Ahoy there, Team Jo-Jo! Today's expedition had a dual purpose.
Firstly, we set out to awaken the Yamaha Cream Machine down in Delacroix, having left her idle for nearly a month.
Secondly, we aimed to survey the activity at various oat launches and marinas from Slidell to Delacroix.
The weather was foul, with overcast skies and light rain, accompanied by a brisk S.E. wind blowing at 24-28 mph. The water level had risen by 1-1 ½ feet, with the tide on the rise, and water clarity was far from ideal.
As we traversed Hwy 11, 90, and Delacroix highway, the sparse presence of boats on the water caught our attention. Most launches remained deserted, with only two boats spotted, one at Reggio canal and the other at Rigolets.
The marinas resembled ghost towns, devoid of any activity. Not even the commercial fisherfolk were braving the weather today.
Thankfully, both Bay Flat Sr and Yamaha Dream Machine were primed and eager to whisk us away to our beloved fishing spots in no time.
It was hard to miss the numerous "For Sale" signs adorning camps and boat slips. Many launches seemed to be up for grabs as well. Most slips sat empty, suggesting that fellow anglers might be seeking more fruitful fishing grounds elsewhere.
Team Jo-Jo and Oneofthepack will resume fishing in Delacroix next week, now that the Caernarvon Outfall Discharge has been reduced to 514ft3/s from its previous 8,000 ft3/s. This reduction, which used to discharge 3.5 million gallons of river water daily into Delacroix and its surrounds, holds promise for improved water clarity and the return of fish to our cherished hot spots - what we fondly refer to as our Disney World down in Delacroix Island.
As for tomorrow, it'll be Big Roy and Oneofthepack setting sail from Gulf Outlet Mariner in the ICW area, in pursuit of the elusive Silverwonders and Redwarroies, along with any other species that might take a liking to our Lake P Troll technique.
Tight lines and good fishing to all!
Team Jo-Jo & Oneofthepack
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