Some friends and I had a pretty good day with the trout yesterday. We caught ‘em wading in about 2’-4’ of water on plastic and top water (Top Dog). As a bonus, I caught a nice bull red in about 3’. He bit the plastic, also.
Harold Wilcox
www.haroldshogwash.com
Nice mess of fine trout there 
I would call that a pretty good day too:smiley:
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
What part of Louisiana were you in?? Those are some nice trout (that red is beautiful) and what is the P/P limit on trout there?
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Originally posted by Cracker LarryNice mess of fine trout there
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
Thank you, Capt. Larry. The ten of us had 250 trout…that’s ten limits.
Harold Wilcox
www.haroldshogwash.com
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Originally posted by redfish4sureWhat part of Louisiana were you in?? Those are some nice trout (that red is beautiful) and what is the P/P limit on trout there?
Thank you! We were fishing out of Venice. The limit on trout is 25 per person per day.
Harold Wilcox
www.haroldshogwash.com
I gotta make a trip down to Venice!!! Nice catch!
Mark Ingle
NauticStar 1810 Merc 90
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Originally posted by JumpNCobiaI gotta make a trip down to Venice!!! Nice catch!
Mark Ingle
NauticStar 1810 Merc 90
Mark, it’ll spoil you! 
Harold Wilcox
www.haroldshogwash.com
Too late for that!!! I fished the Bull Red fall run in Charleston two years ago and I have pretty much given up freshwater!!! Congrats on the nice red too!
Mark Ingle
NauticStar 1810 Merc 90
I been after em 50+ years and that is by far the most trout I’ve ever seen,I know yall had some fun that day!
You can’t catch fish on a dry line
Nice catch, I’m guessing the ten of you had that boat loaded down.
2005 Sea Hunt 212 Triton
“Head East”
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Originally posted by Head EastNice catch, I’m guessing the ten of you had that boat loaded down.
2005 Sea Hunt 212 Triton
“Head East”
The ten of us went in two 22’ Ranger Bay Boats. As soon as we were on site, we all got out and waded.
Harold Wilcox
www.haroldshogwash.com
Is the same place where you can take a seaplane to? I saw an article about that option in Saltwater magazine and a show on the WFN. Good stuff!
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Originally posted by hwilcoxquote:
Originally posted by Head EastNice catch, I’m guessing the ten of you had that boat loaded down.
2005 Sea Hunt 212 Triton
“Head East”
The ten of us went in two 22’ Ranger Bay Boats. As soon as we were on site, we all got out and waded.
Harold Wilcox
www.haroldshogwash.com
redfish4sure, yes it is. Two float planes came in while we were fishing. I see float planes there quite often. I’ve often wondered what they charge for shuttling folks out there to fish. I know I’d take 'em in my boat for a whole lot less.
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Originally posted by redfish4sureIs the same place where you can take a seaplane to? I saw an article about that option in Saltwater magazine and a show on the WFN. Good stuff!
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Originally posted by hwilcoxquote:
Originally posted by Head EastNice catch, I’m guessing the ten of you had that boat loaded down.
2005 Sea Hunt 212 Triton
“Head East”
The ten of us went in two 22’ Ranger Bay Boats. As soon as we were on site, we all got out and waded.
Harold Wilcox
www.haroldshogwash.com
Harold Wilcox
www.haroldshogwash.com
Looked like an awesome day, memories.
2005 Sea Hunt 212 Triton
“Head East”
I appreciate your replies, Harold. What guide service are using out of Venice and where do you stay? Although the fishing looks FANTASTIC, I have heard there isn’t much else down that way. Can you give some ■■■■■■■■ of that aspect of your trips there?
Thanks, Mike.
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Originally posted by hwilcoxredfish4sure, yes it is. Two float planes came in while we were fishing. I see float planes there quite often. I’ve often wondered what they charge for shuttling folks out there to fish. I know I’d take 'em in my boat for a whole lot less.
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Originally posted by redfish4sureIs the same place where you can take a seaplane to? I saw an article about that option in Saltwater magazine and a show on the WFN. Good stuff!
2005 Sea Hunt 212 Triton
“Head East”
Harold Wilcox
www.haroldshogwash.com
Hi Mike,
I don’t use guides, but I can recommend some good ones. The first two I recommend are Captain Larry Averitt and Captain Brent Roy. Both are on Facebook and both have websites. There share a camp/house together with one other guy. They are not business partners, but they do help each other, especially when there’s a group too big for one boat.
When I go, I stay in my houseboat/camp/floating man cave. There are lots of places to rent by the day or by the week. For 2-3 people, accommodations are available through Venice Marina. For larger groups, I’d look into renting a houseboat. Fred Lewis has a couple that he rents directly if you call him, but they are also available through VRBO.
As for things to do in that area, I’ve told friends (especially ladies) if you aren’t fishing or working on an oil rig, you really don’t have any business in Venice. The first time I went down there, I noticed that it is only about 65 miles from New Orleans. I thought, GREAT! I can fish, come in and clean up, and go into New Orleans at night. In reality, I’ve been going since before Katrina, and I’ve NEVER gone back into New Orleans at night. It’s an hour and a half drive each way. All I want to do at night is rest.
The fishing is fantastic, but weather in the spring has ruined many trips. It’s very difficult to plan a month or two in advance, because you can’t count on the weather cooperating. In the summer months, weather is much more cooperative.
If you’d like to talk about any more particulars, feel free to give me a call at 931-607-8784.
Hope this info has answered a few questions.
In the morning, I’m going back to Venice and will be there for at least the next two weeks…maybe a little longer.
Harold Wilcox
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Originally posted by redfish4sureI appreciate your replies, Harold. What guide service are using out of Venice and where do you stay? Although the fishing lo
THANKS for all the great advice, Harold. I will call you in a couple weeks to chat a little more. This trip would be for my wife as she LOVES to fish and Venice is definitely a bucket list item.
Tight lines, Mike.
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Originally posted by hwilcoxHi Mike,
I don’t use guides, but I can recommend some good ones. The first two I recommend are Captain Larry Averitt and Captain Brent Roy. Both are on Facebook and both have websites. There share a camp/house together with one other guy. They are not business partners, but they do help each other, especially when there’s a group too big for one boat.
When I go, I stay in my houseboat/camp/floating man cave. There are lots of places to rent by the day or by the week. For 2-3 people, accommodations are available through Venice Marina. For larger groups, I’d look into renting a houseboat. Fred Lewis has a couple that he rents directly if you call him, but they are also available through VRBO.
As for things to do in that area, I’ve told friends (especially ladies) if you aren’t fishing or working on an oil rig, you really don’t have any business in Venice. The first time I went down there, I noticed that it is only about 65 miles from New Orleans. I thought, GREAT! I can fish, come in and clean up, and go into New Orleans at night. In reality, I’ve been going since before Katrina, and I’ve NEVER gone back into New Orleans at night. It’s an hour and a half drive each way. All I want to do at night is rest.
The fishing is fantastic, but weather in the spring has ruined many trips. It’s very difficult to plan a month or two in advance, because you can’t count on the weather cooperating. In the summer months, weather is much more cooperative.
If you’d like to talk about any more particulars, feel free to give me a call at 931-607-8784.
Hope this info has answered a few questions.
In the morning, I’m going back to Venice an
I about shat my pants thinking that was here
Crazy thing is the trout fishing in the Biloxi marsh is more consistent. That whole state is Spec heaven. Think how good it would be if the cut the limit to 15. I take it the river level is fairly low…?
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Originally posted by RedstripeCrazy thing is the trout fishing in the Biloxi marsh is more consistent. That whole state is Spec heaven. Think how good it would be if the cut the limit to 15. I take it the river level is fairly low…?
Actually, the river is way too high. It’s really going to get good when the river goes down.
Harold