Louisiana

Post by **Cranfield** » January 31st, 2005, 6:42 am

Old Dog had a great trip down that way last Autumn and did very well.
Its certainly an area on my "must visit" list.

Post by **Aucilla** » January 31st, 2005, 9:37 am

Saltwater4me wrote: If anyone wants to start putting together a road trip, then lets just set a date. The license is about $60 and you can get a room for about $35 - $45 per night. The rest is groceries and beer. Who is in??

I wanna!

Post by **Sir reel** » January 31st, 2005, 10:15 am

If the trip materializes for anyone and you happen to be in the Lafayette area, there is an absolute must restaurant. You will not be sorry you checked it out

Here is their site http://prejeans.com/site1.php The venison tenderloin is outstanding. Save room for some Jack Daniels Bread Pudding

Done made my self hungry

pennfish · Post by **pennfish** » January 31st, 2005, 6:58 pm

Im in on a group trip to la. If we can get 6 to go, renting a camp would be the thing to do. Need to be able to fish at least two full days. Leave Fri afternoon come back on mon. The trip takes about 7 hrs with no lolligaggin around, the roads in La stink starting around Slidel so if you have never been beware

Saltwater4me · Post by **Saltwater4me** » January 31st, 2005, 7:36 pm

I know that myself and one fishing partner are already counting on going probably in Mid May. I do not have a date confirmed beacuse I am trying for the Turkey Grand Slam this spring and I might be gone. If anyone has a time that works best, just set the date and lets roll. We have stayed at the Redfish Inn in Empire and it is Ok for a fish camp. That puts you right in the middle of Port Sulphur and Venice. The redfish has 5 or 6 camp houses that hold from 3 to 8 people. With a little planning we could probably rent several of the camp houses and have a big party right the in the low country. For those that have not been, do not expect much in the way of convieniences. For those of you that have been, I know you will be first in line to go back!!! Count me and at least one more in for the trip. We will be bringing our own boat.

Post by **Aucilla** » January 31st, 2005, 9:43 pm

Seriously! !

Saltwater4me · Post by **Saltwater4me** » January 31st, 2005, 10:10 pm

If one of you computer wizards will make some way that we can get together a list of people interested, then I will help make the reservations and arrangements. Who can create a sign up list???

Post by **Chalk** » January 31st, 2005, 10:19 pm

I would be interested, but it depends on work...I'm suppose to be traveling in April and May, so count me as a possible....

I'm working on a Chandelier Island trip for the fall as well..

Post by **Fish Masterson** » January 31st, 2005, 11:09 pm

Dangit, Chandelier Islands too! I say we change are name to the "Big Bend based Traveling Fishing Team.com" Some one get started on the bumper stickers

. Seriously though, I like the idea of a group trip, but I imagine scheduling is going to be quite a headache. That being said, I am definately interested

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Fish Masterson

Saltwater4me · Post by **Saltwater4me** » January 31st, 2005, 11:15 pm

Some one just pick a date and lets see if we can make it happen. Mothers Day is May 8th anything else would be acceptable. We should probably start another thread so others that do not read this can join in. I can assure you the trip will be great fun. I went in December and the conditions were horrible and the fishing was still better than any I have seen in a long time. April is suppose to be the month for monster trout. The guy who owns the red fish inn says they catch several 7 lb trout and an occasional 8 lb every spring. The redfish are there almost all of the time unless it get s really cold for several days.

Let do it!!!

Post by **Fish Masterson** » January 31st, 2005, 11:35 pm

Oops, double post!

Post by **Fish Masterson** » January 31st, 2005, 11:42 pm

When is the best time for big Reds on topwater. I would love to watch some big Bulls 'xplodin on top. I'm gettin goose bumps just thinking about it

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P.S. When setting a date, there are a couple of local tournament dates that might interfere with the plans of some people here.

Team Seatrout Tournament Trail
2005 Schedule:

March 6 • April 10 • May 1
June 5 • July 24 • August 7
September 18 • October 16
and November 6

Some one else can post the NFGC dates that has them. I think that if we are gonna find a good date then we should spend a few days compiling a list of events, and dates that could conflict first and then see if we can set a clean date for as many people as possible.

pennfish · Post by **pennfish** » January 31st, 2005, 11:51 pm

How bout the weekend of 21st. The redfish cabins look good especialy @ 25$ per person a night. Need to check availibility in May. salt can you check on that. Probably need to book ASAP

Post by **Fish Masterson** » February 1st, 2005, 12:26 am

I'll probably be here on these dates

Toyota and Bass Pro Shops want to send you and a friend on a dream fishing trip to the CITGO Bassmaster Tour, from March 31 through April 3, 2005. You'll each be paired up with a pro angler to compete for tournament cash and prizes including the grand prize of a $35,000 bass fishing boat.

Enter the Bassmaster Sweepstakes between January 19 and February 14, 2005. It's your chance to win a trip for two to the pro-am tournament at Table Rock Lake in Kimberling City, Missouri, near Branson, including:

Paid entry for two amateur slots into the CITGO Bassmaster Tournament,
March 31 - April 3, 2005

3 nights' accommodations at the famous Big Cedar Lodge

Round-trip airfare for two

Use of a Toyota vehicle during your stay

$500 in Bass Pro gift cards

$500 spending money

BASS membership (if not already a member)

Secondary prizes consist of $50 gift cards to Bass Pro Shops.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter or claim prize. Offered only in the 50 United States and District of Columbia ("U.S.") and open to legal U.S. residents who are 18 years of age and older. See official rules for details Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes ends 2/14/05.

Thank you.

Your entry has been stored in our database.

Continue Shopping...

P.S. I will be selling the boat, to purchase a flats boat, so I am excepting offers. I will start the bidding at $34,999.99. This is a whopping $0.01 off of NADA, so act fast as this will surely go quickly.

Saltwater4me · Post by **Saltwater4me** » February 1st, 2005, 8:31 am

Team Sea Trout
March 6 â€¢ April 10 â€¢ May 1
June 5 â€¢ July 24 â€¢ August 7
September 18 â€¢ October 16
and November 6

NFGFC is March 12 * April 9 * May 14

Does any one else have tournament dates that are relavent to the majority of people who might want to go on a road trip???

There is a proposed date of April 22 - 24 or May 20 - 23????

I will book the Red Fish Inn as soon as we have a commitment.