TEAM JO-JO:
At the FINK family reunion, a thrilling fishing expedition was meticulously planned, (Big Don to be on next journey) by the seasoned anglers Oneofthepack, Big Ronnie, and Big Rudy. With a shared passion for exploration and a quest for new fishing grounds, they embarked on a mission that blended the excitement of fishing with the thrill of discovery. Their destination: the enchanting Delacroix Islands, a haven known for its abundant marine life and untouched beauty.
Equipped with the reliable Bay Flat Sr and powered by the trusty Yamaha Dream Machine, the trio set out to conquer the intricate waterways and winding marshes that define Delacroix. Their journey was not just about catching fish; it was about unraveling the secrets of this pristine paradise, marking potential spots for future angling endeavors.
As they navigated through the labyrinthine channels, they kept a keen eye on their Team Jo-Jo spot numbers, each representing a promising fishing location teeming with possibilities. The Yamaha Dream Machine hummed with power as they glided through the serene waters, eager to explore every nook and cranny of Delacroix's fishing grounds.
Amidst the backdrop of picturesque landscapes and the soothing sounds of nature, Oneofthepack, Big Ronnie, and Big Rudy indulged in the art of angling, casting their lines into the crystal-clear waters in search of prized catches. Every strike of the reel echoed with anticipation, adding to the excitement of the adventure.
Their journey was not just about the fish they would catch but also about the memories they would create and the bonds they would strengthen. It was a true celebration of camaraderie, exploration, and the timeless joy of fishing in uncharted waters.
SIGNS:
· Real relaxing weekend
· Watch men’s & ladies bakes ball games with Oneofthepack2, aka Big William at his abode
· Dinner on Easter Sunday at NOLA, was OK but hot to our liking, scratch that place off, most of the restaurants where closed choice was limited
· Monday a stay home day work on toilet playing plumber, (plumber for (68 +) plus years) set hundreds & hundreds, may be thousands of new toilets in my career, me picked this one to break while re-setting toilet. Now have a plumber coming out to install ne toilet. Don’t think me heart was in the job!!!!!!
· Early to bed, up at 2:30 AM , (could not sleep toilet on me mind) for our 6:15 M meet up at Big Rudy camper in Delacroix
· Loaded up FORD transporter, on me way
· No wildlife sightings along Hwy 11 or 90
· Took me tine me be way ahead of schedule.
· Made a stop for #4 meal at McDonnell’s, love those hash browns
· Check point Alpha water level in canal at junction down 10-12”
· Check point Bravo water falling in Reggio canal
· Not much activity along Delacroix Hwy
· Reached the home of the Bay Flat Sr, visited safety speech re: crossing Hwy & open space around boat & dock
· Not much to transfer from FORD transporter to Bay Flat Sr me be traveling light
· Yamaha Dream Machine saw the key and started up, less that was what it felt like
· Off to Big Rudy camper to pick up Big Ronnie & Big Rudy
· Me no gong to say they had a lot of gear, but it took them (3) trips back and forth from camper, (which was (3) block away) to get all their gear aboard the Bay Flat Sr. Me suggested next time they load up truck and drive to dock, with all their gear, but they be too easy.
· Made a stop at Lionel’s for some go juice, by this time it be daylight, perfect timing for an early morning run.
· Off to new exploration spot, this did not last long water to low, off to Team Jo-Jo spot # R&, A, B, & C to start & stay for our fishing trip this day.
CONDITIONS:
· Perfect
· Wind, S.E. 2-4, E.S.E. 8-10, S.E. 12-16 mph
· Water status / conditions: little ripples, slight chop, heavy chop
· Sky, overcast day
· No rain
· Temp, no jump suite today jus line sleeve shirt
· Water level, down 10-12”
· Water Temp , 73.58 F
· Salinity, 2.6
· Specific Conductance 4650
· Pressure, 29.84 F
· Water clarity on a scale of 1-7, 6 plus
· Tide, falling all morning, around noon showed signs of coming in
· Peak tide, 08:20 L 0-20’
· Peak tide, 20:16 L 1-5’
· Major Feed Time: 06:25 / 19:57
· Minor feed time: 01:54 / 12:16
· Tidal Coefficient: 35
· Fish Activity
· Avergae Activity
· Boats out and about, only saw 2 boast in area we be fishing
· ONEOFTHEPACK’S REPERTOIRE OF TECHNIQUES / STRATEGIES
· Be safe
· Have fun
· This be me daily therapy for ALL me aliments
· Put some run time on the Bay Flat Sr and the Yamaha Dream Machine
· Gather Intel for future trips, and to share with fisherperson, (on Facebook) to help assist them in their choice of areas to fish, lures to use and presentation of same to the elusive Silverwonders.
· Catch what catch can
· Learn what learn can
· Plan “A” explore new area on map create sine new Team Jo-Jo spot numbers
· Plan “B: set up in Team Jo-Jo spot # 7, 7A, B, & C
· Plan “C” run over to (4) horse area
· Bring home some fish for Team Jo-Jo’s ladies
· Find a spot # with the seven fundamentals / criteria of catching:
1 WIND AT YOUR BACK: (This criteria was not a factor, plus it helped us drift across bay, picked speed as the day went along got up to 12-14 MPH S.S.E.)
2 MOVING WATER: (Looked to be falling all day, not sure)
3 WATER CALRITY: (Looked to be a 6 plus, fresh, clean, clear, dark looking water just the way me like it)
4 HOLDING FISH: (Team Jo-Jo post # R7C with popping corks)
5 PATIENTS: (It took a while for Big Ronnie to catch our first fish, and it was a slow day, we did have a crazy 5 minutes at spot # R7C, just enough action to keep us interested. This be way we never made over to spot # 57 in Four Horse, that and the 12-14- mph S.S.E wind, it would have been a real bumpy ride for sure.)
6 SKILL: (Popping cork technique / presentation)
7 LUCK: (No get wet, you could feel the rain / wet in the air, but we had no rain at all)
· Oneofthepack’s repertoire of Techniques / presentations:
· Anchor up cast & retrieve slowly along the bottom, with a twitch every now and then, tight lining…………………………………(1) Silverwonder
· Drift with the wind cast & retrieve (DWWC&R)……………DID NOT TRY
· Oak River Troll (ORT)……………….Did not try
· Reverse Oak River Troll (RORT) ………..DID NOT TRY
· Oak River Skim (ORS) ……………(1) Silverwonder
· Cork ……..Popping cork caught 99% of fish
· Lake P Troll (LPT)…………….Did not try
· Drop shot: Did not try
· Dead bait……None
· Live bait………………Dominated cat fish division
· Oneofthepack ‘S repertOIRE of LURE DU JOUR:
· 3” H&H Purple Beetle, matched up with H&H ¼ oz. round white head with gold hook……………Did not try
· 3” Chartreuse Glow Beetle, matched up with H&H ¼ oz. round white head w/gold hook………….Did not try
· Matrix Shad Lemon Drop, matched up with H&H ¼ oz. round white head w/gold hook……………Use Holly Molly color, see video
· Matrix Shad Lemon Drop, matched up with H&H 3/8 oz. round white head w/gold hook……………DID NOT TRY
· Matrix Shad Lemon Drop, matched up with H&H 1/2 oz. round white head w/gold hook……………DID NOT TRY
· Matrix Shad Lemon Drop, matched up with 3/4 oz. round lead head w/ 2 trailers, ……Did not try
· Tandem rig, ¼ oz. round H&H jig head with gold hook, matched up with Matrix Shad Lemon Drop …..Did not try
AREAS / SPOTS / NUMBERS ON THE MAP FISHED:
Team Jo-Jo spot # R7 (6) t, 7A, C (10) t, 7B (2) t, 7C (3) t. R7 (3) t, 7C (2) t, #7 (1) t, called it ad day around 12:30 headed on in
OUR REWARDS:
· Lived to fish another day
· (28) Silverwonders, 13 Miniwonders
· (1) Flounder
· (2) Crab traps
· (2) Bottoms to popped lines
· !/4) bushel of grass
· Great peanut butter & PINEAPPLE jelly sandwich as prepared by Big Gloria, thanks lady me needed that
· Being on the water with (2) of the best fisherperson me know, they be Big Ronnie & Big Rudy
· Lessons learned:
§ Lures out fished live shrimp
§ Matrix Shad lures out fished / catches the Sale Strong Power Prawn today
§ Four Horse area/s action is on, on, on
§ Exploration of new area proved to be a no go, water to low in area, depth finder on blink, did not want to chance getting stuck in mud, but area looked real good on map.
§ Fuel consumption for Yamaha Dream Machine very good at 3800 RPM
§ Team Jo-Jo spot # R7 off today, not much action
§ Team Jo-Jo spot # 7C action on good, but we had to sue corks to get into them
§ Learned a lot about popping cork technique / presentation, and the various type action / presentation of using a popping cork, it be just like lure fishing, you can mix / match / erratic presentations.
· Best fishing trip of my life, until the next one.
FISHERPERSON OF THE DAY:
Big Ronnie drew first blood, fished with live shrimp, dominated cat fish division, had a few Miniwonders, switched to the Holly Molly, and got in some action. Even with the extra point for bring peanut butter & jelly sandwich he fall a little short for today’s honors.
Big Rudy got on a roll fishing under the ass of (2 Seagulls, and was on a crazy 5 minute of action, but Big Ronnie indicated we in wrong position to bites and suggested we move, not my suggestion, but Big Rudy had no objections so we motored over a few feet, and guess what that was the end of Big Rudy crazy 5 minutes. Big Rudy was on a few the rest of the day but no more crazy time had he. Big Rudy efforts for the day was memorable, but not enough to capture honors today.
Oneofthepack was very slow out of the gate, took may be 1 to 2 hours before me caught a fish, but when we hit spot # 7C, me knew where they would be and how they wanted it. Me positon Bay Flat Sr to the best angle to fish and present the popping cork, did not take lone before me had a nice NMR on board, then me had me crazy 5 minutes. We would move away then come back to spot # R7C, and me would catch one or two more. It was agreed Oneofthepack captured the honors today, not many chances me get to get the honors when Big Rudy on board so me going to take this one with pleasure.
SUGGESTIONS:
Heard a lot of reports about 4 horse, from various fisherpersons, so we going to confirm same Wednesday, it be that time of year, pus “You got to go to know”
PONDER OF THE DAY:
“When it comes to fishing & learning, it is like they say, you can learn more from a guide in one day than you can in three months fishing alone.”
Come on out to Team Jo-Jo Fishing Curriculum Session # 4 11 AM, (Saturday 4-20-24) at Fatty’s Seafood on Gause Blvd in Slidell and escalate your leaning curve in one morning, with our crew of vintage fisherpersons. Like Rocky & Carlos, ladies welcome.
Q&A:
Did you ever have an imaginary fishing friend?
TEAM JO-JO’S future stratagem:
Another journey to our Disney World known as Delacroix Island Thursday, Big Don & Big Charlie will be on board the Bay Flat Sr as we make our way out to Four Horse areas to confirm all the great reports we have been getting o ha area. In reviewing / checking Team J-Jo diary April, May and mid-June (4) horse area should be on, on, on in that area & surrounding areas.
Until then:
Good Fishing
Team Jo-Jo & Oneofthepack
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