Whacking BIG Bluegill in Louisiana Swamp!

My buddy Chris Macaluso and I went exploring in a South Louisiana swamp that was unfamiliar water for both of us. We wanted to see if we could find some fish and win some battles with them.
Fortunately, the action was way easier than we expected, and the scenery couldn't have been more spectacular.
Check out the video for all the details!
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[@Delta1389]

It’s a limpkin, they are not really native to our area. They showed up after the apple snails started taking over as that is what they mainly eat. They are normally found in Florida but we have a good population of them now.

[@MphJunkie]

Game wardens introduced them out here in South La

[@Delta1389]

@@MphJunkie this is from the wildlife and fisheries website. The first recorded observance of limpkins in Louisiana was in 2017 in Lafourche Parish. Then in the spring of 2018, a pair nested successfully near Houma. Other pairs were noted in 2019 at Bayou Black in western Terrebonne Parish and in 2020 near Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge, also in Terrebonne Parish. To my knowledge they showed up naturally. There was a big deal made about them as bird watchers from all over come to Louisiana to see them. Here is the whole page LDWF has on them. www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/limpkins-noted-for-eating-apple-snails-seen-in-louisiana#:~:text=The%20first%20recorded%20observance%20of,Refuge%2C%20also%20in%20Terrebonne%20Parish.

[@blaine_yousan]

I always enjoy Cmac teaching us all about our environment and restoration efforts. I used to hunt and fish Dutch Bayou in the mid 70’s and we saw changes very quickly after the sand was pumped in for I-10 and blocked water movement except through the bayous. Water between I-10 and Airline Hwy seemed to stagnate and hyacinths choked off my best duck and deer habitat. My 2cents. 🤣

[@SuperRobertheath]

CMack is a wealth of knowledge. I love when he’s in these videos.

[@ryanholliman5923]

There is absolutely, absolutely nothing more fun than that kinda fishing! I love it!

[@MarshManMasson]

Every time I do it I wonder why I don't do it more.

[@seanmccoy6967]

What a great video - lots of catching and LOTS of education on the ecosystem. Thanks for making C-MAC a focal point on this one as I have always learned so much from his wisdom - not to slight MMM's. Please keep them coming and thanks for sharing.

[@bigjspec]

Nothing better than grass shrimp for those type fish

[@shooterridge]

Those overcast days bring out the color of nature & scenery better

[@JasonJones-db1bi]

That is the rougarou it's doing its mating call

[@jimhahn2728]

That area looks like the Bayou Segnette Jean Lafitte park . Just beautiful!

[@johnlavarine8155]

Great info from C-Mac and a good video overall

[@henryschmidt636]

Beautiful place. What Florida used to look like before the yankee and the tilapia.

[@KING-MUFFASA]

That the Michael Jackson bird 😂

[@chadwilson6550]

That was awesome.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I love how you guys complain. you have so much water, productive water salt and fresh. I'd love to be over there. come to Jacksonville Florida you'll see how the other half has to fish!

[@pault5816]

They wanted to put a diversion in lake Des Allemands but the local fishermen stopped it. We would have world class fishing if that was put in. We have been hearing that they might put one in. I hope they do and soon

[@justinburkett5578]

It’s a mileamore bird you can hear him for a mile or more.

[@tinkerwatts7343]

My family members have hunted and fished in this part of the blind river swamp area for atleast 100 yrs. It has definitely changed in my lifetime we need some fresh water diverted in this swamp or salt water will kill it completely

[@harleyledford6024]

I grew up a mile from the launch. Been fishing it for 20 years, fishery is starting to come back around from the hurricanes but its not what it use to be

[@Soulman504]

Seems like Chris really knows his shit😅Nice area to fish

[@reauxnbears]

5 minutes from my crib lol

[@sts242]

Limpkin, all over the Everglades.

[@ronnieA251]

As someone already commented, you have a passenger side trailer tail light out!

[@MarshManMasson]

Thanks for confirming that.

[@samuelnelson7429]

Pretty sure that creature making all the ruckus was a Rougarou. Other option would be the Louisiana Wookie. Definitely not a Bigfoot or Mothman.

[@wj131]

You should try 51 canal for Bream. They thicker than a girl eating Popeyes in there. You’ll catch a few sacalait too.

[@MarshManMasson]

Thanks for the tip. Will give it a try on our next trip in there.

[@johnchauvin6996]

is the launch open to the public?

[@chrismacaluso5658]

Yes. It’s a $5 launch fee. Definitely open to the public

[@colemiller9286]

@@chrismacaluso5658 awesome hamburgers and worm buckets !!

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

Thats a female fox . They come in heat quite often and the adults sound like a woman screaming. They are calling a mate.

[@rhondasibley7679]

Finally, in my neck of the woods! Really beautiful place; I used to fish it a lot, but it just became less and less productive. Great info. Hopefully, the diversion will help it. Love your videos.

[@TheFish580]

black lake is always black and always has been! in the spring time it gets some big bass move up in it too!

[@anthonycyprusjr7829]

Break out de Red Lobster Bisquit mix in Rosemary and Garlic with Parmesan in de batter-awesome breading for pan fish!!Got a buddy from the Abita KC's that had a gentleman's retreat at a fine Grand Isle camp,think we need a return retreat(re-treat)!!!

[@TimB85]

I live 10 minutes from there, fish it 2x a year, I go to Pearl river instead

[@marklandry3709]

Sounds like an Osprey, they get vocal if you’re close to their nest. I’ve always called them fish eagle.

[@Gokywildcats11]

Whats a good bluegill and crappie rod and reel

[@kendrickgolden589]

wish I could fish there at least once 😩

[@YeyeBustomiFishing]

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[@davidrobinson3739]

And how all of us old guys used a 10 hp engine and a 14 foot wide bottom flat boat in the day...!

[@rl2109]

I grew up fishing the Atchafalaya, out of Bayou Pigeon. We'd fish Bee Bayou, Lake Murphy and a 'Blue Hole' all the way at the end of Williams Canal. I heard those birds cry many a time, and I always called them 'pissed-off' birds...! God bless ALL of us! WWG1WGA