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Never had the boat in the Laguna before but a friend of mine (you know who you are you dirty rat Laughing

feel free to jump in here) got us access to a cabin down there South of Bird Island launch. I would imagine most fishing will be done under the lights but we will want to venture out as well I'm sure.

I run a 21' Carolina Skiff (DLV hull) with no jack plate so it's not exactly a shallow water rig, but it does float kinda skinny, more so than my old Sea Fox Bayfisher did.

I would like to know if there are any areas/locations that I need to avoid, common navigation hazards and all that. Oh yeah and I need to know where all the fish are too. Laughing

This is a one-time trip so feel free to PM me your honey hole coordinates as I doubt I'll be back for another 5-6 years at this pace. Embarassed

All kidding aside, any help is appreciated.

Am I to assume fishing drop-offs and such is a good starting point? I don't think any pf us cares what kinds of fish we catch as long as something edible is pulling on the line. I'm stocked with tons of soft plastics, but the wife loves to start with live or dead shrimp and will switch to plastics when she finds fish. We don't mind hopping out of the boat for a wade also if necessary.
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shallowsport · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 3:50 pm Post subject:

King Ranch Shoreline. Look for moving bait, birds working, and slicks. Generally green water is best. That does not mean clear. Fishing, is oft times hunting, in the Laguna Madre.
Good luck, your bound to do well under the lights.

ironmanstan · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:52 pm Post subject:

Without being there and no map all I can tell ya is run where you can't see the bottom. Fish the edges of the ICW and work those lights at night. Have a great time.
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MakoJJ · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:30 pm Post subject:

Agree with IMS, ICW drop offs can be great. Talk to some of the guys at the Marina's. I have some buddies at Marker 37, they'll probably help ya if you ask. Finally, academy sells maps (you may have one)

Good Luck and Be safe!
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jc · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:49 pm Post subject:

how about I'll stand on the bow and point to where I want you to take me Josh?

kweber · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 1:20 pm Post subject:

jc · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:00 am Post subject:

been there, done that... but this time we'll have the wives to get out and push!

horse51 · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:04 pm Post subject:

Watch for rocks if you plan on heading into Baffin. i fish in baffin. Never been to the icw with my boat yet
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justletmein · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 1:50 pm Post subject:

justletmein · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:05 am Post subject:

So far I've only gotten one PM with coordinates to a honey hole.
27 41'57.70"N
97 21'16.43"W
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potlicker googan!
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justletmein · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:32 am Post subject:

kweber · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 12:44 pm Post subject:

yer confusin' that spot
w/a place called PapaGallo's in Nuevo Laredo.
the catchin's easy there w/the right bait$...
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justletmein · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 1:25 pm Post subject:

kweber · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 1:42 pm Post subject:

them cooridinates weren't no secret.
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