Team Jo-Jo Chandeleur November 2025 journey

🎣 Team Jo-Jo Chandeleur Trip Update – August Status 🌅

Hey Crew! August is here and that means our Nov 9–11 Chandeleur Island fishing trip is getting REAL!

Just a few reminders and updates:

🛥️ Due South ChartersCheck out the site → https://www.duesouthcharters.com/Click the “Boats” tab to see layouts, photos, and what to bring.

🎥 Trip Preview Video (not our boat, but good vibe check):🔗 [Chandeleur Is

lands Trip 2024)

·         Note in video:

o   Lots of grass to contend with

o   Lures used:

§  Matrix Shad

§  Jerk baits

§  Top Dogs

§  Corks

§  Swim bait

o   Measuring fish Louisiana vs. Mississippi:

§  Need to confirm but I think we will be under Louisiana rules 13” trout, not like Mississippi 15”.

o   Big Lady fish being caught.

o   Big Ribbing fish being caught.

o   A lot of drone footage, bring your drones for a photo op to remember/

📦 Packing Highlights from Oneofthepack:

• Long sleeves, warm layers, towel, rain gear

• Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat

• Camera & cell phone

• Ice chest for Silverwonders (think positive!)

🎣 Gear Checklist:

• (3) popping corks

• Top Dogs (bone!), jerk baits, Matrix Shads (Purple Haze🔥)

• Gold/silver spoons

• Extra spool of line

• Extra reel

  
  

  ⚠️ Heavy grass = corks & topwater’s worked best in 2018

💵 Payment Reminder:✅ We have all but (2) crew payments, I will follow up with them to try an expedite same, just want to have all in hand so we don’t have any problem when November 9^th rolls around

🍽️ Crew Lunch Meet-Up?Let’s plan a get-together soon to talk gear, finalize logistics & hang out. Suggestions for time/place welcome!

·         Hey Crew! August is here and we’re 3 months out from our Nov 9–11 Chandeleur Island fishing adventure — time to fine-tune our game!

·         📍 Meet-Up Scheduled:🗓️ Friday, August 8th — 11:00 AM📍 Southside Café, Slidell

·         After lunch, we’ll head back to our abode to check everyone's rods, reels, and tackle boxes — make sure we’re locked in with the right gear for the trip.

·         🎣 Gear Review + Tackle Check✅ Bring your setups — we’ll look over everything🛍️ Then we’re heading to Gus’ Net & Tackle (Hwy 433, Slidell) to grab wha

👥 Got 2 spots open — if you know someone who wants in, send ‘em my way.

Let the countdown begin — 3 months till sunrise, surf, and Silverwonders!

Good Fishing

🎣🐟— Team Jo-Jo & Oneofthepack

504-915-4896