[Jonathan]

Thank yall. I am doing some pre planing planning. It looks like Bayou Caddy doesnt have any bait (for the kids of course…). Hard to tell if they have restrooms. Is the building at the end public restrooms? Pass Christian looks like it may be the most convenient as far as bait and facilities. Coming from Baton Rouge it only looks to be about 15 min further than Bayou Caddy.

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[Jonathan]

We will be out as well just to get some time on the water. Going a little later due to the a.m. rains. We will probably hit Borgne rigs and the east shoreline. Everything looks dirty, winds seem to pick up every time I look at them, and a slow tide at 0.3′.

[Jonathan]

Thats some pretty high wind. Maybe try fishing of the side of the road.

[Jonathan]

You have a lot of rigs and open water spots. With the winds I would avoid those and look for spots on the backside of the islands around the bay. Last time we went a few weeks ago the wind was about the same maybe 15-20 and the kids had a hard time standing on the deck in open water spots. Be ready to make a lot of moves to find decent water. Dont stay at one spot too long, esp if the water is dirty and no action. Keep the rigs on your plan, but I would look to add a lot of spots on the leeward side of the islands.

[Jonathan]

Looks like a convenient way to do it. I like the idea of being able to search and filter. I would add water temp to the parameters.

[Jonathan]

Great report and story.

[Jonathan]

Thanks, guys. Report coming soon.

[Jonathan]

Thats awesome. Congratulations to yall and best of luck. I havent tried them yet, but I will definitely give them a shot.

[Jonathan]

I have been enjoying all of the episodes. Havent made it through the latest yet.

A little constructive criticism (as a consumer; I have no experience making or uploading videos or podcasts), maybe look into some better microphones.

[Jonathan]

This popped up on my FB. Very glad to see it available other places. Followed on FB and subscribed on YT. Look forward to more episodes.

[Jonathan]

Thank you. I was completely unaware of the automatic gate. Also, I wasnt aware of the flares being required in MS. I do have a few though.

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[Jonathan]

Yep, Between the guide catch and the LWF Biologist taking creel numbers at the dock saying no one else was catching it eased the pain. But, I still have a lot to learn and am picking up stuff on most of my trips out. Little by little, better with ever trip.

[Jonathan]

Thanks for the reply. I was curious how you did on the roadside. I wanted to try it but kids wanted to stay on the boat, so I lost that battle (I didnt put up much of a fight).

The only cleanish water I found was behind the island between Grand Terre and Four Bayous, not sure of the name.

[Jonathan]

Yep, Booking months in advance is a crap shoot for fishing. This was the second time that the trip has been rescheduled due to weather. It was a present for a buddies son. Better luck on the third one, I hope.

This was a big part of my decision when I bought my boat. People told me to just book charters when I wanted to go. That is hard to do. Good charters are booked months in advanced and my schedule changes so much and many of my trips are last minute. Plus its not always about filling the box. Sometimes its just nice to get away and take a boat ride.

[Jonathan]

“You definitely want to get this unf*cked. My nightmare is the hydraulic steering failing at speed and flipping the ram over like maybe what happened in this video or this one.”

New fear unlocked.

Ive been on the water when an unnoticed slow leak turned into very weak steering. I was greatful to make it back to the ramp.