Big Lake

[bmacha]

Why is it when you schedule vacation in advance the weather never cooperates.

Anyways headed to Big Lake tomorrow with my kids on there Easter break. I know the conditions aren't great. This is only my second trip to BL and just wanted to get some quick reports. I am only after some advice so we can enjoy out trip. Appreciate any tips!

[CaptainBG]

Look for birds early, find bait an clear water you should find fish, ill be on that end Tom early

[inchspinner]

Fish turners east of the island and you should be OK...

[CaptainBG]

Water looked bad earlier when I was out in turners managed one red

[SpeckleBUTTCHEEKS]

South bank of west cove!!!

[Duck Butter]

If you plan on fishing within 100 yards of any marsh, island, parking lot, etc. bring something to repel the gnats

[Mako19]

I will be out there also Saturday.

Is Hebert's selling bait yet?
Live/Frozen?

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by Mako19

I will be out there also Saturday.

Is Hebert's selling bait yet?
Live/Frozen?

NO.......There has not been bait there in over a year.

Calcasieu Point store is now open Fri, Sat. and Sun. from 6 AM to about 4 PM ???

[Mako19]

Originally Posted by Gerald

NO.......There has not been bait there in over a year.

Calcasieu Point store is now open Fri, Sat. and Sun. from 6 AM to about 4 PM ???

Thanks Gerald

[bmacha]

Thanks for the help guys. Day started out rough,2 flat tires. Finally made it to Big Lake by 330 or so.
Tried Turners no real luck made our way south and the water cleared. Happen to notice some birds sitting on the water; made our way over. We saw some swirling reds on top. I decided our best chance for action was to try to keep up with the school. We hooked 5 and landed three, All over 27". Never saw a 4yr old handle himself so good. He managed to fight one if them for 10 mins or so and even helped me land one. One proud papa here!! Thanks again. Maybe next time ill find some specks. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1365303322.193413.jpg

[mriguy]

That's awesome!!

[bgizzle]

Originally Posted by bmacha

Thanks for the help guys. Day started out rough,2 flat tires. Finally made it to Big Lake by 330 or so.
Tried Turners no real luck made our way south and the water cleared. Happen to notice some birds sitting on the water; made our way over. We saw some swirling reds on top. I decided our best chance for action was to try to keep up with the school. We hooked 5 and landed three, All over 27". Never saw a 4yr old handle himself so good. He managed to fight one if them for 10 mins or so and even helped me land one. One proud papa here!! Thanks again. Maybe next time ill find some specks. Attachment 48850

Did you have two little guys with ya? In a small boat?

[bmacha]

Originally Posted by bgizzle

Did you have two little guys with ya? In a small boat?

No, I had a my son only. We were in a black bass tracker. We fished in the afternoon till almost dark.

[Duck Butter]

Originally Posted by bmacha

Thanks for the help guys. Day started out rough,2 flat tires. Finally made it to Big Lake by 330 or so.
Tried Turners no real luck made our way south and the water cleared. Happen to notice some birds sitting on the water; made our way over. We saw some swirling reds on top. I decided our best chance for action was to try to keep up with the school. We hooked 5 and landed three, All over 27". Never saw a 4yr old handle himself so good. He managed to fight one if them for 10 mins or so and even helped me land one. One proud papa here!! Thanks again. Maybe next time ill find some specks. Attachment 48850

I bet he had a blast