[dave]

Hello all! New guy to the site. Found it while searching for places to fish from the bank or boat docks in Alexandria to Lafayette area. I live in Cottonport, and I am constantly on and off of I49 all over the state. Middle aged guy with a family, just trying to get out and put a little variety in the freezer here and there. I am also looking for a good medium size aluminum boat for fishing the lakes around here.

I grew up fresh water fishing and hunting, joined the Coast Guard out of high school and sank my teeth into the saltwater fun. I currently work offshore, and I fish the platforms all the time, alot with handlines, some times with a rod and reel.

If anyone has advice on bank fishing for some blue gills, sac a lait, cats and bass in these parts, I'd really appreciate it. Also if anyone has a boat and is looking for a partner from time to time, let me know. I do have my own tackle and rods. I'm also accustomed to helping with gas, ice, drinks..., can tow (have 3/4 ton 4x4), launch/recover a boat etc... Just don't have my own boat yet.

Again, just saying hi and enjoying the posts here. Seems like a pretty cool bunch of laid back guys.