Big Lake report 4/21

[jl8200]

I decided to take my boat out on Sunday since it was so nice. I didn't fish but just went for a ride up the Calcasieu River. Left from my house and went pretty far up the east fork. The current was ripping on the river and the level was very high. In some areas it was over the bank. When I went through the salt water barrier the current was moving so fast that my boat was moving around. Kina like when you drive through a tug boat prop wash. That's how much water is pouring into lake Charles and in turn into Big Lake.

[Afishionado]

I read an article by Jeff Poe today on Louisiana Sportsman. He said they're still catching fish all over the lake with 1/16 ounce jig heads fished very slow. Call me a skeptic.

[Afishionado]

I guess I'm not a sceptic anymore after seeing W's post.

Words cannot express my frustration with that G-D Lake .

[AubreyLaHaye458]

Originally Posted by Afishionado

I guess I'm not a sceptic anymore after seeing W's post.



Words cannot express my frustration with that G-D Lake .

How often do you fish the lake? And how long have you been fishing the lake?


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[Afishionado]

Originally Posted by AubreyLaHaye458

How often do you fish the lake? And how long have you been fishing the lake?


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I've been fishing the lake for more than 10 years, but not very frequently. I know where all the major reefs and spots are, but always seem to choose the wrong damn area.

[AubreyLaHaye458]

Originally Posted by Afishionado

I've been fishing the lake for more than 10 years, but not very frequently. I know where all the major reefs and spots are, but always seem to choose the wrong damn area.

Here's what I do, maybe it'll help you, maybe it won't. But I haven't been fishing BL as long as you have.

Be prepared to burn some gas. Pay attention to wind and tide and current and everything. Find the cleanest water possible. Stick and move. If you get to an area and water is muddy or there's no bait moving around, make a move. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Try new things....baits, areas, techniques.

Granted, I've only been fishing BL for like 2 1/2 years but I've been able to put some solid days together and haven't been skunked in quite a while. I was out there Sunday and caught some. Didn't load down the boat but had 6 nice trout.

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[Sightwindow]

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Be prepared to burn some gas.
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From what the man said it doesn't sound like not burning gas was an issue...

[marty f]

Originally Posted by Afishionado

I guess I'm not a sceptic anymore after seeing W's post.

Words cannot express my frustration with that G-D Lake .

Man your taking the fun out of it...........

I drive 3.5 hrs each way and I enjoy just being on the water. Even days I don't catch I leave happy because I learned something.

Last time I was down there dint catch but 2, but Bob showed me a new spot of the channel, and I showed him a spot on the east bank.

Time before that I didn't catch anything, but the tide was so low and N wind blowing it pushed all the water out, I was able to get a good look at some of the marshes I like to fish (No water).

Time before that W and I went all over that lake and then some and only got 2 reds, but I learned, I was on the water.

Ya know when my son and I are out and we are not having much luck, my 12yr old young man has these words of advice for me

"Dad, this is why its called fishin, and not catching"

Have fun with this my friend, don't let it get you to the point you curse the lake, its no fun then. Every time your in that lake make it a goal to learn SOMETHING.

You cant compare yourself to the likes of W and other GUIDES...... this is what they do to put $$ on the table, they are on the water daily, client or not, they have their own network, guides talk to guides DAILY. Ill bet you 100 doughnuts W talks to 3-4 other guides DAILY, as well they contact him daily.

IF Im not mistaken W posted he had a cancelation on Friday and it was open, take him up on it, go with him and talk his ear off. Even if you don't catch but a few you will learn something. I did.

Originally Posted by "W"

Had a cancelation for this Fri
$550 up to 3

[Afishionado]

Thanks for the advice guys. I've thought about taking a guided trip to learn some new spots and techniques, but I don't want to piss off a guide by going with him and then he sees me in the spot a couple days later in my boat. I respect these guys and realize this is their livelihood. I'd never follow or shadow them, that's just wrong. I'm a courteous fisherman and if I see people catching fish, I don't crowd them. I may stop and fish the area, but I give people their space (unlike the a-holes in Vermillion Bay).

I'm just frustrated and venting. I read everything I can about trout fishing but still can't figure these damn fish out. I realize I don't spend as much time on the water as the guides or people who fish a couple times a week, but damn, I should be doing better than I am.

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by Afishionado

Thanks for the advice guys. I've thought about taking a guided trip to learn some new spots and techniques, but I don't want to piss off a guide by going with him and then he sees me in the spot a couple days later in my boat. I respect these guys and realize this is their livelihood. I'd never follow or shadow them, that's just wrong. I'm a courteous fisherman and if I see people catching fish, I don't crowd them. I may stop and fish the area, but I give people their space (unlike the a-holes in Vermillion Bay).

I'm just frustrated and venting. I read everything I can about trout fishing but still can't figure these damn fish out. I realize I don't spend as much time on the water as the guides or people who fish a couple times a week, but damn, I should be doing better than I am.

March and April are some of the toughest months to catch fish consistently on the lake, unless you are on it several times a week

[marty f]

Originally Posted by Afishionado

. I've thought about taking a guided trip to learn some new spots and techniques, but I don't want to piss off a guide by going with him and then he sees me in the spot a couple days later in my boat.

I guess that's where Im lucky, Most guides there focus on Specs, Im a Reds fisherman. In the off chance W comes rolling up to where Im at catching Reds, Id wave him over and and say dig in! or let him know Im not catching crap!

[bayouchub]

Originally Posted by Afishionado

Thanks for the advice guys. I've thought about taking a guided trip to learn some new spots and techniques, but I don't want to piss off a guide by going with him and then he sees me in the spot a couple days later in my boat. I respect these guys and realize this is their livelihood. I'd never follow or shadow them, that's just wrong. I'm a courteous fisherman and if I see people catching fish, I don't crowd them. I may stop and fish the area, but I give people their space (unlike the a-holes in Vermillion Bay).

I'm just frustrated and venting. I read everything I can about trout fishing but still can't figure these damn fish out. I realize I don't spend as much time on the water as the guides or people who fish a couple times a week, but damn, I should be doing better than I am.

So your not supposed to leave extra early the day after the guided trip to beat the guide to the spot he brought you to???

[Afishionado]

Originally Posted by bayouchub

So your not supposed to leave extra early the day after the guided trip to beat the guide to the spot he brought you to???

That might be a little frowned upon.

It's a good way to get a top dog thrown at your head with an "errant cast" by said guide.