Ecstasy and Agony of GI July 4th, 2021
Woke up about 45 minutes early, as usual, loaded remaining gear and rolled. Family out of town already so got fresh homemade coffee, ahhhhhhhh. Stopped at Cash Magic to find bearded lady not there but replaced by energetic brunette lady who was actually cleaning instead of holding up the counter, quite an upgrade. Wow, friendly too! Evacuated colon, coffee and iced up. Called Josh Redd to tell him I was way early and just going to launch instead of Tyd's. No breakfast today except my trusty banana.Launched at kayak launch [...]
Where Y’at 2021
I scouted Shell Beach the weekend before. Caught reds and trout but no bass. Water was incredibly high so I figured no big deal. Watched the weather closely and after my wife saw sign up sheet on FB, asking why I wasn't on it, signed up. The MRGO is not safe in high north or south wind. Woke at 315, extra early, after too much iced tea the night before. Got out the house forgetting only my banana quickly and skipped my coffee stop with visions of SEC. I call [...]
Paddlepalooza 2021
FRIDAYWoke at 320 Friday and rolled south, with fresh coffee. Plan was meet Josh Redd at Catfish Lake for some scouting. We have been on good fish further south, but the weather had been horrible all week and all bets were off. I skipped the stop with the bearded lady as I had already performed bowel evacuation at home, so iced down at Rouses. We were launching early since rain was forecast.As soon as we started pedaling, I was amazed at the power coming from my drive. Justin Lang at [...]
Scouting Paddlepalooza 4321
Saturday Spam woke me up at 244 AM, lovely. Took my time and brewed my own coffee again. Rolled south and started getting hungry. When I passed the Awful Haus in Luling, I thought about it, having so much time and all, but nay, can't be seen there. Got off one exit late from 90 hoping something would be open in Mathews. Awful Haus was, nay, again. Stopped at the bearded lady for ice and coffee and she asked if I was a guide. I smiled and said, yes, but [...]
Double Day Duel 2021
Saturday Well, I've been fishing Bason's since Minamalist except for a weekend at PAC for the Lafayette Slottery Tournament, which was brutal for me. Anyway, I made 3 hardcore trips to Bason's and was very successful each time, catching well over a limit. I got about 6 hours of sleep which is pretty good for me before a tournament. My wife was out of town so I was able to turn lights on and make my own coffee instead of the gas station swill. Ahhhhhhhhh! Got up at 248, a [...]
Adventures in the DDD Zone
Last Saturday, fished the Forbidden Hole with some others. Caught a few fish but water and air temp never reached 50 degrees. Didn't want to whine and moan, but today was an altogether different day. What a difference a week makes. 20 degree change in water temp! Too much iced tea at Catholic Lenten seafood dinner made for a restless night. Woke at 248 and finished loading up. My coffee stop got a new clerk and he wouldn't let me in, scarypants. Went to a lesser alternative and when [...]
Minimalist Challenge 2021 Report!
Friday - Day 1 After about 4 hours restless sleep, got on the road Friday at 4. No sausage biscuit but some good, rancid, gas station hot coffee. Talked to a couple guys at the launch and met Josh Redd for a 6AM takeoff, just like the tournament would be Saturday. On a hunch, and wanting to stay away from Catfish Lake, we went South. I'd studied an area on Google Earth that looked promising. We pedaled an hour before we started fishing, but as soon as we [...]
Holiday Treasures – South Lafourche
Had a fabulous meal at Vincent's uptown Christmas Eve courtesy of my bro in law, who enjoys fresh fish, frequently. Woke up Christmas day and put on a gnarly 20# prime rib, cooked breakfast for my family, and opened gifts. Restrung 2 reels while Diane handled the shrimp remoulade. Best remoulade sauce in New Orleans courtesy of Steve at Quarter View, who also enjoys fresh fish. Excellent day with the family! Slept in till 4, then rolled towards Sout Lafourche, baby. Stopped at Cash Magic in Larose for pit stop, [...]
