Big Lake trip May 4th

[seachaser250]

Taking the in laws out for their first ever saltwater trip...hard to believe i know!

So any tips, general info appreciated!!!

Thanks to yall that do post reports.

["W"]

Yea North Winds 15-25 on Fri
10-15 north on Saturday
Pick another weekend end because it's going to be some bad fishing weather and conditions!!

[ckinchen]

W is right, if you do fish you will need a protected bank, most people will be up in Turners with that hard north wind. If you go in West Cove be very careful.

[Top Dawg]

Bring some warm clothes

["W"]

Turners will be a scratch almost...Due to the water


If you dare to brave the conditions...your only hope is buy some dead or live shrimp haul butt to grand or Lambert weirs.... the water will be pouring out but this will be everyone who is fishing that days plan!!

[seachaser250]

yea i didnt think it would be that great but my weather app is showing 5 to 10 light chop. use the blue whale marine weather app.

What do yall use? sounds like i need to switch.

["W"]

Originally Posted by seachaser250

yea i didnt think it would be that great but my weather app is showing 5 to 10 light chop. use the blue whale marine weather app.

What do yall use? sounds like i need to switch.

I use NOAA...it showing 10-15 Knots but always add 5-7 more on big lake..

Sunday might be the best day..winds should die down by Saturday night

[jchief]

May try windfinder also. http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/calcasieu_pass

W is right on adding the 5 mph for about any site I have found.

[inchspinner]

Weatherbug, wind alert, kplc weather, and twc are all free iphone apps and windfinder.com stays on the money....i use all and you can get a good idea what its gonna do.....

[seachaser250]

thanks for the info guys.

I know spicers has live shrimp but any idea if Cal Point would have any? Im gonna call friday morning when they open to be sure.

["W"]

Thursday Night: North winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Lake waters choppy increasing to rough after midnight. A chance of showers.

Friday: Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Lake waters rough. A slight chance of showers in the morning.

Friday Night: North winds 10 to 15 knots. Lake waters choppy.

Saturday: Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Lake waters choppy

[seachaser250]

thanks W. im deleting that app and ill just have a link to NOAA on my phone.

I'll probably try saturday regardless and hope to catch a few reds. I imagine i'll have to wake up like im going on a duck hunt to catch a spot at a weir lol.

Be out there sunday morning as well for a little while. Just bought my boat last september so this will be my first full spring and summer on the lake. Always fished it with buddy that had a boat. Lot to learn when you're on your own making all the choices.

Appreciate the feedback and I'll be reporting good or bad on monday.