Friendly advice reels in fish
When I arrived at the Pier 90 boat launch Monday afternoon, launch attendant George Garcia was indulging in a catnap when he raised his head to tell say, “You’re crazy if you don’t try to catch specks and reds in Bayou Couba.” “Fish have been stacked-up for two weeks from Bayou Couba to Lafitte,” he continued.
Anglers say that the best baits have been the chrome and blue-top rattletrap, ¼ ounce gold spoon, and the gold spinner with any color sparkle beetle – black and chartreuse, purple and white glow, and the avocado and red tail.
So I headed out and 20 minutes later made my first cast. While fishing long the banks, someone from another boat yelled out, “Put on a chrome rattletrap with a blue top!”
It wasn’t long before my bait hit the water and was reeling in my first of three fish.
The water conditions were perfect. A light north-westerly wind, an out going tidal movement, clear water and bait everywhere.
I figured three red fish would be enough for the pit, so I cranked up the motor and enjoyed the ride home.
Lake Cataouatche was smooth as glass and George was right – you’re crazy not to be fishing for specks and reds in Bayou Couba Thanks George for the great advice.
Hunting season just around the corner
Here in Louisiana traditional activity for this time of year is hunting different type of wildlife.
If you enjoy this sport, then you probably find it as great way to relieve some stress, get close to your family and friends, and as a means of putting wild game on your family’s dinner table.
It is however, not an endeavor without risk. Whether you use a bow and arrow, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloader, or one of the many weapons available for hunting, your safety and the safety of those around you is of greatest importance.
Remember that a mistake made when using a weapon can often lead to the worst of consequences, which cannot be undone once they occur
Here are some simple reminders for you to think about, to be more safety conscious while you hunt.
•Be aware at all times of the direction you are pointing your weapon.
•Be careful you know what is in your line of fire at all times – what is in front, behind and to the sides of your intended target.
•Be certain you know what it is you are shooting at.
•Make sure your weapon is unloaded and out of the reach of children when not in use.
•Dress for the weather and with proper required colors of clothing to keep you readily identifiable to others in the field.
•Let others know where you are, and when you will be returning.
•Alcohol and weapons do not mix. Don’t let it impair your ability to be smart and safe.
•Be careful while climbing in or out of hunting stands, using three points of contact, and never carrying a weapon while climbing.
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