New Here, looking for some pointers

New to the area and the rivers around this area. Did find me a fishin hole saturday in henderson though. I hear that you guys are the masters when it comes to this area. I wondered over to henderson this weekend and popped my boat in at that landing just down the road a click from the restaurant Pats. Managed to find a couple keepers but the water was real dirty and the bite was kinda slow. I found some on those drains coming through the highlands and on the trees. looking forward to advice.

Thanks, Bradford

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:welcome Looks like you might be the expert of Henderson

Looks better than anything I did in Henderson Saturday. I think you got them figured out. Welcome to the board.

I aint even sure of the name of that river but I put in at the ramp by the place Pats. There was a whole mess of boats there. I passed by Pats after launchig but didnt catch much up there. Found the most on the way down south. Talked to folks who were catching too so I figured thats just how they bite here! I was happy. I want to try that lake there too.

Welcome CC101....it sounds like you launched in Bayou Amy.....if you go further down that road (away from Pats) you will find several launches across the levee (to your left) to access Henderson ($5).....Henderson is on the other side of the levee....it seems the catching in Amy has been better than Henderson....Henderson is really high right now.....it may turn on when it starts falling.....there is a free public launch in Henderson at the rest area on Interstate 10 (about 10 miles East from Pats)....good luck & glad to have you on board.....

well......now thats a nice haul.....few keepers..pffft.....:welcome........now give us the lowdown and locale........:)

Welcome to the forum Bradford. We need the advice from you it looks like. I was in that same bayou as you Saturday and only managed 5 fish. I didn't go super far South. Did it get way better the further South you went? That was my first trip in there too.

You was using the wrong color . Haha !! Good catch buddy !

Nice catch 101, thanks for posting. I was in Bayou Amy myself Saturday, boated four that I was able to filet. Didn't go that far south to see the drains, wasn't there long enough. You're right, high and dirty. Do like the area though.

Congratulations on a beautiful box of fish. I believe you are pulling our legs about needing advice. LOL. Oh and welcome to the board.

Thanks shiners. I hadnt found a launch in henderson by the interstate but I did see they had one in bute la rose? is that the one you talking about?

I sure do appreciate the kind words. I just spent most of my time fishin next to the trees and those little tree stumps sticking out the water by them. Once I figured out that they was right next to them thats pretty much what I did all day. I was kinda worried about snakes in those trees tho! I caught a couple shellcrackers a bass or two and a few rock bass to. Didnt catch much early. Most was between 10 and 12 oclock then its like they just quit til later in the day. So i just used that time to eat my snacks the wife sent me. I definitly am looking forward to fishing in that lake. Sure is pretty but man they sure does have a bunch of tree stumps in there.

Welcome 101. The free public landing is at the Butte LaRose exit. It is right between the East and West I-10 elevated roadway. There is also a visitors center there. Check it out on Google Earth and you'll see what I mean.
"gene"

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Thanks shiners. I hadnt found a launch in henderson by the interstate but I did see they had one in bute la rose? is that the one you talking about?

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yep....see post by PPG........

Looks like mostly black crappie

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Originally Posted by Oldyankee

Looks like mostly black crappie

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Yes, and I cheated a lil and put the small ones on the bottom!

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Originally Posted by crappiecatchin101

Yes, and I cheated a lil and put the small ones on the bottom!

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I thought we all do that. :)

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Originally Posted by mermentau

I thought we all do that. :)

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Well... If its all small ones just get REAL close[emoji228]

Nice

Nice job ! When you went south did you go to the right or stay straight when it split ?

Looking at your catch, I don't think you need any pointers, you need an apprentice!!!!