Hiding from the "Hurricane" in New Orleans

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  • Oct 5, 2013 at 11:20 pm #75450
    Avatar photoJustin Witt
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    Redfish rock. Unfortunately, we’ve been evacuate. Currently holing up in New Orleans since they kicked us out of Hopedale yesterday, but the fishing was pretty darn good. We’re looking to get back out on the water tomorrow though if this thing continues to dissipate, and hoping that the push of new water will have brought even more fish in. Stay tuned. Oh yeah – and we’re selling the skiffed out Gheenoe when we get done here in a week or two, so check the “For Sale” postings if you want details.

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    Oct 7, 2013 at 9:08 am #75460
    Zach Matthews
    The Itinerant Angler

    Hey Justin –

    Mind sharing (via private email if necessary) where you’re launching and fishing the Gheenoe from? One of my concerns about heading to Hopedale (which is closer to me) versus Grand Isle (which I am familiar with) is that I don’t know where the Gheenoe-appropriate water is.

    Thanks man,
    Zach

    Oct 7, 2013 at 10:31 pm #75467
    Avatar photoJustin Witt
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    Hi Zach,

    There is tons of Gheenoe friendly water out of Hopedale. A couple of different boat launches as well, but we are hitting the one just down the road from a place we are renting a camper from a guy named (yes I am serious) – “Captain Dude”. Standard Mapping makes a map they call the fast fold, and #304 (Shell Beach) is the one you want. They are available at any tackle shop in New Orleans. It is also quite helpful to have a GPS though with some downloaded maps on it. The boat ramps generally charge like $10 per launch, but they’ve also got ice and a small selection of supplies so you aren’t constantly running back in to the city. I’ll be back in Georgia in a week or so, and between then and the 19th when I head to the Bahamas I’d be happy to look at specific spots with you if you want, just give me a call.

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