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Learning to fish in South Louisiana
Posted on 2/13/19 at 7:25 am
Posted on 2/13/19 at 7:25 am
Does anyone have any good resources for learning how to fish crappie, redfish, bass, etc.? The only thing I was ever "taught" to fish for as a kid was catfish and we never even did that much. I know how to fly fish for rainbows and browns, but I've only ever done that wading in Arkansas.
I have a 5wt fly rod and a decent spinning reel setup. Is there a way to learn what to throw and when to throw it besides asking the old coonass man on the river what he's catching them on?
I have a 5wt fly rod and a decent spinning reel setup. Is there a way to learn what to throw and when to throw it besides asking the old coonass man on the river what he's catching them on?
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Posted on 2/13/19 at 7:26 am to Ingeniero
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5 wt fly rod
wait a couple more weeks and put a popping bug on that and fish it near the bank or near trees for bream and bass
Posted on 2/13/19 at 7:38 am to Ingeniero
I assume you dont have a boat, so you are limited to bank fishing. RIP OB Baton Rouge ponds and lakes map...
Posted on 2/13/19 at 7:40 am to wickowick
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I assume you dont have a boat, so you are limited to bank fishing.
You assume correctly. But I feel like if I spend enough time on this board I'm going to end up with a kayak and a few more rods
Posted on 2/13/19 at 7:44 am to Ingeniero
That would be your best way to get a lot more access.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 7:50 am to Ingeniero
Just need time out there bro
There is not magical advice or big secret.
Get some basic lures. Soft plastics, rattle traps, spoons couple spinner baits and just go spend some time on the water. You will be surprised how quickly you learn patterns for your spots
There is not magical advice or big secret.
Get some basic lures. Soft plastics, rattle traps, spoons couple spinner baits and just go spend some time on the water. You will be surprised how quickly you learn patterns for your spots
Posted on 2/13/19 at 8:02 am to Ingeniero
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I have a 5wt fly rod and a decent spinning reel setup. Is there a way to learn what to throw and when to throw it besides asking the old coonass man on the river what he's catching them on?
Well for starters, if you do approach an elderly fisherman on the river, I would not advise starting the conversation with, Hey "old coonass man". Some of the old timers are pretty sensitive about being called coonass, particularly by a non-cajun individual. You may end up with that 5 wt in your fishing hole.....lol.
The best, but not the cheapest way to learn is by hiring a guide.
The very best way is to make friends with someone who is an avid fisherman and will make room in the boat for you. Let them know up front that you will pay for gas and help with cleaning the boat after the trip.
Fishermen are usually good about showing someone the ropes, but that doesn't mean teaching a grown arse man to cast or tie a knot. If you aren't proficient at the basics, get proficient. Then go looking for a fishing buddy.
This post was edited on 2/13/19 at 8:04 am
Posted on 2/13/19 at 8:04 am to Ingeniero
Practice, practice, practice. Regardless of your fishing gear, you need to be able to cast accurately in different conditions. Fish will almost always be on some sort of structure, seems I outfish others cause I can consistently put the lure where it needs to be.
The internet has really changed the ability to get fishing information. It used to only be Louisiana Sportman magazine when I started Coastal fishing 25 years ago.
I agree with others, you really need to get a boat. Kayak, bateau, or bigger rig. Basically anything that gets you on the water where the fish are. I fished out of a ‘74 MonArk flatboat with a 25hp tiller for many years and caught a ton of fish before upgrading to a bayboat.
Tight Lines!
The internet has really changed the ability to get fishing information. It used to only be Louisiana Sportman magazine when I started Coastal fishing 25 years ago.
I agree with others, you really need to get a boat. Kayak, bateau, or bigger rig. Basically anything that gets you on the water where the fish are. I fished out of a ‘74 MonArk flatboat with a 25hp tiller for many years and caught a ton of fish before upgrading to a bayboat.
Tight Lines!
Posted on 2/13/19 at 8:07 am to Ingeniero
The thing with brackish/saltwater fishing in La. is there is so much area and where it is hot one week may not work the next time out. Then there's wind, tide and water conditions to consider besides what bait, whether hard lures, plastics, dead bait/live bait, etc. to consider.
Can't tell you how many times I've been out and caught my limit in less than a few hours time and a week later----nothing but an ice chest with empty beer cans to show for my effort.
Can't tell you how many times I've been out and caught my limit in less than a few hours time and a week later----nothing but an ice chest with empty beer cans to show for my effort.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 8:37 am to Ingeniero
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what to throw
For coastal saltwater you can catch every fish swimming with a chartreuse soft plastic on a 1/4 oz. jig head.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 8:52 am to Ingeniero
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Does anyone have any good resources for learning how to fish
Seems like you already found one of the best ones. The knowledge and willingness to help around here is unprecedented.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 9:00 am to Splackavellie
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Seems like you already found one of the best ones. The knowledge and willingness to help around here is unprecedented.
Seriously, this board is super helpful and friendly.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 9:22 am to Ingeniero
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You assume correctly. But I feel like if I spend enough time on this board I'm going to end up with a kayak and a few more rods
I would definitely go the kayak route. It will expand your range and give you much needed experience on the water. There are tons of quality kayaks on Facebook Marketplace in the $500-$800 range. Any questions you have about yaks I would be glad to answer (drunkencrawfishtd@gmail.com) or you can post on the kayak thread and someone can help you out.
Everytime you fish, pay attention to the water temperature, wind, tides, depth, moon phases and the general time of year. Log all of that information, plus the places you caught your fish, what lures and techniques you used in an excel spreadsheet or in a journal. This will help you "pattern" the fish and make your future trips more productive.
The internet has tons of resources, and it isn't hard to find Louisiana specific information. LAFishBlog has decent information if you inshore fish on the Southeast side of the state. It won't show you specific spots to fish, but will introduce you to some different techniques.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 9:37 am to Purple Spoon
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Just need time out there bro
There is not magical advice or big secret.
Get some basic lures. Soft plastics, rattle traps, spoons couple spinner baits and just go spend some time on the water. You will be surprised how quickly you learn patterns for your spots
I guess more specifically is how do I learn what to throw for what fish? Or how to rig it? I've tried learning but some of them aren't quite as easy as throwing a zebra midge with a strike indicator, lol
Posted on 2/13/19 at 9:48 am to Ingeniero
Youtube is the absolute best learning tool. It has more content than you could ever watch on techniques.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 10:26 am to Ingeniero
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But I feel like if I spend enough time on this board I'm going to end up with a kayak and a few more rods
FYI there are many places with kayak rentals and I would suggest giving it a go in Pointe Aux Chenes a time or two with a rented kayak to get a feel for it.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 10:45 am to Ingeniero
Im a transplant to SE LA as well. Moved here 10 years ago, fishing for 5 years. Its tough learning when you didnt grow up here. I started inshore since thats completely new to me. Kayak is for sure the best way to learn and explore for cheap.
This post was edited on 2/13/19 at 3:44 pm
Posted on 2/13/19 at 11:14 am to Ingeniero
Tactical bassin on youtube can teach you almost everything you need to know about bass fishing.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 11:51 am to AutoYes_Clown
Nah I grew up in South Louisiana, dad just never took us fishing that wasn't catfishing. Got into fly fishing in college.
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