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re: Cat Island fishing trip.

Posted by speckledawg on 5/22/24 at 9:53 pm
Yes. Only a few miles from La waters though. ...

re: Cat Island fishing trip.

Posted by speckledawg on 5/21/24 at 8:21 pm
Grew up fishing out there and love Cat, but it can be very hit or miss. Don't fish it as much these days, but pass it every time I go regardless and think about all those catches over the years. [quote] Not much of a haul, but if we where in La. would of limited out. Caught over 30 that wh...
First shrimp of the season. [img]https://i.postimg.cc/d3z8dpD4/IMG-0370.jpg[/img]...
[quote]Best damn shorts ever made[/quote] I've got a few pairs pushing a decade that are still in great shape. They don't fit quite like they used to, but I still wear the hell out of them......
[quote]FWIW every baw on the gulf coast that offshore fishes owns shite from aftco and grunden[/quote] There's not a household on the coast without a pair of aftco shorts. ...

re: Hidden costs of boat ownership

Posted by speckledawg on 5/16/24 at 7:06 pm
[quote]if it flies, floats, or fricks I should rent it.[/quote] I guess if you only fish a few times per year...
[quote]single pin HHA[/quote] This + drop away rest (nothing wrong with the whisker biscuit, I just prefer the drop away). ...

re: Best fish to catch on Topwater

Posted by speckledawg on 5/14/24 at 5:08 pm
[quote]Believe it or to large speckled trout are up there for me.[/quote] No matter how many times I see it, that big head shake out of the water and open yellow mouth will make me let out an "oh shite" every time......

re: Hidden costs of boat ownership

Posted by speckledawg on 5/14/24 at 5:03 pm
[quote]nothing wrong with a 17[/quote] Nothing at all, especially for just two people. I run a 20' bay boat with a 115 and it does great for a family of 4. Smaller outboard, boat and trailer = simpler maintenance on a lot of things. You can save a ton just by watching a few YT videos. Faster ...
WTF. "Renting" gear for an extra charge on a charter is crazy. Just roll whatever you think it's worth into the cost and don't be weird. ...

re: Pit Boss is about dead

Posted by speckledawg on 5/6/24 at 9:28 pm
[quote]The Weber kettle is an icon for a reaso[/quote] This. Will last forever too...

re: Outdoor TV Recs

Posted by speckledawg on 4/30/24 at 12:49 pm
As others said, cheap Roku TV and $20 cover from Amazon. I've had one outside for years and still works great. Takes 5seconds to take cover on/off. Even has a pocket for the remote. ...
Sparkly trout from a couple days ago, hush puppies, green beans and crab boiled potatoes. Variety of hopped beverages. [img]https://i.postimg.cc/qvwSw5TD/IMG-0306.jpg[/img]...

re: OBA Inshore Fishing Charter

Posted by speckledawg on 4/25/24 at 6:28 pm
Fished with Capt Mike Peek several years ago. Weather messed up our plans, but we caught some big trout. He was a fun dude to fish with too. Helped my young son a lot. ...

re: Deer Island Canoe Trip

Posted by speckledawg on 4/20/24 at 7:07 pm
Yes, correct. Check the date of the OP...

re: Deer Island Canoe Trip

Posted by speckledawg on 4/19/24 at 9:57 pm
Awesome weekend for it!...

re: Upcoming 3 day Chandeleur Trip

Posted by speckledawg on 4/19/24 at 9:50 pm
Didn't run near that far, but caught a bunch on far east side of the B marsh yesterday evening. Full moon next week should really turn it on. ...

re: Upcoming 3 day Chandeleur Trip

Posted by speckledawg on 4/16/24 at 9:38 pm
[quote]I think I’ll be out there in my skiff[/quote] Keep an eye on things. I know it's predicted to be nice on Saturday, but they've been terribly wrong the last few weeks. Of course the only day this week I absolutely cannot fish is Saturday. ...

re: Upcoming 3 day Chandeleur Trip

Posted by speckledawg on 4/16/24 at 3:39 pm
My most used out there are matrix and DOA cal shads in white/chartruese tail, purple, and dark green. [quote]jigheads (3/8oz or less. 1/4 is generally best[/quote] Depends on how that current is moving where you're at - I'd take a full range of jig head sizes. ...