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Oh look, Mr. Idontlikeprojects working on projects…

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The fish wilth be slayieth upon thine vessel.

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I want a signed and personalized first edition.

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You had a solid plan and good guidance for next go around. We’ll fish Venice this summer for tarpon and TT so you’ll be down there before November.

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Hey Corey,

I know what you mean. I grew up inshore fishing coastal Alabama and Louisiana is a whole other world when I moved here 13 years ago. I love Lake Catherine/Rigolets and if you’re gonna learn one fishery my biased opinion is you started at the right spot. This spring and summer I would check out Lake Borgne/Biloxi Marsh area with your newly acquired knowledge earned here. Plenty to explore and highly productive fishery.

Welcome!

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Good job paying off everything.

I would focus your efforts on the east side of the river. As LWF stated, the west side of the river seems to be more impacted.

Areas I’ve seen good reports at are Delacroix, Lake P bridges, MRGO, Hopedale. Personally I would look for areas next to deeper bodies of water.

Hopefully we’ll see fish return to the Barataria/Terrebone/Timbalier basins as they are my favorite going into spring/summer.

I still see limits being posted and that Express can cover some water so use this as an excuse to do some exploring in areas you don’t typically fish.

Good luck!

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I’ll allow it.

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You are definitely in the right place. I have a couple buddies that are lethal in a kayak. Its a great way to really learn an area in depth as range is usually a factor.

I use one on vacation every year and there’s nothing better than being towed around by a red.

Take the courses.

Fish the conditions.

Keep a log.

One of the things I did when I fish started out was draw the contours of where I was fishing in a notebook and note where I caught fish, and where I was in relation to the fish/wind/tide.

Some days are gonna be tough and others are gonna remind you this is a world class fishery.

Ps. – Bayou Sauvage has some big gators. I got stalked by one and had to bop it on the head with my paddle right after this video

https://photos.app.goo.gl/H1x6vw8c9hgmibhQ7

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I think Devin said atleast 2 years. It sucks because this summer/fall was so good it was really lining up to be a record year. I think the lake is still gonna be producing but I’d be surprised to see the marshes come back to where they were in the fall anytime soon.

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Man this report gives me some hope. Good on ya C&R.

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THE FRANK DAVIS FISHING MAP

OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA

All the hotspots and primary fishing areas for both saltwater and freshwater sportsmen.

Compliments of WWL-TV and WWL Newsradio 87.

May not be reproduced without the written permission of WWL-TV and WWL Newsradio 87.

THE RED SHADED areas are the primary fishing spots of Southeast Louisiana and are recommended by Frank Davis for consistent catches of Louisiana’s saltwater and freshwater fish. Inland rivers and lagoons are fresh to brackish water. Those fronting on the Gulf of Mexico affected by tidal influence are saltwater, with parts per thousand ranging from 1.6 on the inside western and northern edges of Lake Pontchartrain to 18.0 along the Gulf. It is recommended that fishermen try the shaded areas first when planning trips for both saltwater and freshwater fish, since these are the ones Frank has found to be consistent over the past 35 years

THE LARGE PURPLE DOTS on the map are major access points leading to the primary fishing spots.

Virtually every one has at least a back-down boat ramp (if not a hoist and full service marina).

THE PURPLE LINES indicate the most popular navigation routes leading to the recommended fishing areas. But since many of them also contain excellent estuarine habitat it is recommended that you also try fishing the purple navigation routes as well as the red shaded fishing areas. When in-land, these rivers, streams, canals, and bayous are good for freshwater fishing. When fronting on the Gulf of Mexico or directly influenced by tidal flow they are excellent not only for fishing but for crabbing and shrimping as well.

NOTE: The Lake Pontchartrain Sanctuary, as well as all of Lake Maurepas, is closed to shrimp

trawling.

THE GREEN SQUARES AND RECTANGLES are those spots listed as ‘Frank’s Favorite Hotspots.

Over the past 35 years, he has consistently caught more fish in these areas than at any others across

Southeast Louisiana. These are also the most common fishing spots Frank refers to weekly on Channel 4’s Eyewitness News and on WWL Newsradio 87.

THE SOLID BLUE LINE at the bottom of the map separates the offshore fishing areas of Grand Isle and West Della Blocks Because of their popularity, the Freeport Sulphur Rig (five miles oft Grand iste), Grand Isle B lock 43AA and West Delta Blocks 41,69, 70, 71, 72,73. 96,95, 34,93, and 92 are also delineated, as are the Sandy Point Rigs. East of the Mississippi River in Breton Sound, the Breton Inshore Rigs nave been marked.

Looks like it came free with an order at Popeyes! Also peep the commenter on this video 🤣

https://youtu.be/MTsh2c1J7SA?si=WuPBmUy0RuzM6d7L

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Halfway through this book when I see this jewel.

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Best Devin conspiracy I’ve seen yet.

Btw, should come as no surprise Douglas is a bowfishing charter guide.

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Oh my bad dog.

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I typically keep an ice bag just to keep my live well cooled down during the summer. Throw a handful in every other stop and you’re good.