Larto 2017 Gathering pt 1

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01-30-2017, 09:26 AM
shadow

Larto 2017 Gathering pt 1

Well the 2017 Larto gathering has come and gone and a great time was had by all. We caught LOTS of fish but not a ton of keepers but enough to feed everyone Saturday and everyone got to bring some home. Here are the pictures.
Anyone remember this guy?! (Slab Hunter)
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Cyberwolf with a nice one
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Deacon contributing to our catch Saturday with a nice one.
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Skippa Chippa with Spot. Spot was telling him where to fish!
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Cyberwolf and Chloee
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BamaFan and Garrett
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Jlaughlin and his son Matthew
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Man this event is really going to the dogs! But in a good way!
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Me with a couple of nice ones
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The man, the myth, the LEGEND! Beaubayou! Bruce, we sure do ENJOY your shore lunches for us!!!
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BamaFan's wife, Mrs. Cindy and Oldyankee trying to hide by the post! lol
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Several pictures from Saturday nights fish fry. A special THANKS to Jlaughlin's wife Julie for helping me out with the pictures!
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01-30-2017, 09:33 AM
shadow

Pt. 2
A special thanks to the chefs Deacon and BamaFan and to everyone that brought something to this to make it a successful gathering! THANKS!!!
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Almost didn't get to the food for pictures before it was gone!
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And now for some fish pictures!
I caught a "racing" crappie, don't remember catching one of these at Larto before.
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And for a bonus, can anyone that wasn't at the event tell me what is wrong with this fish?!
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Here is a hint!
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01-30-2017, 10:18 AM
Andrews

Looks like a good weekend, hate I missed it but I got my garden tilled and ready. Also caught a few fish over the weekend, water is finially clearing up some on St. John. Still 3" above pool stage, gates are open letting water out maybe they will pick up soon.
01-30-2017, 11:01 AM
NwLa sacalait

Looks like y'all had a great time!! I'm going to make it to one someday. Great post and pics[emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106]

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01-30-2017, 11:01 AM
Dapet

Looks like he's missing a side fin. Sorry I missed the outing, but I had a conflict. I did get to go Friday. I met skippa chippa and spot and another cdc member. Forgot his name. Anyway, my partner and me didn't catch much at all. came back with 4 and we should have thrown 3 of those back. Fishing shiners at youngbloods. But don't go by that. Everybody else was catching fish all around us. And this 1 guy was fishing 4 jigs on two poles. He was catching 1 after another right by us. After seeing that picture of Slab Hunter, I think it was him. And he was catching some nice ones. Gonna have to pm him and see if that was him. Looks like yall had a great time. Maybe next year.
01-30-2017, 11:17 AM
shadow

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Originally Posted by Dapet

Looks like he's missing a side fin. Sorry I missed the outing, but I had a conflict. I did get to go Friday. I met skippa chippa and spot and another cdc member. Forgot his name. Anyway, my partner and me didn't catch much at all. came back with 4 and we should have thrown 3 of those back. Fishing shiners at youngbloods. But don't go by that. Everybody else was catching fish all around us. And this 1 guy was fishing 4 jigs on two poles. He was catching 1 after another right by us. After seeing that picture of Slab Hunter, I think it was him. And he was catching some nice ones. Gonna have to pm him and see if that was him. Looks like yall had a great time. Maybe next year.

Yea, that was probably Slab Hunter but don't be disappointed if he doesn't respond, he hasn't been on here in a LONG time. He is the one that taught me everything I know about this type of fishing. I fish 2 rods with 4 jigs on each just like he does. He always seems to catch big fish but he has been fishing that lake for YEARS! And yes that is what was wrong with that fish, he must have been swimming in circles! lol
01-30-2017, 11:23 AM
jfsiski

Sounds like it was alot of fun. Would have liked to have been there fishing, but was on call for work. Heading there this weekend to the camp with the wife and little man. Were the fish starting to move into the shallows or are they still deep?
01-30-2017, 11:27 AM
shadow

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Originally Posted by jfsiski

Sounds like it was alot of fun. Would have liked to have been there fishing, but was on call for work. Heading there this weekend to the camp with the wife and little man. Were the fish starting to move into the shallows or are they still deep?

There are still plenty of fish deep and there are fish in 12 fow also. The only issue with the 12 fow is you will get hung up alot more. I did see a guy pitching a cork and jig about 3' under it into the edges of the brush and doing pretty well. So they are really scattered all over now but if the weather stays warm all week, I would suggest trying shallow.
01-30-2017, 11:48 AM
Beaubayou

Glad ya'll enjoyed the food. I enjoyed the company and meeting new folks. We will do it again.

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01-30-2017, 11:49 AM
Beaubayou

I think Spot forgot his leash at the camp.

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01-30-2017, 11:51 AM
jfsiski

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Originally Posted by shadow

There are still plenty of fish deep and there are fish in 12 fow also. The only issue with the 12 fow is you will get hung up alot more. I did see a guy pitching a cork and jig about 3' under it into the edges of the brush and doing pretty well. So they are really scattered all over now but if the weather stays warm all week, I would suggest trying shallow.

Thanks for the info. I usually find em but it's good to have that info. Been fishing there my whole life and had the camp since 2009. Last spring was cut short due to the flood. Tore them up first weekend in March then camp got flooded the week after. Spent the entire summer renovating. My little boy is just getting to the perfect age and can fish with just a little help from mom and I. Really excited for this spring now that hunting season is over.
01-30-2017, 12:09 PM
RMGeorge

Man, I hate I missed that! What a great gathering and great pictures!
I'm calling Uncle Bud's and reserving a cabin for next year!
01-30-2017, 12:39 PM
shadow

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Originally Posted by Beaubayou

I think Spot forgot his leash at the camp.

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Yea Bruce, Chip said something about that but I thought he went back over there and got it.
01-30-2017, 06:19 PM
Skippa Chippa

We sure did, that evening when I remembered we left it it was to rough to come back. I'm heading back Wednesday wind permiting, if it is still on the porch I will pick it up. Once again thanks for the shore lunch, I enjoyed the Shrimp and Corn Chouder . Hope your wife is feeling better. Chip
01-30-2017, 06:26 PM
Beaubayou

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Originally Posted by Skippa Chippa

We sure did, that evening when I remembered we left it it was to rough to come back. I'm heading back Wednesday wind permiting, if it is still on the porch I will pick it up. Once again thanks for the shore lunch, I enjoyed the Shrimp and Corn Chouder . Hope your wife is feeling better. Chip

Skippa I picked it up but I will put it back by the stairs, we will be here until late Wednesday afternoon, if you don't make it PM me your address and I will send it to you.

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01-30-2017, 08:39 PM
jchag1718

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dapet

Looks like he's missing a side fin. Sorry I missed the outing, but I had a conflict. I did get to go Friday. I met skippa chippa and spot and another cdc member. Forgot his name. Anyway, my partner and me didn't catch much at all. came back with 4 and we should have thrown 3 of those back. Fishing shiners at youngbloods. But don't go by that. Everybody else was catching fish all around us. And this 1 guy was fishing 4 jigs on two poles. He was catching 1 after another right by us. After seeing that picture of Slab Hunter, I think it was him. And he was catching some nice ones. Gonna have to pm him and see if that was him. Looks like yall had a great time. Maybe next year.

The other CDC member you met was me, Jeff. I was fishing with my Dad. We fished with shiners all day. We fished 16-17 feet deep and finished with 31 plus 2 catfish. We fished around Youngbloods til noon and then moved to the Buzzard's Roost. From the pictures, its looks like all had a great time. I got a report today from a buddy. He fished Youngbloods with shiners and had his limit by 11:00am.:fish
01-30-2017, 10:22 PM
Pastor

Yep, I hate I missed this one. Maybe next year. Or, maybe Toledo Bend.
01-31-2017, 07:45 AM
shadow

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchag1718

The other CDC member you met was me, Jeff. I was fishing with my Dad. We fished with shiners all day. We fished 16-17 feet deep and finished with 31 plus 2 catfish. We fished around Youngbloods til noon and then moved to the Buzzard's Roost. From the pictures, its looks like all had a great time. I got a report today from a buddy. He fished Youngbloods with shiners and had his limit by 11:00am.:fish

jchag1718 and Dapet, sure wish yall could have come around to Uncle Buds to meet everyone for supper Friday & Saturday nights but I understand sometimes we have other things to do. jchag, I had a buddy that went yesterday too and caught his limit by 11:00 fishing jigs. Not sure what area he was fishing though.
01-31-2017, 05:58 PM
jchag1718

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow

jchag1718 and Dapet, sure wish yall could have come around to Uncle Buds to meet everyone for supper Friday & Saturday nights but I understand sometimes we have other things to do. jchag, I had a buddy that went yesterday too and caught his limit by 11:00 fishing jigs. Not sure what area he was fishing though.

Yep. It's on! I'm going back Friday.:fish
01-31-2017, 08:03 PM
Oldyankee

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Originally Posted by shadow

jchag1718 and Dapet, sure wish yall could have come around to Uncle Buds to meet everyone for supper Friday & Saturday nights but I understand sometimes we have other things to do. jchag, I had a buddy that went yesterday too and caught his limit by 11:00 fishing jigs. Not sure what area he was fishing though.

Against the bank?
02-01-2017, 12:23 AM
jlaughlin72

Dwyane, I think I caught 4 of the blacknose crappie on this trip.. I have caught some there before, but it was usually 1 or maybe 2 in a trip before.
We ended up keeping 85. 51 saturday and 34 sunday morning, and Justin ended up with 41 for the weekend but didn't fish as long as we did... All of our fish were caught in 12 fow fishing near the bottom. Here are a couple pics of our fish.

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02-01-2017, 07:38 AM
shadow

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Originally Posted by Oldyankee

Against the bank?

He didn't say but knowing him, I would say no.
02-01-2017, 08:52 AM
Andrews

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlaughlin72

Dwyane, I think I caught 4 of the blacknose crappie on this trip.. I have caught some there before, but it was usually 1 or maybe 2 in a trip before.
We ended up keeping 85. 51 saturday and 34 sunday morning, and Justin ended up with 41 for the weekend but didn't fish as long as we did... All of our fish were caught in 12 fow fishing near the bottom. Here are a couple pics of our fish.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psssxefs4t.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps8hpywrx3.jpg

Now that's my kinda of pic rite there!! Congrats

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02-01-2017, 10:51 AM
Dapet

Going back tomorrow.

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02-02-2017, 07:03 AM
Duckcomando

Looks like y'all had a good time. Thanks for sharing.
02-03-2017, 09:35 AM
BamaFan

Cindy and myself just wanted to let everyone know how much we enjoyed the weekend. It was nice seeing old friends and meeting new. Dwyane thanks to you for spearheading the gathering, that's a lot of work. Bruce the lunch was awesome! Thanks for doing that for us. We look forward to seeing you all again soon.
STEVE