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Re: Hunting the Missippi River, Any Pointers?
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:03 am
by mudsucker
teul2 wrote:mudsucker wrote:55' in spots, Doc! I dig it so I know. It's 130+' off Algiers Pt.! A good anchor is worth it's weight in gold!
I know spots around Vburg that are +100ft.
That's just on the down stream side of a rock dyke, but there are some really deep spots.
You are correct sir. For Jeff, I was speaking about the stretch below Venice in the SW Pass.
Re: Hunting the Missippi River, Any Pointers?
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:57 pm
by kenneth726hunting
I have ran it with a 1860 and a 32 hp prodrive didnt take long to realize that even though my boat felt safe,just one slip or mistake and you will meet Jesus in Person--My advice is stay off river there's not a duck worth the price of your life and there aren't any ducks anyway-TOOOOOOO Much H2O
Re: Hunting the Missippi River, Any Pointers?
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:19 pm
by bigbeeducker
I got some advise.
DONT DIE.
That is all.
Re: Hunting the Missippi River, Any Pointers?
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:13 am
by CO2GURU
I have kayaked the river alot, summer and winter, high and low. yeah it can be very scary! things can happen quick. learn how to read water and it will help you out a lot!
Re: Hunting the Missippi River, Any Pointers?
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:01 pm
by redneckduck
go to mayersville and put in and go south and hunt the south side of the islands in the river
Re: Hunting the Missippi River, Any Pointers?
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:12 pm
by BR549
redneckduck wrote:go to mayersville and put in and go south and hunt the south side of the islands in the river
Not unless you want to go to jail!
Re: Hunting the Missippi River, Any Pointers?
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:05 am
by Jake St. John
Hunting this weekend brought up something of high importance when crossing to the other side when a towboat is on the scene.
1) Never try to outrun one and then cut across in front. If your motor goes out, those things don't stop on a dime!
2) The main thrust of those props is downriver. The boil from those engines goes a long way down river. Don't simply wait until it has past. You will feel the swells from that prop wash a long time after it passes. We waited 10 minutes after one went past this weekend and still had spray in our face.
Re: Hunting the Missippi River, Any Pointers?
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:38 am
by LODI QUACKER
See any birds??
Re: Hunting the Missippi River, Any Pointers?
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:17 pm
by Jake St. John
LODI QUACKER wrote:See any birds??
Now why would a hill boy from Lodi, Ms. want to know what a River Rat from Greenville, Ms. saw this weekend?
Re: Hunting the Missippi River, Any Pointers?
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:35 pm
by LODI QUACKER
I aint QUITE in LODI right now.
Furthermore, I do have a rig that you can be safe and warm in out there. for days at a time.
Re: Hunting the Missippi River, Any Pointers?
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:28 pm
by huckfin
"Ole Man" definetly is not for everybody. It can be the best there is, but it definetly has risk. For me the risk outweight the "public option." I grew up on it, and it shows a me new trick every time I go out. Here are some suggestions. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER go with a S or SW wind (currenlty or predicted while you will be out). Never in a boat less than 17'. Always with your equipment at 100 %, and a full compliment of safety gear. Allways with a float plan, and better with another boat. Use your boat trailer (the shorter the boat ride the better). Learn the water you want to hunt in the summertime. The water is typically lower, and you can gps sand bars, rock dikes, and other hazzards. Pay attention to water levels, two foot a day deviations up or down are not uncommon, (the rock dike you ran over yesterday without problem is now fixing to take your lower unit off !) Like a lot of the previous post warn, it is a very serious place and you don't likely get a second chance. Spend some time out there with someone who knows it WELL, get to know the water, and then weigh the advantages disadvantages. Again it can be unbelievable out there, both in a good way, and a bad way. Good luck
Re: Hunting the Missippi River, Any Pointers?
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:10 pm
by redneckduck
they just do not want you down there on some of the finest free duck hunting in the state
Re: Hunting the Missippi River, Any Pointers?
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:13 pm
by Buckwabit
redneckduck wrote:they just do not want you down there on some of the finest free duck hunting in the state
And one of the quickest places to meet Jesus Face to face!!
Re: Hunting the Missippi River, Any Pointers?
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:15 pm
by BR549
redneckduck wrote:they just do not want you down there on some of the finest free duck hunting in the state
Then go right ahead! You will not be happy though when they come get you! That island happens to be Louisana!
Re: Hunting the Missippi River, Any Pointers?
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:46 am
by huckfin
redneckduck wrote:they just do not want you down there on some of the finest free duck hunting in the state
Not the intention. I have been doing rescue / dive recovery on the river for fifteen years. I REALLY dont want to pick you up clinging to a sack of decoys en route to LA, but it is better than suiting up and diving for you (if diving is an option). The point is that people have hunted the river as long as people have hunted. It can be hunted safely but you better have the right equipment, knowledge, and experience. Do the homework, get your equipment up to speed, get the safety gear, learn the water, and come on out. Just mind your manners !