TEAM JO-JO:
Oneofthepack and his trusty crew, including our seasoned first mate, (Big Don) are setting sail aboard the Bay Flat Sr. today, embarking on a special mission to catch some Redwarriors for Daughterofthepack's Mother’s Day gathering. With Oneofthepack at the helm, we're destined for success.
The gentle sway of the boat as it cuts through the shimmering waters sets the stage for our adventure. As we cast our lines, anticipation fills the air, mingling with the salty breeze. Big Don's expertise guides us to the perfect spots, where the elusive Redwarriors are known to roam.
The thrill of the catch pulses through our veins as we reel in one magnificent Redwarriors after another. Their vibrant scales glisten in the sunlight, a testament to the bounty of the sea. And let's not forget about the Silverwonders, those sleek beauties that add a touch of elegance to our feast.
With our haul secured, we return to shore, eager to share our spoils with Daughterofthepack and our loved ones. The scent of freshly caught fish fills the air as we prepare for the festivities ahead. It's a celebration of family, of tradition, and of the bountiful treasures that the ocean provides.
As we gather around the table at Daughterofthepack's abode, laughter and joy fill the air. The Redwarriors sizzle on the grill, their succulent flesh promising a taste sensation like no other. And alongside them, the Silverwonders shimmer, their delicate flavor a perfect complement to the main course.
Under the watchful eye of Oneofthepack & Big Don, we feast like kings and queens, grateful for the abundance before us. And as we raise our glasses in toast to Mother’s Day and to the bond that unites us all, we know that moments like these are truly priceless."
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SIGNS:
· Thursday night card game me no fish again, managed to hook a few $$$$$ for fishing trip.
· Late night got to bed at 12:45 PM, up at 3 AM for our 5:00 AM meet up at Waffle House, not much sleep.
· Had to re-rig me saltwater tackle, messed it up on last trip.
· No wildlife sightings along Hwy 11 or 90
· Had a few boats on Hwy, gas stations & boat launches.
· The green bridge was open.
· Made a stop at Fishermen’s Friend for some dead shrimp.
· Check point Abel water level in canal at junction up 6-8”
· Check point Bravo, water in Reggio canal pouring out.
· Reached the home of the Bay Flat Sr, she be swinging in the light breeze.
· Gace me 20 second safety speech re: crossing Why & open space around Bay Flat Sr
· Team made quick work of transferring all gear from FORD transporter o Bay Flat Sr
· Yamaha Dream Machine be a hot momma, she fired right up.
· Plan “A” was to fish Redwarriors first, but winds, and water clarity moved us into plan “B” chasing Silverwonders instead.
· Off to Team Jo-Jo spot # 51 K to start our fund day on the water.
CONDITIONS:
· Perfect
· Wind, S.W. 8-10, W.S.W. 6-8, S.S.W. 10-11, S.E. 8-10, W.N.W. 8-10, N.N.E. 15-15, N/ 16-18
mph
· Water status / conditions: calm, little ripples, slight chop, heavy chop coming across Little Lake
· Sky, partly cloudy, nice it be, kept sun off us.
· Slight rain, more a mist than a rain
· Temp, Mild, warm, hot, hotter, red button popped out!
· Water level, up 6-8”
· Water Temp, 83.84F
· Salinity, 1.8
· Specific Conductance 3330
· Pressure, 29.81 F
· Water clarity on a scale of 1-7, ranged from 2 plus to a 7 plus depending on where we at
· Caernarvon Outfall: ft3/s
· Tide, tail end of falling, start of rising perfect it be
· Peak tide, 03:31 L 0.66’
· Peak tide, 16:05 H 1.97’
· Major Feed Time: 01:25 / 14:24
· Minor feed time: 07:26 / 22:23
· Tidal Coefficient: 79
· Fish Activity
· High Activity
· Boats out and about, saw 6 running around.
· 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.
· Bring home some fish for Mother’s Day
· Find a spot # with the seven fundamentals / criteria of catching:
1 WIND AT YOUR BACK: (Had a lot of wind today, but we were able to position Bay Flat Sr on an angle that let wind at our back)
2 MOVING WATER: (Falling most of the day, got on a bite fishing a current line come around a point.)
3 WATER CALRITY: (Varied
§ Lake John a 3
§ Four Horse 2 plus
§ Bay Shallow 3 minus
§ Lake Fausan a 6 plus
§ Team Jo-Jo spots # 5, 6, 14 & 15 a 7
§ All areas west of Spider pipeline looked real good from a 5 to 6
4 HOLDING FISH: (Team Jo-Jo spot # 14 (25t) set up in current line a fish along grass line)
5 PATIENTS: (First cast Bid Don had one but lost at boat, early am slow, but at 9am to 9:49 AM it was on, on, on, then we e back to slow again)
6 SKILL: (Tight lining technique / presentation)
7 LUCK: (Rain went around us, no get wet)
· Oneofthepack ‘S repertOIRE of TECHNIQUES / PRESENTATIONS:
· Anchor up cast & retrieve slowly along the bottom, with a twitch every now and then, tight lining…………………………………All fish caught this technique / presentation.
· 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) ……………DID NOT TRY
· Cork ……..(2)
· Lake P Troll (LPT)…………….Did not try
· Drop Shots: Did not try
· Dead bait……Hard Heads & Redwarriors
· Live bait………………None
· 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……………Did not try
· Matrix Shad Lemon Drop, matched up with H&H 3/8 oz. round white head w/gold hook……………95% of fish caught with this rig
· 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 JoJo’s spots n map, 51K (1)T, 51C (2)T, 51A (1)T, 57AA, 57A, 58AC, 51P, 53,25,23,21,17, 2A, 14 (24), 4, 5, 6, 14(1)T, stopped fishing a round 1:34, called it a day
OUR REWARDS:
· Lived to fish another day.
· (29) Silverwonders, 19 Miniwonders
· (5) Redwarriors
· (4) Puppy Drum
· (1) Submarine (aka B Drum
· (1) Sting Ray
· (10) Hardheads
· Achieved our objective.
· Being on the water with one of the best fisherpersons me know that be Big Don
· No get wet.
· Lessons learned:
§ Added a new pipeline sign at mouth of Twin Pipeline & S.W. corner of Four Horse, threw me a scare cause me thought me in wrong area, ever see this sign before
§ Got lost in Lake Fausan, put me head down for a second and lost as me ever been, took about 10 minute to find something that me knew was a landmark.
§ Water clarity west of spider canal looking really good, a 6 to 7 plus in all areas, and they be holding some fish
§ Almost took a eye out, be left one it bad anyway, but hook was in fish mouth, it popped out and hit me in the eye, safety glasses needed
§ Talking to neighbor in slips he asked if me was having trouble finding trout, yes, we are says me, word in the Big (NMR) Girls are like Elves, they left the area.
§ Got a new computer, big mistake, cannot do videos no more, plus it is a lot different to use word, excel, and other programs.
· Best fishing trip of my life, until the next one.
FISHERPERSON OF THE DAY:
Must be Big Don, caught all reds, 30% of drums, 80% of catfish, and he dominated the Sting Ray category, he be fisherperson of the day for sure.
Oneofthepack was just Oneofthepack, mw MOJO was a little off today, but tomorrow I another day and another way!
SUGGESTIONS:
Delacroix water clarity is looking good west of spyder canal, might want to fish Team Jo-Jo’s spots # 1 through 21
PONDER OF THE DAY:
"When fishing, problems arise when we try to direct the flow of Mother Nature rather than allow it to reveal its own design. Inherent in that design is a catching for all things."
Q&A:
How would your fishing friends describe you?
TEAM JO-JO’S future stratagem:
Have (2) Tulane students looking to hook up Monday or Tuesday, waiting to see what weather does on those days, until then:
Good Fishing
Team Jo-Jo & Oneofthepack
釣り先生
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