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Wanting to become an avid fishermen
Posted on 7/5/11 at 7:34 pm
Posted on 7/5/11 at 7:34 pm
Okay so I am 18 and have lived in BR for my whole life.. I have been fishing for specs occasionally and have really liked it a lot but unfortunately for me my father was never a big fisherman at all so he would never take me... I am going going to college now and want to pick up salt water fishing as a hobby. My dream is to one day have my own boat and camp somewhere like Fourchon or Cocodrie but for now I'm thinking about buying my own kayak and rod and reel and just sticking to the marshes.
I come to the Outdoor board for tips, tricks of the trade and any for of advice. TIA
I come to the Outdoor board for tips, tricks of the trade and any for of advice. TIA
This post was edited on 7/5/11 at 7:35 pm
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Posted on 7/5/11 at 7:37 pm to deathvalleyfreak43
quote:
Wanting to become an avid fishermen
Go fishing alot
Salt water fishing is a hard hobby for a college kid. The shite is expensive. It can be affordable with a yak, but still isn't cheap. Money is really the main issue for a college guy.
Posted on 7/5/11 at 7:37 pm to deathvalleyfreak43
rodnreel.com reports, tides
Lousisana sportsman same
Read alot but remember you cant learn or catch unless you go.
Lousisana sportsman same
Read alot but remember you cant learn or catch unless you go.
Posted on 7/5/11 at 7:37 pm to deathvalleyfreak43
I'll call you next time I go. You can come and follow me around and write down everything I do. Then do the exact opposite. You'll be awesome!
Posted on 7/5/11 at 7:39 pm to MoreOrLes
the thing you need to remember is they call it fishing not catching, theres gonna be frustrating days and then days where you think your a pro. Louisiana sportsman magazine always has helpful tips and techniques.
oh and find a friend with a boat
oh and find a friend with a boat
This post was edited on 7/5/11 at 7:41 pm
Posted on 7/5/11 at 7:41 pm to MoreOrLes
Thanks guys I will do all that
Yeah I know money will be a huge issue for me... haha
But I am pretty serious about it
Yeah I know money will be a huge issue for me... haha
But I am pretty serious about it
Posted on 7/5/11 at 7:46 pm to deathvalleyfreak43
Where are some places that I can safely go Kayak fishing without alot of large boat traffic?
Posted on 7/5/11 at 7:50 pm to deathvalleyfreak43
I suggest you start off freshwater fishing. It's cheaper and usually safer.
Posted on 7/5/11 at 7:55 pm to deathvalleyfreak43
Start off bank fishing.
Posted on 7/5/11 at 7:56 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
You could put in your yak by Bobby Lynn's south marina off of La. 1 just south of Leeville. Plenty of canals and ponds pretty close to the landing and loaded with reds this time of year. Also the main
Bobby Lynn's marina has canoes and yaks for rent.
before you buy a yak you may want to rent one and try it out.
Bobby Lynn's marina has canoes and yaks for rent.
before you buy a yak you may want to rent one and try it out.
Posted on 7/5/11 at 7:56 pm to Athanatos
quote:With a cane pole.
Start off bank fishing.
Posted on 7/5/11 at 8:00 pm to Geauxtiga
Idk about that, but an ice chest, a bucket and a rod will go a long way. He can get a feel for it, learn rigs, tides and tactics etc.
Posted on 7/5/11 at 8:14 pm to Athanatos
What about surf fishing?
Posted on 7/5/11 at 8:22 pm to deathvalleyfreak43
Surf rods are pricey and it will be hard to fish with when you don't need such a heavy rod. In the fall when the river is down you will have plenty of options. Keep it cheap and simple with one medium weight spin casting rod.
Posted on 7/5/11 at 10:23 pm to deathvalleyfreak43
Best way is to go with friends or make friends who fish
My old man was too busy busting his hump to go fishing with me until I was like 23-24 so it was and error alone, friends and reading anything about it.......still not worth a crap as a fisherman but I "know" a lot about it
Get some live shrimp a medium weight spinning setup as mentioned and go out waist deep in the surf anywhere on the coast and something will eat it
My old man was too busy busting his hump to go fishing with me until I was like 23-24 so it was and error alone, friends and reading anything about it.......still not worth a crap as a fisherman but I "know" a lot about it
Get some live shrimp a medium weight spinning setup as mentioned and go out waist deep in the surf anywhere on the coast and something will eat it
Posted on 7/5/11 at 10:56 pm to deathvalleyfreak43
Snooping the marshes in a kayak would be great. That's exactly what I used to do but with a canoe and a pirogue. Now I have a skiff and enjoy working the shallows in Florida for BIG specks. You never know where you will finally get a job. Fourchon could turn out to be Mosquito Lagoon or Laguna Madre.
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