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Lake Calcasieu help #11732489 07/20/16 03:27 PM
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I am headed to Lake Calcasieu next week with a group of guys and was wondering
if anyone had any suggestions on artificial baits that will get the reds to bite?

We are going to do a lot of live bait fishing, but would love to catch a red on a topwater??

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Lake Calcasieu help [Re: Rockfisherman] #11732586 07/20/16 04:03 PM
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When I fish tops on Big lake I like the black Chartreuse she dog. I think the hi pitch rattle is key when fishing super soft bottoms.

When fishing soft plastics I am partial to my Controlled Descent Paddle Shad. You can rig one on a jig and put a big rattle in the cavity and wake up the reds. if you find yourself fishing shallow rig it weedless with the foam and and a rattle with a little pinch weight and hold on!

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Re: Lake Calcasieu help [Re: Rockfisherman] #11732601 07/20/16 04:13 PM
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Big Thanks

What color Paddle Shads would you suggest?
What size jig would you rig them on?

I will make my order today!


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Re: Lake Calcasieu help [Re: Rockfisherman] #11732617 07/20/16 04:25 PM
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My favorite is White, but the LA guys swear by LSU (plum/purple/Chartreuse)

Jighead will depend on water depth, wind etc. but 1/4 should serve you well all around.


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Re: Lake Calcasieu help [Re: Rockfisherman] #11732641 07/20/16 04:34 PM
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I also like a screw lock jighead.


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Re: Lake Calcasieu help [Re: Rockfisherman] #11733218 07/20/16 10:35 PM
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Thanks again

I made my order!


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Re: Lake Calcasieu help [Re: Rockfisherman] #11733745 07/21/16 03:15 AM
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I fish the Calcasieu river at night aton. Ive always had good luck with reds on the bottom just tossing a speckled trout patterned cahoe minnow (made by H&H). Not sure about topwater.


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