Bobfish Tales

My last blog was on the migration of redfish through the many lakes around the Houma area and south. This is a pic of a red that was nearly 40lbs caught on topwater on lake Decade a few years ago. It is amazing to think that a 20 minute boat ride you could catch fish like this. We have an amazing fishery and are fortunate to live in fishing paradise. Good luck fishing. Hope to see ya on the water.

It's no secret that you can catch redfish year round in the many miles of marsh around south Louisiana. But, just about every year starting around late August, the redfish invade the many area lakes from Decade to Boudreaux, Wonder, Madison, Mechant, Lost and many others just to name a few. The peak action usually occurs late September through October. Although these lakes will always hold redfish, the large schools will disappear about as quick as they show up. It is a magnificent time to catch great numbers on top water or any other lure you want to toss. One of my favorite top water baits is the mirror lure Shepup in chartreuse. However there are many really good top water baits these days, it makes it a difficult decision to choose the right one. Perhaps more than lure choice, is how you work them. Keeping your rod tip down and using a "walking the dog" type retrieve will normally get the best results. A medium action rod in spinning or bait cast is also recommende...

There are times when you just have to finesse the fish into biting. It's not just technique, but adjusting lure type and size, as well as line size. Sometimes, this all determines whether you catch fish or not. We have all been with someone who is catching more fish than you are, even when the same color or type of lure is being used. However, it may be that small subtle thing that matters more than just color. It may be the type or size of your line. It could be the style or weight of the bait you are using. No doubt, when crappie get finicky, adjusting your tactic will boat you more fish. One common mistake some fishers make, especially when fishing shallow water like the marsh here in south Louisiana, is using a jig that is too heavy. When fish are reluctant to bite, the last thing you need is for the bait to sink too quickly past the fish. Keeping the lure in the strike zone is important and can be done with a heavier jig, but may not trigger a bite. A lot of times when co...