply. If you see this, please see my reply below.
Also, I did go to Venice today (10/28/25) and had an awesome day! Going to post full report tomorrow.
Again, thank you for the advice.
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Oh wow, thank you for this!
I have been scouring the Internet for up to date imagery of Venice.
I had a feeling the water in the bay was going to be a train wreck, especially with this cool front moving through over the weekend. As taught though, the fish still have to eat and if needed I can always adjust accordingly.
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Thank you very much for the KML file tracks!
I do remember your post about this trip and how it got, I quote “shallow enough to make you chickened out” going the rest of the way through Redfish bay. Totally get it. There has to be a way through it though! I think its closer inland. Unfortunately since I’ll be on a time line I won’t be trying to break that enigma during this trip. I have been taking a look at it though.
Also, I wouldn’t be on this level without this forum and the rest of the Eliters. So huge thanks to you and the rest of the guys on this forum!
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He hasn’t confirmed it yet but I believe my normal fishing buddy is going to tag along.
For reaching out I have two cell phones, one ATT&T, the other Verizon, and a Garmin in-reach mini. I do not have a VFH radio but will be looking to purchase one this weekend before heading down there. I also send those pictures I posted to multiple people in my family and let them know my plan as well. My buddy does the same on his side.
“Roseau Canes”
Yeah I’m expecting to catch a few snags here and there, lol. I’m ready for it. I read an old article about how this guide’s customers were losing fish in the stubble because the tackle was too light or they just didn’t know how to handle it. All he did was put heavier pound braid and leader line on, lol.
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Man I’m such a chicken when it comes to Thunderstorms lol, but I agree, if its just scattered thunderstorms and I can get out of their way then its not being a deal breaker.
I actually want to do what your doing and stay the night but I have to get back to the kiddos. So I’ll be shot gunning energy drinks before I drive home.
I do however want to extend my invite to you if you would like to tag along. You’re more than welcome to hop in my boat.
