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Haven’t caught any trolling but it’s been on fire out there

Finally got a chance to get to El Cap after hearing about how amazing the bite was. I went out there with my kayak and started with plastics in the front of the lake for nada. Made it all the way to the back until I switched to a square billed crankbait in sexy shad color and bam, second cast I ...

Trolling when making longer moves or crossing from side to side has consistently caught fish over the years. Works big time at Barrett too.

Fun fishing. On occasion I will troll cranks in the bay if I’m having a hard time locating fish. Works well as long as your bait is matched to your depth, i.e. just a few feet from the bottom.

Thanks for the pictures, they are helpful to avoid the drive to wade in the mud.

Your video made me laugh. Perfectly timed “ SH*t “
Hahah good to see your still fishing John! Tight lines!!

I've trolled tiny flukes behind my tube....it works!

The river definitely has a learning curve but always fun . If you got a 4x4 or good off-road tires Taylor lake in pachacho is a good kayak lake .

Nice Video! Thanks for sharing.

Good job and video! Do I detect some Louisiana roots?

Yessir! Born n raised in New Orleans. Learned how to fish there! Been here longer than I lived there, but my roots are still there. Thanks for watching and checking out the video! I have a video on my YouTube channel that shows my son and I slaying Red fish and speckled trout last year!


Thought ...

Johnnylh wrote: Tue May 12, 2026 11:53 am Thanks. You too. Have you made to Barrett this year yet?

For the TEMAS event March 22nd and again this last Sunday. Night and day bites tho.

Next trip out, take photos of the tags and numbers and submit them to F&G.

That is awesome, getting out with your son.

Looks like a great time. What were the go to baits/retrievals for you guys?

Nicely done! Keep crankin'.

NIce...thank you so much. Headed out there 6/20 with my 2 sons. Cant wait to build those memories

Nice video!! WTG!!

What up guys? I was blessed with the opportunity to hit Big B last Wednesday the 13th, second time this season. I've avoided pine as I have had inconsistent results there over the 15 years I've fished Barrett. Either way, it was a repeat of opening day in terms of the catch. Dink Fest. Popper ...