Thread: Tackle advice?

Sacalait?

Originally Posted by trobin

Sacalait?

Yes mostly what I'm after.

Why not just use shiners or tube jigs?

Originally Posted by trobin

Why not just use shiners or tube jigs?

I do also use tube jigs and tip the hook with worm or grass shrimp. Are shiners the same thing as minnows what's the best way to catch shiners?
I've caught lots of panfish in the past but always had access to great bank fishing spots. I'm finding going out in a boat and getting on fish is a whole new ball game lol. The last 10 years I haven't been able to fish much but now work allows me more time and my 4yo is really showing an interest in fishing so I wanna give him a chance to learn this great sport.

Again thanks for any and all advice.

Yes, shiners/minnows--same thing. Most folks will buy their minnows at a local bait store.

I normally fish with jigs instead of live bait.

Originally Posted by free bird

Yes, shiners/minnows--same thing. Most folks will buy their minnows at a local bait store.

I normally fish with jigs instead of live bait.

Cool deal thanks for the info.

I added a couple pics of what I'm working with now. I like to fish bass but find myself moving more towards Crappie lol.

First of all Bayou Black is a large area which consist of many miles of canals that hold fish. Another concern besides the possibility of long rides, although there are closer places to fish, is the Intracoastal Canal runs right through the area. It is the so called main street of the area whose water can become quite rough on windy days and the presence of large tug boats pushing big wakes can be scary.

There are ways to get around without having to run the Intracoastal too far once you know the area. So depending on the size and stability of your boat you need to make some good decision on where to go. My best advice is to get with someone who knows the area well and study the area on Google Earth. A GPS will surely help you get around and back. One good area is the Turtle Bayou field, to reach it you have to travel about one mile on the Intracoastal to get to the pipeline canal that will get you into the area. There is an area you can get to without crossing or riding the Intracoastal that is not much of a boat ride. That is the Shell canals which are just east and south of Bob's. Find some clear water and you should find some fish. There are many dead end canals that produce but as the summer heats up, the water can become stagnate and the fish leave. It all depends on the movement of the water and the rainfall.

For artificial baits it's hard to beat tube jigs in blue and white or black and chartreuse. Shiners or minnows are great early in the season and plastics later as it will be almost impossible to buy shiners in summer. Sometimes small beetle spins or Road Runners also work real good.

One more time, the best advice is to find someone that fishes the area and is willing to show you around, the second is to go at it yourself trying one canal at the time until you get to know them. As I stated before, it's a large area and it's best to concentrate on learning it a piece at the time and slowly expand to other areas.

On another note, the area you are currently fishing has some great fishing. Bayou Boeuf and the area around it has an awful amount of fish. I wish it were a little closer for me to pull to. Pulling to Cannon's landing which is 15 minutes away has me spoiled.

Good luck, good fishing, and be sure to keep that 4 year old safe.
"gene"