Rutherford Beach info

[MikeinSlagle]

Getting that time of year for me to start hitting the beaches. Didn't do too well last year around Holly and Mae's. I got my eyes on Rutherford beach this time. Been reading a few threads on here about it. I really want to get into some bull reds. I am hoping to go Friday. The wind supposed to be out of the north Wed, Thurs and Friday.

So can anyone give me info on Rutherford beach?

How accessible is the beach itself, can it be driven on and what not. Looking at the satellite views there looks like a road running along the beach west from the main road going to the beach. Is it a public road?

Where is the best place to buy bait. I will be coming all the way from Vernon Parish and will hit Lake Charles around 6 AM. I see a Crab-Man Bait Shop and M&S Fresh Shrimp listed in Cameron. Will be a bit outta the way but can hit either if there is nothing along my way.

BTW. How goes the progress on the beach improvement East of Holly Beach? May have to check it out while I am there.

Thanks in advance.