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| 564.1 | OK, I'm jealous | HEFTY::CUZZONES | if it feels nice, dont think twice | Mon Jan 04 1988 12:14 | 15 |
| Mike,
A suggestion or two ... if you want to cut the price some;
1. Bring your own tackle. Bassin' tackle is bassin' tackle.
2. You don't need a guide every day. More than two guided days
in a weeks fishing on the same Lake seems unnecessary. He/She should
be able to point you to some productive areas for the remainder
of the week.
3. You might look for camping accomodations.
Good luck,
Steve
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| 564.2 | Save your money | DPDMAI::BEAZLEY | | Mon Jan 04 1988 12:18 | 16 |
| Mike,
If you and your son would like to try some Louisiana fishing(similar
to Florida) on a natural lake filled with cypress trees, you are
welcome to come to my place. Just give me adequate notice. The only
cost is your airfare and food. There are a couple of restaurants
fairly close by and cooking facilities at the camp. Since it is
a private camp, I don't know about the availability of guides at
the public camps.
The fishing at that time of year varies from excellent to lousey
depending upon the spawing season which in turn depends upon the
weather.
Let me know if you are interested. My DTN is 451-2963 and my mail
is DPDMAI::BEAZLEY or Bob Beazley@DLO.
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| 564.3 | | FEISTY::TOMAS | Joe | Mon Jan 04 1988 12:57 | 27 |
| Mike,
Just a follow-up to Bob's offer...
As Bob said, he own's a camp on Lake Bisteneau that is often the site of
BassMaster's tourneys. Bob extended an invitation to me a couple of years
ago when I was down in Dallas for DECUS and we headed out to his camp for
the weekend after the show was over. The place is really super! It's the
first time I ever fished "southern" waters and I was really impressed.
The lake is about 7-9 miles long and is LOADED with cypress tress, duckweed
and all sorts of bassy structure! You can position your boat in a grove of
cypress trees and have no less than 30-50 trees to cast to without moving!
And any one of them can hold a sizeable bass!
One thing, however, that you should consider. Unlike Florida, most
Louisiana lakes don't have the strain of bass that grow to 10-20 lbs. A
8-10 pounder is considered a hawg down there. So, it becomes a decision of
saving $$$ and settling for smaller fish....OR...spending BIG BUCKS and head
to Florida where you still may only end up with an 8-10 pounder! (not that
that's anything to sneeze at!)
You might want to at least give Bob a call to chat...he's a true southern
gentleman!
-Joe-
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| 564.4 | Wish I was going | MMO01::LOYD | | Mon Jan 04 1988 17:00 | 8 |
| Mike,
My partner took his wife down there last year and had a great time,
he was going about the same route as you except he only took three
days. He brought back pictures so he couldn't lie. They threw
back several 9 to 10 lb'ers. His wife hooked into a 13.10 that
is on his wall now. All of the fishing was done tight line with
river shiners. As with all fishing trips the weather dictates whether
you a good time or a great time....
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| 564.5 | I'll be there in March.... | MENSCH::SCHOLZ | Ron....and thanks for all the fish | Tue Jan 05 1988 02:26 | 10 |
| Mike,
Read note 91 for more info on Okeechobee.
Some of these camps are not all that great...old equipment, boats
etc. There are some new ones down there, like Roland Martins', that
you might want to check out. Call some of the numbers, or write
to the places mentioned in note 91.
Have a great time, Ranger Ron
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| 564.6 | Louisiana southerners... | TOMCAT::MIKE | | Wed Jan 06 1988 07:40 | 12 |
| re. .2
Mr Louisiana fisherman, I have a friend in my office that is working
up here but comes from louisiana and his family lives down there..
Would you care to give me some info on where you are located and
the names of the fishing place/hot spots - may be you guys might
know each other - My friends name is P.J. Gordon from Ponchatoula
Louisiana and lives on vellie street... Were just curious.. thanks
MIke
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| 564.7 | Whots dis stuff comin don from de sky?? | DPDMAI::BEAZLEY | | Thu Jan 07 1988 15:53 | 15 |
| Well, let me see now... Ponchatoula is ni Tangipahoa Parish, just
south of Hammond, on de banks ob de beautiful Lake Pontchartrain.
Down dere dey fish in de Bogue Chitto River, de Tchefuncte River,
de Tickfaw River, Lake Maurepas an Lake Pontchartrain. You pepples
op der don try to pronounce dese, it jes might be hazardous to your
health!!
Me, I come from furthur north, op near Campti, jes north of Dry
Prong. De bes fishin roun dere is Toledo Bend Reservoir(new), Black
Lake, Saline Lake, Clear Lake, Caddo Lake, an Lake Bistineau. All
my fishin if freshwater, but I magin he does som saltwater fishin
as well. Its only bout 200 miles between us. Ast your fran if he
wud share some boudin(boo-dan) wit you an watch him smile..
Coonass
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