Orange Grove Location

Being new to South Louisiana, I occasionally see people talking about Orange Grove. Is this around the Bayou Black area? Thanks.

Nuge, It's about half way between Houma and Bayou Black Marina. It's closer for me to launch in Houma at the free launch and saves truck gas. How about telling us a little about yourself, especially how you picked the name NUGE. I'm really interested in that. Being new to South La. where do you come from and do you live in Houma or close by. Oh, and by the way welcome to CDC I hope you enjoy being here and sharing.
"gene"

My username "Nuge" is derived from my last name, Nugent. I'm orginally from Pollock, LA but I moved to Thibodaux when I got out of college in 03'. Since I've moved the saltwater fishing bug has bitten me pretty hard but I have not forgotten my roots.

I bought myself a boat a few weeks ago and I'm trying to learn a few spots around the area. I'm finding it to be challenging learning new waters and realize that I took Saline/Larto and Little River for granted while growing up. Especially when it comes to finding Shiners! I have found one place in Houma that sells them, just not during the summer months. It will all come together, I'm just looking for a little advice and guidance in the right direction.

Thanks.

hey nuge.....

i ran track in college with a guy from pollock. his name was john broussard. his ma and pa still live there. i think he lives in hot springs now. anyway---just don't find that many folks from pollock>>>>or at least that admit it. hehehe. just messing with you.

good luck and be sure to keep us informed if you catch any of those sac a lait.

doc :)

Welcome to CDC from the bayou (Houma) . You should be able to find some realy good info on here. For shiners in Houma Philo's gas station and I think Capt Alan's has some are thay did at one time. If you use google earth Orange Grove is at 29deg 32' 08.02"N 90deg 50' 32.87"W.

As I see you name written here makes me think people are talking to me. For a long time at work, in fact a few people still call me "nuge", I answered to that name. You know how people are at work, they have to find you a nickname. My name went from Eugene to Nugene to Nugent (after Ted) finally shortened to Nuge. Anyway, so you live in Thibodeaux. Thats not a bad choice, I used to live there myself in my younger days. Fishing fresh water down here is a lot different than fishing the lakes of the central and northern part of the state. Like one old boy said, down here we fish reel deep. Meaning you stick your 6' rod tip down into the water and you will probably touch bottom about the time your reel touches the water, now thats reel deep. I'd be glad to sit down with you some time and talk over some maps of the fresh water scene and the techniques. You can maybe help me out also with some info about Larto. I hope to make the gathering up there this winter. Perhaps you could join us. Until later.
"gene"

Philo's was the only place that I found Shiners. I called them and they said they would not have any until the fall b/c of the heat.

Thanks for the Orange Grove coordinates. From the looks of it, I would probably be better off launching in Houma. Appears to be a pretty long run from Bayou Black.

Thanks for the offer Gene. I may have to take you up on it.

Hey ppg, did they call you "nuge", cause of your ponytail?

But I did have shoulder length hair and rode a motorbike. I like to shoot things too.
"gene"

ive been looking for shiners but cant find any place where did you find them thanks for any help wayne

PawPaw Gene appreciate it.
I work at times in Houma and for years people would tell me about the launch by the fire station until now I never knew where it was. I always made the run from Amelia or Bayou Black.

I usually launch at Cannon's landing which is between Houma and Bobs on 182 but it's across the bayou. It's a little less than 5 miles from Houma to the landing. Then from the landing it's about a mile to the Intracoastal via Minor's Canal, turning right into the Intracoastal it about 3 miles to Orange Grove. Launching at the Fire Station it's about 9 miles to Orange Grove. Cannon's landing cost 5 bucks where the Fire Station is free, but it reduces the ride time in the Intracoastal and all the tug boat traffic which can make it a rough ride sometimes.
"gene"

Wayne I hear that Philo's has closed so we now have no source that I know of.
"gene"

Welcome Nuge, Philo's and Captain alan's are the only 2 places for shiners that I am aware of. I fish Orange Grove also really nice place to get away from it all. Look for the Red Bass tracker with the CDC sticker out back that will be me. Hope to see you out there.

David

Good rainy mor.

I hope you weren't sitting in the rain. I thinking of going Monday morning or Tuesday afternoon. Tomorrow it's going to be a bright day and I'd rather fish on a somewhat cloudy day. May have to wait until Wednesday or later in the week if the rains come hard and plenty.
"gene"

I went to orange grove thur. evening didnt catch any

Sorry to hear that Wayne but don't give up. Last time I went, we had to hit many spots before we found one that gave up 12. It's always harder to find them at this time of year. Come spring it will be much easier.
"gene"

hey paw how are you doing

Sounds like I need to move to Houma and open a bait shop when I retire. Might as well....can't seem to catch 'em. Might as well help others do it. LOL.

Hi Wayne,
I've been fair this winter. Started out OK but winters are hard on me. I came down with stuff a couple of times and sometimes it was just too cold for my old bones. I've been well lately but not fishing as the winds are too strong. It hasn't been a great year so far for me but I'll take what I can get. How about yourself, did you get to do anymore fishing? I heard some good reports from Orange Grove and the Seventy Mile canal.

Paul, if I couldn't fish any more that's just what I'd do. At least I'd get to talk to the guys catching.
"gene"