This and That 9/21/17.

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Redfishlaw

FISH CATCHING TRAVEL

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On The Road Again

It is 6:00 am Monday and I am packing up to hit the road.  The Boss has some plans this week so I spent a lot of time researching just where I might fish this week.  After looking at plenty of places, fresh and salt, Grand Isle, Louisiana it is.  The plan is to fish 3 full days, and maybe some on the 4th day, before I hit the road.  I am unsure what, or if, there is any wireless where I am headed, but of course I will have the stuff with me and if I can get a few posts up this week I will.

I had not thought about Grand Isle until there was some pics from my friend Jimmie Rose and it got me thinking so I checked the facebook page of Bridgeside Marina and low and behold there was Buggy, the owner, with some great trout.  And of course the bulls are gathering at the pass so there will be plenty of fishing this week.  Hard not to get excited about Grand Isle.  It has been awhile since I have made a trip like this and it feels good to be back in action.

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I had only watched the Texas fishing show once and it finally dawned on me that one of the hosts was Rick Murphy, who was a well respected guide in Florida.  It just took me aback a little.  Figured he was a Florida guy for the long haul.  Wonder how he compares the fishing between the two?

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Got this report from Richard on his couple of days in POC this week.

Fished POC Monday-Wednesday of this week.
Found lots of mullet on southshore . We fished the opening to Army Hole and caught some undersized reds. Action was from about 2:30-3:30pm. Had live shrimp, dead shrimp and cut mullet. All worked equally well.
Tuesday fished Barroom bay and caught 22″ red and 20″ drum. Nothing else.
Fished around Bayous with no luck and tried Oilfield#1 with undersized caught. Went to ICW near concrete and caught about 20 Mangrove Snapper which we fillet and fried for supper. tasty!
Wednesday tried Barroom Bay, Big Bayou with no results. Went back to Oil Field 1 and caught 26″ red, lots of croaker and sand trout. Finished the day tired but happy.
Saw a couple guys at Speedy Stop one morning and they said they found the reds on South shore line and were going back to get more the next day. They were not specific, but I can imagine that any of the drains on south shore line could be holding keeper reds.

First the mangrove snapper thing on concrete is actually a really good way to catch a tasty fish fry.  I have only done it a couple of times but it works everytime on the seawalls around POC.  And speaking of the drains that is why we went all the way down like we did the other day.  Those reds are going to show, and it will be soon, and that is exactly where I will be looking for them.  And you caught a fry and had a great time, which I believe is the whole idea.  Thanks for the report, comment anytime.

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So with a 9 hour drive I will be hitting the road and should get there by 6pm for a little Cowboys football and a good nights sleep.  Then the only big decision is the bay for trout or the marsh for redfish.  One thing about Grand Isle, a slow trip is still a good trip, and if it is good it can be crazy.  So wish me well, keep stopping in, and thanks for reading my stuff.

Good Luck and Tight Lines

About Redfishlaw

I am a retired attorney who just loves to fish. I was a freshwater guide for about 20 years and now have moved to the salt. I am not the greatest fisherman, but I am committed. So if you love fishing, and want to learn what little I have to offer, stop by anytime.
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