My Disney World AKA The Atchafalaya Swamp

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08-28-2015, 08:47 PM
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My Disney World AKA The Atchafalaya Swamp

Launch out of the By You Pigeon Landing mid morning. Nice and cool ride down the buy U. Plenty of birds feeding in the shallows.

Passed up the Big Pigeon intersection went right by Cross bayou too. Water looks just right. Stoped at the old radio tower area and wouldn't you know 4 boats in my canal and two on my spot.:big grin

Moved on down Little Pigeon and hit my spots towards the back. Pick up a few sacs, Medium size but thick across the shoulders.

Next to the Lake. Grand Lake that is. Bunch of boats running and gunning. Picked up a few more sacs on a willow tree. It's always good for a few. found some stripers, played with them must of caught a couple of dozen before some idiots ran their boat right threw em.

Up big Pigeon and passed half a dozen boats. Just didn't want to join the crowds. Made my way down the reed canal and stop at my spot and it was game on.:yikes Properly kept a cope of dozen there and threw back as many.

Time to check some other areas. Threw the zig zag and up by you long. Went to my spot up postillion. Found them 3' under a cork. On a run out. Tube jig, black, green, chart-use. 1/16 minnow head.#4 sickle hook.
08-28-2015, 08:53 PM
PawPaw Gene

That sure is a long one you got there. Nice mess in the box and it sounds like you had a great boat ride also. Thanks for the report and pictures. Did you see any dead water while riding.
"gene"
08-28-2015, 09:02 PM
jig rig

No bad water PPG. I was happy to see it (good water)after bayou Sorrel last week
08-28-2015, 09:06 PM
jig rig

I caught the long one twice. Gan't remember catching one before. Wouldn't leave my jig alone.
08-28-2015, 09:14 PM
pbouy

PawPaw:
It looks like it might be time to pay you back for that tour you gave me a couple of months ago. I don't usually do well in Pigeon but I'm game if you are. I've got plenty vacation time left so we need to go during the week to avoid most of that traffic. Just let me know your thoughts.

Paul

PS- Maybe we can get JR to join us and show us that willow tree! LOL
08-28-2015, 09:24 PM
Mr Breeze

Nice going- fun trip

Thanks JR

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Originally Posted by pbouy

PawPaw:
It looks like it might be time to pay you back for that tour you gave me a couple of months ago. I don't usually do well in Pigeon but I'm game if you are. I've got plenty vacation time left so we need to go during the week to avoid most of that traffic. Just let me know your thoughts.

Paul

PS- Maybe we can get JR to join us and show us that willow tree! LOL
08-28-2015, 09:25 PM
jig rig

Hey PB,

Ain't git in my tree, but I'll put u on some good spots.
08-28-2015, 09:31 PM
pbouy

I'll take it JR. I can't seem to put it all together in Pigeon for some reason. It seems all I ever do is ride and hunt 'em. Worse than a bass fisherman!
The guy I work with and me are going Sunday afternoon to check out the Bayou Corne area. Haven't been in many moons. I gotta know. Gonna come in from Pierre Part Bay and work backwards and also hit Bay Alcede if time permits. I'll post Sunday night what we find.

PB
08-28-2015, 09:43 PM
RMGeorge

JR, your report and pictures sure do make me want to give the basin a try. Just wish it wasn't so far away.
Nice job!
08-28-2015, 09:51 PM
LouisianaFishNut

I was thinking "ooh...ahhh." right up until I scrolled down and saw a snake hanging in your hand...then it was "Ohhhh.. and eeeww"! lol Sounds like a great day on the water though and sure got a box full to bring home. Great post. Thanks!
08-28-2015, 11:01 PM
Sac-a-lait D.A.

Mighty pretty J.R...man, u covered a lot of territory! That had to b a lot of fun!
08-29-2015, 06:39 AM
Gator Bait

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Originally Posted by RMGeorge

JR, your report and pictures sure do make me want to give the basin a try. Just wish it wasn't so far away.
Nice job!

You got that right. Fished it often when we lived in Baton Rouge...but now we live in south TX on the Mexican border. It's a day and a half to get there!
08-29-2015, 06:48 AM
Gator Bait

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Originally Posted by pbouy

I'll take it JR. I can't seem to put it all together in Pigeon for some reason. It seems all I ever do is ride and hunt 'em. Worse than a bass fisherman!
The guy I work with and me are going Sunday afternoon to check out the Bayou Corne area. Haven't been in many moons. I gotta know. Gonna come in from Pierre Part Bay and work backwards and also hit Bay Alcede if time permits. I'll post Sunday night what we find.

PB

Let me know what you find. I live in south TX now, but am passing through there twice in about a month. Was thinking of bringing my new Carolina Skiff and staying a couple of days (each way) at the cabins on Bayou Corne. We can cover a lot of water from that base camp!
08-29-2015, 12:35 PM
jig rig

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Originally Posted by Sac-a-lait D.A.

Mighty pretty J.R...man, u covered a lot of territory! That had to b a lot of fun!

My plan was to cover a lot and check water conditions and the bite :biggrin
08-29-2015, 02:37 PM
Micropterus salmoides

Looks like a blast. Don't see much of a hole in that grass for them lite jigs you fish, butta guess there's a method to your madness cuz it always works for ya.
08-29-2015, 05:33 PM
jig rig

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Originally Posted by Micropterus salmoides

Looks like a blast. Don't see much of a hole in that grass for them lite jigs you fish, butta guess there's a method to your madness cuz it always works for ya.

Ya gotta poke one first:biggrin
08-29-2015, 05:39 PM
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08-29-2015, 08:41 PM
mermentau

What a great report. More like that and I could stay home and enjoy and save gas. :)
08-29-2015, 10:47 PM
Sac-a-lait D.A.

That is some very healthy looking fish!! Beautiful
08-30-2015, 07:18 AM
PawPaw Gene

Paul sorry for the late reply. Linda had her back surgery and I'm busy trying to keep up both house and yard.

I'll gladly join you even if it's for a boat ride, of course we sure could use JR for a guide. I can't go this coming week but after that I should be good to go.
"gene"
08-30-2015, 08:09 AM
pbouy

PPG:
Twll Ms. Linda I wish her a speedy recovery and that she'll soon be able to handle that rough water again.
I can go pretty much any time. I just need a couple of days' notice to do my vacation paperwork. Because of the crowds, it would be better to go during the week instead of the weekend. Just give me a shout when you're ready. 225-205-1428

Paul
08-30-2015, 08:59 AM
Tony the Tiger

Love the swamp. Y'all's looks just like our Mobile Tensaw delta. I don't think we have quite as much boat traffic though.
08-30-2015, 07:57 PM
pbouy

As promised:
Launched at Landry's in Pierre Part Bay and fished the first dead end canal on the left just before the lake. Water looked great and action was good. Mostly too small to keep but lots ofaction. Had a few keepers. Sacs and bass. Even caught a nice sized gar but didn't keep him. Ran out of time and couldn't make it into Grand Bayou towards Bayou Corne. I think a morning run would be better cause about 4:30, they got lockjaw and all action stopped. Wouldn't hit anything.
08-30-2015, 10:52 PM
PawPaw Gene

Encouraging report Paul. It's good to hear of something swimming in that area.
"gene"
08-31-2015, 08:05 AM
prefers shiners

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Originally Posted by pbouy

As promised:
Launched at Landry's in Pierre Part Bay and fished the first dead end canal on the left just before the lake. Water looked great and action was good. Mostly too small to keep but lots ofaction. Had a few keepers. Sacs and bass. Even caught a nice sized gar but didn't keep him. Ran out of time and couldn't make it into Grand Bayou towards Bayou Corne. I think a morning run would be better cause about 4:30, they got lockjaw and all action stopped. Wouldn't hit anything.

I like fishing that first dead end also.....good for bass......usually hit it if I get close to that area.....