Big Trout Hiding Wayyy Back In The Marsh - Hopedale Smackdown!

Zero to Hero is what comes to mind here. My plan to run in the marsh and look for Redfish was messed up by the extremely low water. I had to kill time at the rock dam (community hole by Hopedale Marina) waiting on the tide to come back in so I could have enough water to get where I wanted to go. Finally made it back there and I was shocked by what was waiting for me there. Video gets better as it goes on, so stay with me and you won't be disappointed. Launched at Hopedale Marina in Southeast Louisiana chasing Redfish and Speckled Trout for a late winter smackdown on both species. Case study on why you never give up. Hard heads put fish in the ice chest.
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[@1Fine69c]

I just want to say its awesome of you to release the 20"+ trout. Respect

[@Brian-cn4lq]

Yes JAR, a true sportsman in every sense of the word! Enjoying the channel and content! Thanks

[@Jar_Fishing]

@@Brian-cn4lq thanks Brian

[@karlrockvoan755]

Was on other side of dam that day, that fella on the dam had dragged his yak up on the rocks told me he was from Baton Rouge , got to love fishing down here , I tagged few trout on other side , using the 1/8 jig heads , no tide movement , didn’t stay long had some errands to run that day , good to see some quality trout deep in the marsh

[@JonMillerFishing]

Well that 21" blows up the theories on bigger trout, lol! Great video.

[@Jar_Fishing]

I was a little shocked. Taking it as a good sign because I have fished that area for years and that’s the first time that’s ever happened.

[@anthonycyprusjr7829]

Nice fish,killin me with all dem fine videos!!Been deer hunting with a buddy in Monroeville,AL and we saw ZERO deer,same place we hunted about same time as last year and I saw deer on 3 of 4 hunts just no shooters!!Wifey and I did NOT get selected for upcoming Pearl River WMA Wild Turkey Lottery and headed to Tickfaw this am to pick up de ole SouthFork from my boat mechanic-she should be ready for many more years of service!!Been wanting to check out few T-Funky slab spots and also have a few fine spots to scope out on NShore for reds,specks,possibly some doormats!!Still have hunting on de brain and we crushed bunch of ducks locally and in Lake Village,AR!!Nice fish,Jar!!

[@cindyinpcola]

Awesome video. I like that you let us know what you are fishing with and how you are retrieving.

[@aguilarcasie]

Nice trout bro!

[@FULLxTIMExHITMAN]

Great video

[@dixie3087]

👍👍 for the big trout release. There are a few people on here I’ve keeping boxes of 20” trout and can’t understand why you’d keep them. I can see if one of 5 trout are 20” but If your hammering them, let the big girls go.

[@spek2554]

Great job!

[@terrybuquoi]

Awesome video!

[@Jar_Fishing]

Thanks Terry

[@timgunn7514]

Great video as always ! Bam

[@JamesBrown-uz3sf]

Awesome Jar, one of those special days! You’ve definitely got the touch! I enjoyed watching!

[@Jar_Fishing]

Thanks James!

[@youroutdoors5453]

Looked like a good day on the water to me. We went on the 1st and smashed the reds from the new boat, we love it. The video is coming out Monday if you want to check it out. See you on the next one.

[@borntoharvest]

Great video! I'm trying to do the same thing. I also fish in Hopedale a lot.

[@Jar_Fishing]

Nice. Great time of year (of course I say that all year lol). Thanks for watching

[@timjohns191]

Going to be another strange year my friend

[@melissawiggins8561]

Awesome!

[@woalmann6288]

Thank you JAR I just ordered 3 dozen x-raps for my next trip down there in May 😂

[@Jar_Fishing]

No wonder I couldn’t find any online 😂 Jk

[@woalmann6288]

@@Jar_Fishing 😂 my apologies man, I had to get a healthy supply before everyone else placed orders after watching you repeatedly smash the trout with them

[@timjohns191]

Been catching fish everywhere in South Texas on 3 inch crayfish, about to start throwing swimbaits in growing cabbage,

[@Jar_Fishing]

Grass is the magic!

[@ricks9263]

I really enjoy your videos; thanks for sharing content. Although I'm sure others haves probably asked in the past; how do you tie your flouro leader to our main line(illustration)? And is there and advantage/disadvantage to just fishing straight flouro? Thanks.

[@Jar_Fishing]

I use a “uni to uni” (also called “double uni”) knot to tie the leader to the main line. I just love the sensitivity of braid. That’s just my personal preference. Definitely nothing wrong with going straight fluro or mono if that’s what you are used to. I fished with an older guy one time that uses strictly mono and he fished circles around me lol.

[@jbacajun]

When are you going to Invite a guest, I'm always free and can stay quiet. Lol

[@rudylightell6165]

Great video as always. Appreciate the detail info. Quick question what knot you use for your twitch bait, and then your jig head swim bait! Thanks in advance!

[@Jar_Fishing]

I use the Trilene knot for most of my terminal knots, including twitch baits as long as they have a split ring on the eye. If I have to tie straight to the eye of a twitch bait, I use a loop knot that I learned from Richard Gene’s videos.

[@mrkleen9511]

Capt I'm convinced you could catch trout in a bathtub 😂

[@davidyoung353]

lol. so true

[@terryalley1850]

If you’re not fishing with baitcasters in the marsh, you are missing out. ✌🏼

[@ludwigpapp5749]

Good going Jar, what was the water temp that day ? Thanks for sharing.

[@Jar_Fishing]

Shell Beach buoy was reading 51 when I started fishing.

[@johnfontenot7861]

Nice video, bring Kenny again soon.

[@Jar_Fishing]

Thanks John. He’s been itching to go, just too busy.

[@greogorybilliot1435]

Great video and thanks for sharing! What is your goto X Rap!

[@Jar_Fishing]

Thanks! Sxr08 or sxr10. I like them both. The fresh water version is same thing just different hooks and they are a little easier to find. I usually change the hooks anyway so doesn’t matter to me.

[@greogorybilliot1435]

What is green color called, that you favor?

[@Jar_Fishing]

@@greogorybilliot1435 olive green

[@greogorybilliot1435]

Thank you sir!

[@sammyayo8723]

If you ever find a reliable tide forecast, PLEASE, let me know!!

[@Jar_Fishing]

Haven’t found it yet lol. I was puzzled by this one. The wind wasn’t enough to change the outcome, yet it was doing something different.

[@nolaguy8269]

Did you have to go the long way to the rock damn with the water so low?

[@Jar_Fishing]

No I was able to go the way I usually go.

[@JCASTELLUCCIOJR]

Why changing ftom 20# braid to 30#…no ‘cover’ to fish through !?! Do understand going to ‘Medium Action’ rod…!

[@Jar_Fishing]

No reason other than those are the reels I usually use when I’m fishing for Reds. I set the hook pretty hard on Reds so I usually use 20lb Fluoro leader and the 30lb braid is a closer match to the diameter of the leader. It just so happens that I had 15lb leader still tied on because I’ve been targeting Trout last few trips. My opinion is that the leader matters more than the main line. Leader is the weakest link anyway (for me) so probably not much difference in using 20lb or 30lb main line.

[@charlesgurnea2004]

What rod and reels are you guys using

[@Jar_Fishing]

Jig rod I was using in this video is a 7’ Medium Johnny Morris with a Lew’s BB1 Inshore. The jerk bait was on a Curado K reel with a 6’7” Falcon in Med Light rod.

[@jeremypeterson7384]

Can i get there in my kayak

[@Jar_Fishing]

You could get to the rock dam easily with the yak but not where I was in the marsh. Not sure if you watch any of @thepentupangler videos, but he has a knack for hammering the fish close to marinas in spots most boats can’t go. He did a couple videos in Hopedale this winter.