Up the Bayou 2/19/11

[Curmudgeon]

Bouy37 invited me to fish Chocolate Bayou north of Lutes today. We met up about 6:30 and were off about 6:45 in the fog. The water was pretty still and it was a great day to fish: quiet and not too many other fishermen around. I'd never been up there before so Bouy37 showed me a bunch of good spots. He's great company. There were bait fish everywhere. Conditions looked right for a perfect day on the water but we couldn't buy a bite! Bouy37 caught one dink trout and that was the end of the bite. I caught several oyster reefs and some sawgrass, but threw them back. We went back south of Lutes and he showed me the bubble barrier but we still got skunked. Afterward, we met his Grandfather and helped bring his boat in.
It was a great morning. Next time we'll get 'em!

[Ibtsoom]

Good try guys. Glad yall got out!!

[FishinAggie]

We had the same story on Friday the fish must have all moved into the bay, I am going to give them a shot there tomorrow.

[FishinAddiction]

Good effort! What is the Bubble Barrier?

[stingray]

way to go chase em', youll get em' next time

[reeltime]

Good day guys I'm still blanked up in the Bayou as well but have seen fish caught in there.

[Curmudgeon]

Good effort! What is the Bubble Barrier?

It was new to me, too. Up by the plant where the barges put in, there is a curtain of bubbles that acts as a barrier. I'm not sure exactly how it works, but I've heard it's great fishing nearby.

[buoy37]

Bruce, thanks for making the trip up the bayou to keep me company this morning. My apologies for the lack of bites. It always seems to work out that way for me when I invite someone to go fishing.

[buoy37]

Good effort! What is the Bubble Barrier?

The bubble barrier is a curtain of bubbles at the opening of the barge dock up the bayou. To me, it is more of a landmark than anything. The surround waters can be productive.

[Curmudgeon]

Bruce, thanks for making the trip up the bayou to keep me company this morning. My apologies for the lack of bites. It always seems to work out that way for me when I invite someone to go fishing.

That's OK. The weather and company made up for the lack of bite Plus I got to learn some new areas. Now, If I only had a boat..

Let's do it again!