[Jonathan]

Thank you for the report. Good to see trout are still out there and starting to be caught. Seems like it was only reds for a spell after the freeze. Hopefully more will subscribe to the catch and release or only take what you need philosophy for a while.

[Jonathan]

How often do the flood gates close? Is this something to consider that happens periodically?

[Jonathan]

Thank you for the report.

[Jonathan]

Thats a nice table full. We fished Grand Isle a few times over the past summer but werent able to get out on the outside due to weather each and every time. That sounds like such a great trip. Hopefully this summer I can get out. Also in a 24′ bay boat.

[Jonathan]

Welcome. Thats a fairly good location to be in.

[Jonathan]

Welcome. Im right outside of Zachary in the Central/Pride area.

[Jonathan]

I need to have the bunk supports replaced on my trailer and I am dreading that for this reason. That and I am a little uneasy about having the boat fork-lifted off the trailer. I need to do it soon before it starts to warm back up though.

[Jonathan]

Thank you. I havent tried it yet but it is on the list.

[Jonathan]

I use the hose port at the base of the power head. I thought that was the preferred method…? I dont run it on that but I use that flush it after every trip. What is the difference on one vs the other?

[Jonathan]

Last outing the starting/house batteries started acting funny. They had a little age on them, so 2 new batteries. On the way home from that trip a bearing went bad and took out the axle. That turned into two new axles, hubs, springs and all the hardware.

[Jonathan]

I have had that thought as well when the trolling motor kicks up mud or starts sucking air. Power poles work great for this kind of fishing. But having only one power pole puts you at the mercy of the tide and wind direction, so it takes a little thought on boat position. You could try a spud pole or a cajun anchor to see if that makes a difference as far as bite ratio. That would test the theory without a whole lot of investment.

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[Jonathan]

On weekends like this where it may or may not rain, I will make a plan according to the forecasted wind. I’ll keep an eye on the weather everyday before and call the trip off last minute if needed. I have woke up the morning of a trip to check weather and go back to bed if it doesnt play out. On the other hand, I have called off trips because of forecasted weather only to find out that the weather never came and I should have went.

[Jonathan]

I have listened to the Speckled Truth. Like mentioned it not much focus on Louisiana but it is all about trout. I haven’t found much else.

[Jonathan]

Im coming out of Baton Rouge and limited time to be on the water tomorrow. Would love a trip to Venice but tomorrow wont be that trip. Rigolets/Borgne/Lake Catherine is the closest trip for me and I am bound and determined to learn that area. Good luck to whoever else goes this weekend.

[Jonathan]

Im glad you mentioned that. On GED it doesnt look very big for the press that it gets.