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Gulf Grouper By CAM Staff

rystal LaFosse fishes a lot. She’s traveled to destination fisheries around the world. Everywhere she’s been has its own allure, but she said when it comes to catching fish, nowhere compares to Louisiana’s Gulf Coast. What would you expect to hear from a Louisiana girl? Cajun Tackle in Lake Charles, La. is the family business, which Crystal operates with her brother and her parents. She is the founder and director of the Salty Catch Fishing Rodeo in Lake Charles and director of the Tuna & Swordfish Challenge at Hurricane Hole in Grand Isle, La. Even with so much fishing in her work life, she relishes the opportunity to launch out of Lake Charles with family, friends and her 6-year-old son Cardyn. Despite the excellent inshore opportunities nearby in the maze of waterways and Calcasieu Lake, Crystal’s favorite destination is well over 100 miles out in the Gulf in grouper water. West Louisiana doesn’t enjoy the same proximity to deep water as destinations to the east. With runs inside 50 miles out of Venice or Grand Isle, anglers flock to the deep-water rigs and rock bottom where the edge of the Continental Shelf provides dramatic depth changes. Out of Lake Charles, it’s a 110- to 130-mile run to reach the 200-foot depths and prime grouper territory. However, those willing to make longer runs will find bottom that hasn’t already been picked clean by other anglers. “Most people don’t come here to target grouper because the run offshore is so far,” Crystal said, “but that also makes it good because the area is not over-fished.” Yellowedge, gag, and strawberry grouper are some of Crystal’s personal favorites, but she said it’s always fun when the rod tip bends over and you really don’t know what you’re bringing up. Regardless of the species, grouper are some of the best eating fish in the sea, and loading the box with delicious fish is half the fun. “There’s nothing better than cranking in a huge Warsaw grouper. That’s just the best!” she said. The challenge of strapping on a harness and battling a big Warsaw is enough to test anyone’s strength and endurance. Reeling up a 200-plus-pounder is on Crystal’s to-do list. “Typically the big grouper hang on the up-current side of the rigs in 200 to 250 feet of water,” Crystal said. “Bottom fishing, you’re looking for rock or reef formations, drop offs and drastic water depth changes. Usually anything over 200 feet is good grouper territory.” For Crystal, “anything over 200 feet” is sometimes 500 feet or deeper, when you never know what’s going to come up on the end of the line. Her rigs account for the dark waters at these depths with lights that mimic the bioluminescence of squid and attract grouper. “There are several ways to deep drop, and grouper rigs can be made with one to five hooks, ” she said. “Typically when you’re targeting a big warsaw, it’s with an 18/0 or 20/0 circle hook rig with glowing lights, a 3- to 5-pound weight and live bait around the oil rigs. I make my own three-hook rigs using 8/0 or 10/0 circle hooks, glow in the dark squid, lights, and topped with dead squid bait… You can use the 3-5 hook rigs around structure or just bottom fishing on rock piles. “The glow squid are from Offshore Angler, Fathom Offshore, and many other brands. The LED deep-drop lights range in colors of blue,

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red, green or disco, and there are many different brands from Offshore Angler or Lindgren-Pitman, which we have a selection of at Cajun Tackle,” she continued. “These lights and glow squid attract the grouper in the deep dark water. The squid are put on just above the hook, so when you add your bait it’s glowing right above it. The light is added about a foot above the rig and attached with a snap swivel or rubber band.” As much as anything, heading offshore is an opportunity to explore. Crystal said she and her friends all have the same standard coordinates marked on their electronics, but everyone has their favorites, and she’s had a few trips when they ran up on new bottom that turned out to be great. “We have spent time seeking out new numbers to mark, and that just keeps it interesting,” she said. “Keeping the depthfinder on while running from spot to spot, paying attention to any changes in depth and bottom, you can really find some good spots. The ocean is such a wonderful place, and there are so many new things to explore. I think that’s what keeps me coming back. Every trip is different and special in its own way.” When she’s not fishing, Crystal LaFosse can be found working the shop at Cajun Tackle in Lake Charles, La. After a successful second-annual Salty Catch Fishing Rodeo in July, the Tuna & Swordfish Challenge is coming up Sept. 28-Oct. 1 at Hurricane Hole Resort and Marina in Grand Isle. Follow Crystal’s adventures on Instagram @crystallafosse.

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Mountain Lakes Are Calling

By Nick Carter eering into clear-green water from the casting deck, frantic movement is the first thing to catch your eye. As a morning fog evaporates, rolling mountains rise up all around and the sun breaks through to reveal small groups of blueback herring. They dart back and forth, skittering near the surface to evade or confuse predators below. Then it happens. It starts with a few scattered topwater hits and intensifies. By the time you look up from impaling the nose of a blueback from the bait tank, there is an acre of water boiling. Big hybrid bass herd herring around the cove. The trolling motor whirrs to keep you in casting range. For the next few hours the action came in flurries, with multiple anglers battling through double and triple hook-ups whenever baits encountered a school of hungry hybrids. Some fish came on multiple downlines arrayed in rod holders. The most exciting takes

were on the pitch rods, lightweight rigs kept ready for surfacing fish. Either way, the key to drawing strikes was a lively bait, and this is the style of fishing you’ll experience with Big Ol’ Fish Guiding Service. They fish the gorgeous mountain lakes on both sides of the Georgia, North Carolina border. This trip was on Lake Chatuge, a 7,200-acre impoundment of the Hiawassee River that stretches 13 miles from Hayesville, N.C. south to Hiawassee, Ga. The lake is known for big spotted and hybrid bass. If you’ve never battled a hybrid approaching double digits on light tackle, it makes reeling in a 10-pound largemouth seem comparable to fighting a wet shoe. The same could be said for most of the species guides Shane Goebel and Darren Hughes pursue. Big Ol’ Fish concentrates on three lakes in the region and plans trips based on where the current bite is best. Southwest of Chatuge, Lake Nottely is a 4,200-acre impoundment of the Nottely River. Its primary draw is trophy striped bass. Stripers from 20 to 40 pounds show up regularly on this reservoir outside Blairsville, Ga. The elusive 50-plus-pounder is what everyone seeks, and very lucky anglers just might find it trolling bluebacks, big gizzard shad or trout. Those who prefer counting fish to weighing them will find fast action on Lake Hiwassee near Murphy, N.C. It is a 6,000-acre reservoir in the same drainage, which for some reason is spelled differently in North Carolina. Lake Hiwassee features breathtaking cliff formations and spectacular fishing for smallmouths that reach 6 pounds and larger, as well as big walleye and striper. Over a couple action-packed trips with Darren and Shane on their The Angler Magazine-wrapped Carolina Skiff, one couldn’t help ask why they don’t fish artificials when the bite gets so hot. Their answer, almost in unison, was: “Because we like catching lots of fish.” That sentiment is hard to argue with, but it’s worth noting that Darren owns Hughes General Store in Blairsville, the area’s primary purveyor of live baits. Rumor has it they make a mean biscuit. Big Ol’ Fish Guiding Service can be found online at bigolfish.com. Call them at 828-361-2021.

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Perfect storm, meet the perfect bib. Huk’s Next Level Bib is built to keep Mother Nature at bay. They start with a lightweight stretch 3-layer, waterproof 10,000mm/Breathable 5000g shell. It’s 100 percent waterproof and windproof, which keeps all the elements out while maintaining best-in-class breathability. All the seams are taped and zippers welded to keep them from leaking. Non-binding and high-stretch, the bib is exceptionally comfortable and gives the wearer a full range of motion. Zip side entry allows for easy on and off, and there’s a zip fly for… well, you know. Gear can be kept handy in a large waterproof tape-welded chest pocket or dual front-thigh bellowed cargo pockets. There’s an internal mesh chest pouch pocket for items you keep close to your heart. Articulated knees are reinforced for durability. Velcro side tabs attached to a rear belt system and boot hem zippers allow the wearer to completely customize the fit. Elastic Huk-branded shoulder straps also optimize comfort. With Huk’s Next Level Bib, there is no such thing as bad weather.

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If they’ll keep you comfortable in the Himalayas, they’ll keep you comfortable anywhere. Sherpa’s Nilgiris are the perfect soft-shell pant for any outdoor activity in cold conditions.

If there’s anyone who knows how to stay warm in bitter cold conditions, it’s waterfowlers, who view frigid temperatures as invitation to go out into the field. Heybo’s Delta Vest is designed to protect you from bitter winds on those cold-weather days. This classic-cut piece features Realtree Max 5 camo, a vertical zippered pocket on the left chest, and two lower zippered pockets. The Delta Vest is built to be worn in the field or as a casual piece. With a full zip front, the Delta Vest features 100 percent poly fleece to keep your core warm while allowing freedom of movement for your arms. Even in damp conditions, this moisture wicking garment will keep you warm. The Delta vest may have been designed for duck hunting, but any outdoorsman will appreciate the warmth and functionality of this versatile vest.

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The North Face’s DryVent 2.5L technology utilizes a polyurethane coating that is remarkably waterproof, breathable and durable to create a jacket for active pursuits where light weight and packability are essential. An inner layer finished with dry touch print helps raise the fabric from the skin for comfort and to enable quick transfer of vapor to the outside. The Venture 2 also packs up small into its own pocket. In short, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, this jacket is designed to be there to keep you dry and comfortable. A relaxed fit and adjustable hood provide a full range of motion as well as room for extra layers, hats or helmets. Pit-zip venting increases breathability. Hand pockets are covered and zippered to store gear safe and dry. Adjustable Velcro cuff tabs keep water from running down your arm while casting, and a hem cinch-cord stops wetness from coming in from below. With a durable yet breathable ripstop exterior, it is likely the wearer will never need to use The North Face’s legendary lifetime warranty.

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What’s It Like to Live in a Log Cabin?

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View time-lapsed video at www.blueridgelogcabins.net As an outdoor enthusiast, I’m naturally drawn to the aesthetic charm of log cabins. I have enjoyed numerous stays and vacations in log cabins over the years. Living in one on a long term or even potentially permanent basis is an intriguing thought for me. With that question in mind, I set out to speak with individuals who have taken that step, just to get their honest opinions, before I make the leap to a log cabin as my permanent residence. My first call was to Mark Alberghini, our Charlotte, North Carolina co-publisher. He and his family have been living in a log cabin for more than 20 years. According to Mark, returning to his cabin after a stressfilled day in the publishing business offers an immediate calming effect. He went on to say that living in a log cabin has left him less interested in vacations than at any other time in his life. His now-grown daughters tell him they are always pleased to return to the log cabin for holidays and family events, and that it seems to have created a deeper sense of tradition than many of their friends who live in conventional homes seem to experience.

I then contacted several Blue Ridge Log Cabin homeowners to see how they compared the experience of log cabin living to conventional homes. Jerry and Carol Clark, who recently moved into their Blue Ridge Log Cabin, said the experience of returning to their log home is much more enjoyable than that of their previous conventional homes. Blue Ridge Log Cabin owner and high school principle Charlie Burry informed us that, “As a high school principle, I value regular downtime away from the pressures of my job.” In that regard, Mr. Burry went on to say, “My wife and I greatly enjoy the peace and relaxation afforded by log-home living verses a conventional home.” Jim Austin, another Blue Ridge Log Cabin owner, commented, “several years ago we decided to change our lifestyle and head out of the hustle and bustle of city life and settle for the quiet and serene country life. We found the perfect wooded location in the foothills of the Appalachians, complete with a little stream running through it. These past five years have been fantastic. We couldn’t have picked a better location or company to build our home. We absolutely love the quietness of the woods in which deer and turkey abound. The sound of our little creek in the morning mist seems heaven sent. Perfect setting, perfect cabin. We love it and wouldn’t change cabin living for the world.” Throughout the numerous interviews that were conducted, the response was always the same. Those homeowners who had changed from a conventional home to a log cabin unanimously agreed, the feeling of contentment, relaxation and satisfaction with the log home was far superior to that of their conventional home. Had this little research project been a survey, it would have seemed artificially skewed. Rarely will you find 100 percent of your survey group in agreement on nearly any subject. In this inquiry, every single person, without exception, agreed that they would never trade log-home living for a conventional home. That’s what it’s like to live in a log cabin.

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NEW ORLEANS - GRAND ISLE - VENICE - LAKE PONCHARTRAIN Panfish action is also picking up steam. A cork and a tube jig (or Gulp crickets) thrown around the bigger Cypress trees is a fun way to spend the afternoon. In the midsection of the Basin, the reports are just about every tree has got fish. But anglers are known the stretch the truth a little.

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s summer continues, so do the rain storms. Rivers are going up and down more than your favorite roller coaster. Fishing reports are doing the same. One week the reports are great. The next week tides, rains, and winds keep the anglers home. Anglers should pick their days but take Mr. Weatherman’s forecast with a grain a salt.

Northshore

A recent round of rain has sent the rivers up along Lake Pontchartrain. Anglers continue to bring in good sacks but fishing has been tough due to high water. Schools of shad are beginning to migrate out of the rivers so shad patterns are great choices. Crankbaits and white colored spinnerbaits are good choices to start a trip. Topwaters like white frogs or poppers fill in the gaps. For muddy water, slow moving dark colored jigs are best. If, and it is a big if, the weather turns to sunny days and the rivers fall, try suspending jerkbaits around point and main river cover like laydowns and docks. During the summer heat, fish will suspend in deeper water and under anything that provides shade.

Basin

The Basin did fall below four feet at Morgan City but there is a small rise coming the next week or so of August. Many of the events out of the lower Basin has just about every angler/anglers weighing in a limit. I suspect the anglers that zero just throw back five fish and do not bother with the points or aggravation of weighing in a small sack. The best report for action is the lower marshes. From Bayou Black to the west, anglers report a ton of marsh bass are being caught. Frogs over grass, worms around points, or spinnerbaits around wood are popular themes in the reports.

Delacroix/Chef Pass

Since it has been several years since a hurricane has passed through the marshes of Louisiana, the bass fishing continues to improve. The Chef Pass area through Violet and all the way down to Delacroix, bass fishing has rebounded in a big way. Although many fish are small, 10-12 inch range, the numbers can make up for the lack of size. There are some nice fish mixed in with the small one, too. For area in the marsh, try silver bladed spinnerbaits to imitate shade. Delta Lure’s Thunder Jig in Houdini does a good job cover the shrimp colors. It also does double duty as a redfish bait, too. A Vudu shrimp is hard to beat, too. Anglers should fish the bigger lakes and ponds but check drains and runouts for the best action.

Venice

Just like the roller coaster, the reports go up and down for the area. If the tide is not right, anglers can struggle catching fish in Venice. However, the river should be below five feet on the New Orleans gauge by the end of August. This gives the bass a few less spots to hide. Delta Duck is the community hole. Other areas should be options as the river falls. Last year, Loomis and Southeast Pass were fertile grounds for bass fishermen. On the how to’s to fish Venice it should be simple. If the tide is falling hard, flip the canes. If the tide is rising, try the points in canals or entrances to ponds. The water usually moves in one direction when entering a pond. Anglers should fish the side where the water is moving out of the pond. For canals and ponds, a good option is weightless plastics fished slowly around isolated grass patches. Spinnerbaits and frogs are good depending on wind and cloudy cover.

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FISHING REPORT Grand Isle I

he month of September brings calmer winds and sometimes cooler water temps. During the month of September I’ll start hitting rigs close to the beaches around Elmer Island and Fourchon Beach. Plastics work well this time of year, but live bait is the best bet. Start looking for the Keith Meyers with Capt. Danny Wray birds in the open bays near the back side of Grand Isle. This has been called the transition month for trout and redfish from the beaches back to open bays and the marsh to the north of the island. Look for this later in the month. Capt Frank Dreher - Laid Back Charters Inshore and Coastal Fishing - Frank@LaidBackCharter,com 225-202-2584 - 225-756-2342

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FISHING REPORT Grand Isle II

eptember fishing in Grand Isle is usually a time of transition. Trout will be harder to find as they move up into the bays. To be more successful try fishing at a faster pace, if they aren’t at one spot pick up and move. If you want a thrill then concentrate on Bull Reds in the month of September. Anchor up and drop cut mullet, cracked crabs or live crabs on a bottom rig and hang on. Try the bridge over Caminada Pass or by the fort in Barateria Pass. Kayakers should be able to catch nice reds in the shallow marshes off the side of the road. Mangrove snapper are also a highly targeted species and are still plentiful on the platforms a few miles offshore. Danny Wray 225-721-8182 | calmwater@gmail.com

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FISHING REPORT Rigolets Biloxi Marsh

eptember is the start of the transition. There are two transitions going on at the same time. 1st transition is Speckled trout that were borne in June, July and August of last year are getting to be legal size. You will find them in many areas, small lakes and interior marshes. You can catch them many ways but I think a popping cork and live shrimp or plastics works best. The only setback is you will catch several undersize Specks and then a keeper. This can be both fun and work if you “need” a limit. Mature Specks are still spawning in salty water. They will spawn until the late September and then start the 2nd transition into the marsh and local lakes. This 2nd transition will only take a few weeks, we will then start to catch them close to the local marinas. Redfish will still be caught in the marshes along the ICWW & MRGO as well as the Biloxi Marsh. Spinners, Spoons, Weed less Worms and shrimp under a cork fished close to the grass will put the hard fighting Redfish on your line. Adult Redfish will also be in the local lakes spawning. These BULL REDS are great to catch but not as good on the table. Remember to practice C.P.R., Catch, Photo & Release. These adult Redfish will replenish the marsh with slot sized Redfish for you and I to enjoy soon. Enjoy your time on the water, be safe and make memories !!! Captain Mike Gallo Angling Adventures of Louisiana www.AAofLA.com 985-781-7811

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Fishing Behind Grand Terre

aptain Frank Dreher was heading south towards Grand Terre Island in the Barataria Ship Channel when he pulled the throttle back on his 24 foot bay boat and began to keenly scan the water’s surface. “There’s a set of pilings that poke up just out of the water along here and I want to make sure we’re not going to hit them,” Dreher said. The slight swell on the water and the gray, stormy skies made the black pilings nearly impossible to see, but eventually Dreher spotted the two narrow poles extending about 4 inches above the water about 30 yards from the main channel and he eased his boat towards them to fish. Dreher wanted to find the pilings, in part, because he wanted to scan the area around them with his sonar to see if there were humps and shells, tell-tale signs that the area would be a good place to find speckled trout. A couple of quick casts with a soft-plastic on a quarter ounce jig head produced keeper trout and a hang up on a pile of oyster shells, showing Dreher’s notion was correct. However, trout catching was secondary to the well-seasoned Grand Isle charter captain’s concern about the hazard the unmarked and incredibly difficult to see pilings posed to fishermen and fellow captains. “There are pipes and pilings and shell humps and rocks all over this bay and if you don’t know where they are it can make things very dangerous,” Dreher said. “We see it all the time, somebody who just doesn’t know any better runs into something just under the water that’s not marked.” An hour later fishing behind Grand Terre, Dreher and his customers for the day watched a boat full of weekend anglers idle into a sunken rock jetty behind the old Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries research facility near Barataria Pass. The next day, another boat full of anxious fishermen hit the jetty on plane, claiming an expensive propeller and almost certainly a lower unit.

In an ideal world, all of these hazards would be clearly marked. Coastal Louisiana is a far from ideal world, however. To avoid costly boat damage and possible serious injuries, there are a handful of general rules of thumb to follow when navigating the nearly one-million new acres of water created in Louisiana by coastal land loss. Give the backside of barrier islands a wide berth. The bay sides of nearly every barrier island in the Barataria, Timbalier and Terrebonne Basins are littered with pilings, rock piles, old camp sites, oil and gas valve stems and drill pipes just waiting to gash and scar props and gel coats. Pay attention to areas that have creosote pilings and PVC pipes sticking out the water behind the islands and never run on plane between pilings or well heads and islands. If it’s an unfamiliar place, go slow and make mental notes of hazards and mark them on the GPS. Take the same approach to areas where weathered pilings mark old camps and oil and gas facilities. The rocks and shells placed around these areas make them incredible places to fish at times but also make them very dangerous for unwary boaters. Idle around unfamiliar structures. Louisiana’s coast is an ever-changing landscape, constantly being reshaped by storms, tides, subsidence, land losses and, in isolated areas, land gains. Keeping up with all of this change is difficult for even the most veteran anglers. A little caution when navigating Louisiana’s coastal waters can ensure a successful and enjoyable fishing trip while avoiding serious damage to an expensive boat or to those on board. Chris Macaluso

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FISHING REPORT Dularge - Dulac

eptember is our month the trout transition from offshore to inshore. Early September some trout can be found along the coastline. In late September trout will start to show up in the lakes under birds. Double rigged Matrix Shad is our baits of choice while the fish are under the birds. The redfish bite turns on strong in the deep holes in the bayous. Cracked crab Carolina rigged is the bait of choice this month. Good luck fishing. Capt. Marty LaCoste Absolute Fishing Charters, LLC - 985-856-4477 captmartyl@ yahoo.com - www.absolutefishingcharters.com

Coastal land loss and subsidence across Louisiana has cost the state nearly 2000 square miles of marshes and barrier islands, turning more than a million acres of land into water. As the land has eroded away and sank, it has exposed countless pipes, pilings, shell beds and other navigation hazards. Additionally, in an effort to slow that erosion, camp owners, state and parish agencies and the US Army Corps of Engineers have ringed islands and lined channels with big chunks of limestone and concrete rip rap. The same subsidence that has caused marshes to sink has caused many of these well-intentioned rock piles to sink just far enough under the water’s surface to make them impossible to find with the human eye but very possible to find with a boat keel and outboard motor. 6 NOLA

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FISHING REPORT Grand Isle III

lthough it has been one of the best summers you could ask for, we are certainly ready for shorter cooler days. This month you have to begin thinking transition. There will be days where you do not need the live shrimp and live croaker because the fish will be more than happy to chase a variety of plastics. There will be some Speckled Trout that will remain on the beaches through about Thanksgiving (barring any radical weather) but the larger numbers of the fish will begin to move inside. Any oyster reefs and obstructions should hold fish this time of the year. On the days when the weather chases you deep inside current points are also a good option. The bull reds have been patrolling the beach and are now moving into the passes so if you want to battle a bruiser, now is the time to spend some time in the passes. Offshore as September rolls through some of your favorite fish should be found closer to shore. The mangrove snapper will continue add to box numbers until the cold weather runs them deeper. As September rolls along the tunas should begin their yearly trek toward the Continental shelf as they look for the inshore bait species of mullet and ponies to begin to migrate out for the winter. Look for open water schools of bait being attacked by predators and throw everything you have at them. Start thinking transition this month as things will begin to change. Now go but be careful out there. Daryl Carpenter - Reel Screamers Guide Service Grand Isle, LA. - 225-937-6288

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FISHING REPORT Freshwater II

e finally made it to September, although that doesn’t mean that the heat will be dropping so let’s not fool ourselves BUT it does mean that we are a month closer to the fall. As the year progresses so does the bass fishing and with fall approaching there’s no better time to throw a spinnerbait. By doing this it will allow you cover water and move with the schools of bait that are transitioning from the main bayous or rivers into the back water or canals as the water temperatures cool off. For this I love to sling a 3/8oz Santone Spinnerbait in the M Series and to me the color will An absolute “golden orange” most often resemble a shad meaning that redfish caught in Delacroix a white or other soft colored skirt will do the trick. As for the blade combination keeping it simple is the best bet, a small Colorado style blade along with a silver/chrome willow leaf main blade has always been a go to for me. I see to many “fancy” blade combinations out there to talk about but they do have a place and time on the water and we might touch on that in the future. Other than the basics of the spinnerbait there is only one thing left to do and that’s to go throw it. Vary your retrieve or reel speed until you start getting some bites and then try to continue to mimic that retrieve going forward.

September’s “picks of the month” that would be ideal for a spinnerbait bite should bring you to the most stable area on the Northshore the Lock 1 Canal. Viewed as one of the only public landlocked bodies of water it has everything that is needed to catch fish stretched along its twelve miles. There is submerged grass such as coontail and hydrilla as well as cypress trees that provide ample targets to throw a spinnerbait at. Its location is ideal as Bass Tournament in the Tchefuncte well due to it being tucked away in the woods just north of the town of Pearl River off of Highway 41. Another area to consider is the Manchac area south of Hammond that most people call the Highway 51 canal. It runs along the interstate and is full of targets to fish whether it’s a patch of grass, a laydown log or a bridge structure. Both of these areas are good for numbers of bass but don’t set your expectations on a trophy bass because they are few and far between around there. Stay safe and see you on the water!! Jason Pittman

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FISHING REPORT Venice Offshore I

he Yellowfin tuna fishing remains on fire! We are continuing to have great numbers in our catches as well as a few fatties! All the tuna are coming off live horn bellies and pogies as well as a few on red meat. In addition to the fantastic tuna fishing, mangrove snapper provide another solid option. We ran a trip this past week and had 60 by noon. Bait of choice was live croakers and cut pogies. The weekend only red snapper season is still open and excellent. Easy limits of fish from rigs and wrecks. Keep in mind we are getting close to shrimp boat season for giant yellowfin so make sure you check the multiple trawlers! Capt. Gray Long Go Long Charters www.golongcharters.com 225-252-5315

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FISHING REPORT Venice Offshore II

ummer is officially over. Time for football and duck hunting. There have been Teal ducks spotted all over the area. The ponds are looking good as of now. More importantly my favorite time to fish for yellowfin Tuna is upon us. We should be catching the big ones behind the shrimp boats by mid-September. If you get the chance check out the clip from the a TV show we shot awhile back. It’s on You Tube under Monster Tuna Takes the Bait. I hand fed a 177 pound yellowfin right next to the boat. Incredible footage there! I could disclose more tricks to this type of fishing but there are way too many variables involved. I will tell you this though. We are using anywhere from 100-150 pound test fluorocarbon leaders and 10/0 to 16/0 hooks. Big stuff for the big boys. Bartering bycatch from the shrimpers is another trick. Cold beer usually does it. Most of them are happy to help out fellow fisherman just be courteous to them and they will return the favor. Some have an attitude that I’d rather not deal with so I will move on to the next one. This type of fishing is extremely dangerous if you do not know what you are doing. If you want to do it on your own vessel I suggest hiring a guide that has done it before. We have many down here in Venice that are willing to help. Good luck and stay safe out there. Captain Brett Ryan captainbrettryan.com 504-231-1842 Venice, La

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For details and the name of your nearest participating Suzuki Marine dealer, visit www.suzukimarine.com Gimme Six Extended Protection promo is applicable to new Suzuki Outboard Motors from 25 to 300 HP in inventory which are sold and delivered to buyer between 7/01/17 and 9/30/17 in accordance with the promotion by a Participating Authorized Suzuki Marine dealer in the continental US and Alaska to a purchasing customer who resides in the continental US or Alaska. Customer should expect to receive an acknowledgement letter and full copy of contract including terms, conditions and wallet card from Suzuki Extended Protection within 90 days of purchase. If an acknowledgement letter is not received in time period stated, contact Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. – Marine Marketing via email: marinepromo@suz.com. The Gimme Six Promotion is available for pleasure use only, and is not redeemable for cash. Cash Rebates apply to qualifying purchases of select Suzuki Outboard Motors made between 7/01/17 and 9/30/17. For list of designated models, see participating Dealer or visit www.suzukimarine.com. Customer and participating Dealer must fill out the appropriate rebate form at time of sale. Customer will have the choice to either apply the cash rebate against the original dealer invoice (Suzuki will credit Dealer parts account) or have a check sent directly to the customer. There are no model substitutions, benefit substitutions, rain checks, or extensions. Suzuki reserves the right to change or cancel these promotions at any time without notice or obligation. * Financing offers available through Synchrony Retail Finance. As low as 5.99% APR financing for 60 months on new and unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors. Subject to credit approval. Not all buyers will qualify. Approval, and any rates and terms provided, are based on credit worthiness. $19.99/month per $1,000 financed for 60 months is based on 5.99% APR. Hypothetical figures used in calculation; your AVAILABLE actual monthly payment may differ based on financing terms, credit tier qualification, accessories orAT other factors such as down payment and fees. Offer effective on new, unregistered Suzuki Outboard Motors• purchased from a participating authorized Suzuki dealer between 7/01/17 and 9/30/17. “Gimme Six”,ANGLER the Suzuki “S” and model names are Suzuki trademarks or ®. Don’t STRIKE ZONE ACE HARDWARE • LOWER KEYS TACKLE • ARMED ANGLER • SALTWATER • BACKCOUNTRY COWBOY OUTFITTERS drink and drive. Always wear a USCG-approved life jacket and read your owner’s manual. © 2017 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

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