ShooterMcGrabbin
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And always medium heavy. With braid you feel everything.
SOMETIMES I’ll use a half Oz over there but I hate losing expensive jigheads. You can get a pack of 16 1oz. For $5 at Walmart.
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Welcome back.
I recommend hitting the courses at night little by little, especially IF101. Some of it I suspect you already know, but as you go along you’re gonna pick up what makes these fish & fishery tick.
I don’t really fish that side too often as I’ve always considered that more of a redfish haven so I’m interested to see it from a locals perspective if the trout stack up out there.
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“Pretty much non stop action for the next hour. Bite died. “
yeah, a crew boat ran it TF over. Prior to that it was red hot with headshaking Venice hammers.
We used the soft plastic arsenal today:
-HDS
-heavy jig
-cork
-double rig
I think the cork was most effective, followed by heavy jig/double rig. We picked up fish on the HDS but not as many as I had imagined.
I think as it gets colder that will change.
Epic day. Venice is work, but rewarding.
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This was the last public comment before the vote. It was worth sharing and really nailed the message.
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I’m so glad I’m not in BR right now. I would not be able to contain my rage.
They are stripmining our ecosystem and lean on the LGL study that was funded by the same interests whose goals are to take more and more.
I am old enough to remember the gillnetting industry trying to whitewash their impact by saying its people’s way of life in Alabama.
Since they were outlawed, the redfish population has rebounded since I was a kid. The aquaculture industry is growing, not shrinking. My uncle sells his oysters for $2/PC. They can always pivot and make money. They don’t want to, no matter the impact.
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They 👏 don’t 👏 abide 👏by 👏the 👏law 👏today 👏so 👏who 👏gives 👏a 👏fuck 👏what 👏the 👏buffer 👏zone 👏is?
Go ahead. Fact check me. They don’t give AF about what the law is. They turn off their AIS purposely. Go to this site, scroll to the bottom of the page. You will not find an AIS reporting recently. They will say government shutdown, but they NEVER report. I have been next to them 3 times this summer and they were not broadcasting. They are a criminal organization and I have the logs. LDWF does not give AF. The most recent Landry appointee was installed to BROADEN not restrict this industry which is why he is bringing the buffer reduction.
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ShooterMcGrabbin
MemberOctober 21, 2025 at 7:01 pm in reply to: 10/21/25 Trestles, Seabrook, Lake PonchartrainTough day.
Once I knew the trolling motor was out I would’ve B-lined to where Chef meets the Lake and started on a drift. Same could be done at Treasure Island point as there is a massive hole there.
You need that moving water for a good bite.
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If its on your boat it’s self reported. You just need to provide proof of boat registration, title, or other ownership documents.
If it was on another boat, the captain will have to sign off on a CG-719S.
Are you gonna start chartering or just want to level up your license?
Heres a format you could use to submit your time on your own vessel:
U.S. Coast Guard Small Vessel Sea Service Form (Self-Reported)
Applicant Name: ___________________________________
Date of Birth: ____________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
Phone / Email: ____________________________________
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Vessel Information
Field Details
Vessel Name __________________________________
Vessel Registration / Documentation # __________________________________
Vessel Type (e.g., Power, Sail) __________________________________
Hull Material __________________________________
Propulsion (e.g., Outboard, Diesel, Sail) __________________________________
Length Overall (LOA) ______ ft
Gross Tons (if known) ______ GT (if unknown, leave blank)
Owner’s Name __________________________________
Applicant’s Relationship to Owner □ Self □ Family □ Friend □ Other __________
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Service Record
From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY) Total Days Operated Waters Operated (e.g., Inland, Near Coastal) Duties Performed (check all that apply)
□ Operated Vessel □ Maintenance □ Navigation □ Lookout □ Crew Duties □ Other __________
□ Operated Vessel □ Maintenance □ Navigation □ Lookout □ Crew Duties □ Other __________
(Attach additional sheets if needed.)
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Total Time Summary
Type of Water Total Days of Service
Inland __________ days
Near Coastal __________ days
Great Lakes __________ days
Total Days __________ days
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Certification
I certify that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements may result in the denial or revocation of my license.
Applicant Signature: ___________________________
Date: ______________________
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Vessel Owner Verification (if not applicant)
I hereby verify that the applicant served aboard my vessel as described above.
Owner Name: ___________________________________
Signature: ___________________________
Date: ______________________
Phone / Email: ___________________________________
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Notary (Recommended but Optional for Self-Owned Vessel)
State of ___________________
County of __________________
Subscribed and sworn before me this _____ day of ___________, 20.
Notary Public: ___________________________
My Commission Expires: ___________________
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An an extremely drunk Cocodrie local who I sat next to on a flight gave me these spots to check out. I figure since those are your waters you can try them out before I can.
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Thank him for me. I couldn’t be there but he said it much better than I would’ve.
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They say hope floats so I needed backup.
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ShooterMcGrabbin
MemberOctober 22, 2025 at 10:06 am in reply to: 3 Reasons Venice is the best place to fish for Fall/Winter 2025/2026¡Con dios!
And bring us back some chincorros and cocuy!
