I tried to run this in my 16’ deep vee and almost got stuck. It was close to low tide but not quite. Luckily I was able to make it back to deeper water using my trolling motor. Definitely do not try to make this run unless your boat can comfortably run in 18”
@@LAFishBlog any idea how to get the download to extract I have tried to extract it with 7zip but it says it won't extract the file as an archive? any advice would help
Capt. Devin: Another super video. I appreciate the effort you put into this production. This is exactly what we've coming to expect from LAFB Elite. Relevant content, insightful fishing know-how, brought to us from the field in a timely manner by a competent authority. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, Jim! But to be clear, this isn't part of LAFB Elite, it's just an entertaining RUclips video. Anything on this RUclips channel cannot possibly touch what's inside LAFB Elite in terms of sheer knowledge delivery. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Devin. Great video. I’ve been wondering about the bayou after the L turn before you get to the MRGO. So is it safe to take that right turn and follow that bayou out to get on the SW side of the MRGO rocks? IMO that would be a good alternative route back in if there was a strong NE wind. But I wasn’t sure if it was deep enough to get down it or if there was any hazards.
Dewey Desselle Well, I haven’t measured out every inch of the Spoil Canal and averaged all the numbers, but I’d say 3-5ft. That part towards the end is shallower. Be sure to watch the whole video.
What is the general etiquette when passing a boat that's fishing in a main canal/passageway? Such as in the USCG rules of the road where "a boat engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of a vessel using a traffic lane". I personally will just about slow down for any boats fishing, as a courtesy, but where do you draw the line as far as navigating a channel vs. being "rude" to your fellow fisherman?
Good question! Unfortunately, I don't really have a good answer since so many scenarios are different. There's no cut-and-dry field manual for this one, you just have to use your judgment. For example, you saw how I came off plane and stopped pulling a wake for those boats fishing in the middle of the canal, right? Well, I wouldn't stop if I had my father in the boat and he was bleeding out from a vicious polar bear attack at the Long Rocks, right? Obviously that's an exaggerated scenario, but I'm using it to prove this point: it just depends and it's up to you and your circumstances. That and where I draw the line is different from where other people draw it, one reason being my face is plastered all over the Internet. I can't risk the perception of being rude, even if I am not, because then I'll have someone in the ether complaining about how rude I am. But, if I were Joe Blow, none of that would matter. I'd much rather be safe than sorry, so I guess that's where we should all draw the line.
@@LAFishBlog Thank you for taking the time to reply, Devin! I can understand your circumstances being a public figure. I appreciate all you do for the LA inshore fishing community!
Yes, you are correct. I end the video close to that platform you saw. You can see it on Google Earth, too. I love that you're doing research because it will make the most of your fishing trip. You're showing some initiative and that's rare among people who want to find and catch fish, seeing that most just want a "spot" to go to. I STRONGLY suggest you check out my website, www.LAFishBlog.com and search through the blog. There's tons of good info there, and what you are looking for is easily found with the category drop down menu and search function located at the bottom of each blog post. Of course, there's the membership that gives you access to Inshore Fishing 101, 201, Sight Fishing Mastery School, and the Fishing Trip Reviews to places like the Long Rocks, so you can see exactly how I plan each fishing trip, see where and how I fish, as well as a Post Trip Review breaking down lessons learned plus everywhere I went using Google Earth. It's a great learning tool, but I encourage you to check out the Blog first. www.LAFishBlog.com/BLOG/
@@LAFishBlog Thanks!... another question... if you run through the marsh instead of canal.. and you come out on south side of MRGO.. you just run that straight south to get to the rocks? Also people fish in the main channel? or on the back sides? trying to look around at the map on google to see.
Scottie G Yes, you can go around the Rock Dam. More details in this blog post: www.lafishblog.com/route-around-the-mrgo-rock-dam/ People fish both sides of the rocks, though the outside tends to be shallower, and the inside tends to be deeper. It will be on you to determine where fish are biting on that given day, and it’s my advice that you move quickly to cover as much water as possible.
@@LAFishBlog I would probably need a break after iCast as well haha. Anyways, thanks for putting out all of this material. Very few people break it down as well as you do.
You can get the GPS file for this route here: www.lafishblog.com/spoil-canal/ It's also linked in the description (you should really check the description for my videos, there's usually extra goodies in there). Thanks for watching!
After watching your video on the back canal I’m surprised how much it has changed, used too run the canal and not see another boat all day except a crew boat, had a 14 ft flat back then and loaded up on trout and reds , but wouldn’t take a chance now with rude fisherman and guide boats who don’t know how to slow down for a smaller boat, no common sense in their brains!
Hey Karl, thanks for commenting. It's perfectly safe to go fishing in a 14ft flatboat, and a lot of guides I know are very professional and slow down every time.
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I tried to run this in my 16’ deep vee and almost got stuck. It was close to low tide but not quite. Luckily I was able to make it back to deeper water using my trolling motor. Definitely do not try to make this run unless your boat can comfortably run in 18”
Going to Hopedale this weekend for the first time. I really appreciate this.
Thank you!
good luck! Be sure to post a report inside LAFB Inshore on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/154496828630117/
Great
How many miles per hour are you traveling?
I have a boat with two foot draft and would very much appreciate a chart clearly outlining the route to the SOUTH side of the Hopedale rock dam.
Easy day, Charlie. My guide right here clearly breaks it down: www.lafishblog.com/mrgo-rock-dam/
Thanks for watching!
Hey cousin, I really like the redfish point plug!! We had ALOT of great fishing trips back then.
thank you for the great video!
just wondering will the gps download work on lowrance hook5?
Yes it will
@@LAFishBlog any idea how to get the download to extract I have tried to extract it with 7zip but it says it won't extract the file as an archive?
any advice would help
@@LAFishBlog any idea won't the download won't extract when using 7zip?
Capt. Devin: Another super video. I appreciate the effort you put into this production. This is exactly what we've coming to expect from LAFB Elite. Relevant content, insightful fishing know-how, brought to us from the field in a timely manner by a competent authority. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, Jim! But to be clear, this isn't part of LAFB Elite, it's just an entertaining RUclips video. Anything on this RUclips channel cannot possibly touch what's inside LAFB Elite in terms of sheer knowledge delivery.
Thanks for watching.
great vid could you put important longitude and latitude points so I can put in my GPS FIRST TIME IN HOPEDALE
Yeah, you should check the link in the description.
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Great video man thanks for taking the time to share!
jsensi92 Thank you!
What kind of boat do you have?
Here you go: ruclips.net/video/nQLX9k--ZEs/видео.html
Seems foolish LA didnt put in a lock or bypass for small boats around the MRGO closure.
Thanks Devin. Great video. I’ve been wondering about the bayou after the L turn before you get to the MRGO. So is it safe to take that right turn and follow that bayou out to get on the SW side of the MRGO rocks? IMO that would be a good alternative route back in if there was a strong NE wind. But I wasn’t sure if it was deep enough to get down it or if there was any hazards.
Jamie Traweek Good question! Yes, that bayou is safe to take. Treat it like you would any bayou.
This is an incredible source of info! Thank you so much for this. Tight lines!
Thanks, Joe!
Also, don't forget to check out my website to get more like what you saw here: www.LAFishBlog.com
Tight lines, Joe!
What's the average depth in the spoil canal?
Dewey Desselle Well, I haven’t measured out every inch of the Spoil Canal and averaged all the numbers, but I’d say 3-5ft. That part towards the end is shallower. Be sure to watch the whole video.
Is this the way to get to the long rocks?
It sure is! Or you can go around the Rock Dam, like in this video: ruclips.net/video/zo3OhFSQsTI/видео.html
Great video
Thank you!
What is the general etiquette when passing a boat that's fishing in a main canal/passageway? Such as in the USCG rules of the road where "a boat engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of a vessel using a traffic lane". I personally will just about slow down for any boats fishing, as a courtesy, but where do you draw the line as far as navigating a channel vs. being "rude" to your fellow fisherman?
Good question!
Unfortunately, I don't really have a good answer since so many scenarios are different.
There's no cut-and-dry field manual for this one, you just have to use your judgment.
For example, you saw how I came off plane and stopped pulling a wake for those boats fishing in the middle of the canal, right?
Well, I wouldn't stop if I had my father in the boat and he was bleeding out from a vicious polar bear attack at the Long Rocks, right?
Obviously that's an exaggerated scenario, but I'm using it to prove this point: it just depends and it's up to you and your circumstances.
That and where I draw the line is different from where other people draw it, one reason being my face is plastered all over the Internet.
I can't risk the perception of being rude, even if I am not, because then I'll have someone in the ether complaining about how rude I am.
But, if I were Joe Blow, none of that would matter.
I'd much rather be safe than sorry, so I guess that's where we should all draw the line.
@@LAFishBlog Thank you for taking the time to reply, Devin! I can understand your circumstances being a public figure. I appreciate all you do for the LA inshore fishing community!
@@JulioTheBusDriver No sweat, I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Hope to see you on the water again soon.
Just subscribed, great video and great channel..
thank you
Great video, thanks
I have to admit that video just convinced me to join!!
Thanks for the kind words, Jason. Hope to see you inside LAFB Elite!
so, im guessing at the end of your vid is almost to the "long rocks". Planning on going in a couple weeks so trying to do some research
Yes, you are correct. I end the video close to that platform you saw. You can see it on Google Earth, too.
I love that you're doing research because it will make the most of your fishing trip.
You're showing some initiative and that's rare among people who want to find and catch fish, seeing that most just want a "spot" to go to.
I STRONGLY suggest you check out my website, www.LAFishBlog.com and search through the blog. There's tons of good info there, and what you are looking for is easily found with the category drop down menu and search function located at the bottom of each blog post.
Of course, there's the membership that gives you access to Inshore Fishing 101, 201, Sight Fishing Mastery School, and the Fishing Trip Reviews to places like the Long Rocks, so you can see exactly how I plan each fishing trip, see where and how I fish, as well as a Post Trip Review breaking down lessons learned plus everywhere I went using Google Earth.
It's a great learning tool, but I encourage you to check out the Blog first.
www.LAFishBlog.com/BLOG/
@@LAFishBlog Thanks!... another question... if you run through the marsh instead of canal.. and you come out on south side of MRGO.. you just run that straight south to get to the rocks? Also people fish in the main channel? or on the back sides? trying to look around at the map on google to see.
Scottie G Yes, you can go around the Rock Dam. More details in this blog post:
www.lafishblog.com/route-around-the-mrgo-rock-dam/
People fish both sides of the rocks, though the outside tends to be shallower, and the inside tends to be deeper.
It will be on you to determine where fish are biting on that given day, and it’s my advice that you move quickly to cover as much water as possible.
Great Video! Sound quality is awesome, what is your mic setup?
Thanks for watching! Ya know, I'm really not too sure. I think it was some off-brand lapel I got off Amazon.
Exactly how many miles is it too the long rocks
Something like 14.
Good stuff!
Cliff Hall Thanks Cliff
@@LAFishBlog You going to be at the sportsman's show this weekend?
@@cliffhall97 If I am I'll be working the Daiwa booth. Otherwise there's work at home I gotta do. iCast was plenty enough! lol
@@LAFishBlog I would probably need a break after iCast as well haha. Anyways, thanks for putting out all of this material. Very few people break it down as well as you do.
Thanks, Cliff!
Great job
Thanks, Shawn!
Would be cool to see the gps screen too
You can get the GPS file for this route here: www.lafishblog.com/spoil-canal/
It's also linked in the description (you should really check the description for my videos, there's usually extra goodies in there).
Thanks for watching!
Me and my gang caught 20 reds in lake born so go their
that's great
Louisiana Fishing Blog thanks for noticing my comment and I might go fish this weekend in Hopedale
If you enjoyed this, then you'll definitely love the first episode of LAFB TV: ruclips.net/video/IoG7EwRAKTw/видео.html
And especially the second episode: ruclips.net/video/ziLkQ3Coc_c/видео.html
:)
Probably never run the canal but you’ve made a great video. Very informative and great wind and noise suppression on your equipment! Thanks!!
LOL thanks, Scott. Appreciate the recognition on the sound quality, it can be tough to do.
After watching your video on the back canal I’m surprised how much it has changed, used too run the canal and not see another boat all day except a crew boat, had a 14 ft flat back then and loaded up on trout and reds , but wouldn’t take a chance now with rude fisherman and guide boats who don’t know how to slow down for a smaller boat, no common sense in their brains!
Hey Karl, thanks for commenting.
It's perfectly safe to go fishing in a 14ft flatboat, and a lot of guides I know are very professional and slow down every time.