Salt water get together in Louisiana

Hey guys/gals here are a few dates to pick from for the salt water get together. These MAY be subject to change but these are the ones I have for now. We will go with what the majority wants. This is a public poll.

I would like to invite ALL that want to come. You don't have to be from Louisiana I would love to see some members from other states come down and enjoy some fishing,crabbing, and shrimping with us! I will post some pictures from previous gatherings a little later so yall will have an idea of what kind of BIG FUN we have!

Some pictures from the 2007 Salt Water Gathering.
The Crabs
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The Shrimp
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This wasn't caught at the gathering but was caught at the same place that we catch the shrimp and crabs!
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This was also caught at another wier that we catch the shrimp and crabs at.
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Another one, this one was caught at the same wier the red was caught at but at a different time.
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This one was caught at the gathering and it was at yet another wier that we shrimp and crab at.
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This is Jlaughlin's son (far right) and Jlaughlin (far left) and our wifes (his is the one with the arms raised) castnetting for shrimp at one of the wiers.
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And if that is not enough to get yall to want to come, here is a few of the extras that you get.
Home made cooking!
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I do have more pictues and will post some later but didn't want to bog down the members with dial up.

Dwyane, just let me know when it is,I didn't vote because I can be there whenever, but you already knew that. Looking forward to it.

Dwayne...i Sent An Email A While Back To You About Places To Stay, Etc. Can You Give Me Some Info.....jim

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Originally Posted by BENTHOOK2

Dwayne...i Sent An Email A While Back To You About Places To Stay, Etc. Can You Give Me Some Info.....jim

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Hey Mr.Jim, I replied to it. Did you not get it?

My wife and i would love to come down there we have never been down there, and have never been shrimpin and we would both love to give it a try. Is there a camp ground to stay at? Or where does everyone stay at, Do people bring there boats? Looks like a great time, cant wait

Where does this take place? In the lake Charles area? I live in the Houston area, so it would be pretty close. any other details?

Dave

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Originally Posted by DOCK-SHOOTER95

My wife and i would love to come down there we have never been down there, and have never been shrimpin and we would both love to give it a try. Is there a camp ground to stay at? Or where does everyone stay at, Do people bring there boats? Looks like a great time, cant wait

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There are a few RV campgrounds close or there are hotels in Lake Charles that you can stay at. There are a few rent houses at the lake but they start out at $135 a night, I believe. We usually do the crab boils at my house. Most people do bring there boats as the places that we go, you need a boat. If you decide you don't want to bring your boat there are a couple of places that I can show you to crab, but I would recommend bringing a boat.

I will try to get the #'s of the RV campgrounds when I get home or Johnny, if you are reading this maybe you can do a search for them and get them posted for me. ;)

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Originally Posted by TxBigRed

Where does this take place? In the lake Charles area? I live in the Houston area, so it would be pretty close. any other details?

Dave

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Yes, this takes place south of Lake Charles. I usually do the crab/shrimp boils/ fish fry at my house and we usually meet up at the lake or I have people follow me down to Rockafeller (Hour away from my house) to chase the shrimp and crabs. Sometimes we get lucky and don't have alot of wind and can do everything 5 minutes from my house at Calcasieu Lake (Big Lake as it is known by the locals).

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Not a common fish to big lake although I did catch this one on the south end.
Triple Tail = Great Eating!
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Fishin Magician and crews catch from 2006 get together
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Fishin Magician useing a new technique to land a red fish......"Just but him in the basket!"
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Some of the guys cast netting for shrimp.
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And one of the first crew (First salt water get together- 2006) Enjoying some boiled crabs.
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looks awesome!!!!

Man I have got to come this year,those red fish are pretty! Shadow you said you live near Heberts,,arent there some house you can rent or something?

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There are a few RV campgrounds close or there are hotels in Lake Charles that you can stay at. There are a few rent houses at the lake but they start out at $135 a night, I believe. We usually do the crab boils at my house. Most people do bring there boats as the places that we go, you need a boat. If you decide you don't want to bring your boat there are a couple of places that I can show you to crab, but I would recommend bringing a boat.

I will try to get the #'s of the RV campgrounds when I get home or Johnny, if you are reading this maybe you can do a search for them and get them posted for me. ;)

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Dwyane, I will see if I can find some of them.

Here is the rent house's link.
http://biglakeguesthouse.com/

RV parks......
Big Lake RV 337-802-5779, I believe these are $15-$20 a night.
Intercoastal Park 337-762-3182, These are $12 a night.
Intercoastal Park has a launch at the campsite and Big Lake RV has a launch within 1-2 miles from the campground. These were the old prices, not sure what they are now.



More possibly helpful info?

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Originally Posted by shadow

As for directions........Coming from Alex., come south to I-10 and head west....Take the 210 loop heading west.....take the hwy 14 exit (Exit # 8)heading south (You will pass right in front of Wal-mart) and continue on 14 until you get to where it turns to the left....don't turn keep going straight (This is Tom Hebert rd) you will go through a red light (at Gauthier Rd) and continue heading south until you reach the second stop sign......Take a right here (This is Helms Rd) go all the way until you hit a stop sign here (there will be a Conoco across the road from you).....Take a left here (this is 385 or Gulf Hwy)......continue heading south on gulf hwy and you will come to a "Y" (there is a store on each side) go to the right.......You will cross a draw bridge......about a mile pass the draw bridge you will see a church on the left......just pass the church is Big Pasture Rd on the left....take it and go down to Hebert Camp Rd (there should be a sign that says Heberts and one that says Harbor Lights) take a right on Hebert camp rd and go down and follow the sign to Harbor Lights and that is Heberts.

To get to my house.....when you turn on Big Pasture Rd go exactly 3 miles and my house will be on the right (2 story wood house set back off the road) Also the mailbox is a big bass and if you are coming at night, the post has 2 red reflectors on it. The address is 864 and is on the post.

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do u have to have a special license to shrimp?

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Originally Posted by sac-a-lait

do u have to have a special license to shrimp?

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Rick, I don't believe you have anything other than just your fresh and saltwater fishing license.

http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/fishing/licenses/
http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/license.../recreational/

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Originally Posted by jlaughlin72

Rick, I don't believe you have anything other than just your fresh and saltwater fishing license.

http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/fishing/licenses/
http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/license.../recreational/

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Go ahead and vote for July 4th,, We will be at Disney World the other days in June,,so come on people JULY, JULY 4TH!!:D

Dwyane,
It's a shame I won't be around. But I did get to soak up some that shrimping and crabbing down there for two years. Going to miss you guys.

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Originally Posted by ftpolkkingfisher

Dwyane,
It's a shame I won't be around. But I did get to soak up some that shrimping and crabbing down there for two years. Going to miss you guys.

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Dino, sure wish you could make it but understand that duty calls. We did get to make a few trips together and I had a blast fishing/shrimping/crabbing with you and Claude and his son. Don't forget to send me some of those pictures from the other side of the earth! :eek::D lol

Hope yall have a great 2 years over there and be sure to stay in touch.:cool:

Thank you so much for your duty of serving our country and the good Lord.:D
Dwyane

Well I am going to make it official.....THE SALT WATER GET TOGETHER IS GOING TO BE JULY 4TH THRU JULY 6TH

No one has voted for awhile so I guess the ones that want to come have all thrown their vote in.


The weekend of the 4th had the most votes. There was one other that was close but there was a double vote :eek::D so it looks like the 4th wins.....

See yall then!