Mixed bag near the Saltwater Barrier 8-25

[Jasonf]

Brother in law and I went on the calcasieu River today and had a pretty mixed bag. We kept 12 bass (threw back 10-15 more), 2 reds, 1 flounder, 1 sheepshead, 1 speck. Also caught lady fish and a gar but released those. All on crankbaits and plastics. Weather was nice after the front passed through. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1440561220.443766.jpg

[PaulMyers]

Nice, and close to home!

[marshrunner757]

Nice haul right there!

[Gerald]

Were you up or down stream of the barrier?

I am thinking of just putting in at Westlake and see what I can catch.

[Jasonf]

We launched above the barrier and fished above mostly. Look for moving water in the cuts. Saw a lot of fish chasing shad or shrimp, but lady fish and gar contributed to some of that. We fish in a 14' marsh boat so we can get into some shallow areas off the main channel also. I have done good fishing the edges from the lake up past the barrier and you never know what may hit. Also you could take a right before the barrier and fish that dead end along River Rd.

[Duffy.yyz]

Great trip right there.

[LukeMcFarlane]

Nice. How big was the biggest bass

[Jasonf]

Don't know for sure. Maybe 2 - 3 lbs.