Want speckled trout? Go here, and do this

[@marvinhesler6002]

Todd must say that is the best commentary instructions for layman fisherman I have heard.. I feel like I can go repeat it.. thanks 🙏

[@dr.bowdoin3067]

All I wanna do is go fishing and watch it now addicted!!!

[@cayogator]

have you ever fried and eaten trout roe sacks ? yum !

[@MarshManMasson]

No. I've heard mixed reviews.

[@terrytriche5975]

Is this your other boat? Your Avid is awesome.

[@RectifiedMetals]

I enjoy the lessons like these. More please. Just started to use plastics and I'm learning.

[@cms6506]

Hey Todd, I'm a recent subscriber to your channel, and I just want to thank you for putting out such great content. I'm a lifelong resident of the New Orleans area, and have gotten really obsessed with fishing in the last few years. So glad I found your channel for learning and seeing someone local give tips and info that loves our waters as much as I do. Keep up the great work!

[@MarshManMasson]

Welcome to the channel and the fishing addiction. Hopefully both enrich your life!

[@jeffsheets1315]

IT’s December, is it a good time to fish the trestles ?

[@garybarrere7552]

Have you ever fished a loop knot on your jig heads? Makes a big difference here in Texas. We don’t fish a lot of deep water. Good luck!

[@claudeyarborough7532]

Todd, Where did you get the Fitzgerald rod at? Online or is there a store nearby that carries them? I live in bay St. Louis so not concerned with driving to New Orleans or mandeville of anywhere nearby really.

[@MarshManMasson]

Call Puglia's in Metairie. If they don't have the exact model you want, they'll order it for you.

[@bellasworld7000]

caught a 5lb flounder there last year jigging. good spot. like hitting the rocks on the south end. blue moon works good there too

[@MarshManMasson]

Why'd you have to bring up flounder? Now you've got my mouth watering. I stuffed one a few weeks ago. I had forgotten how good they are.

[@bellasworld7000]

yea really!!!! they not everywhere like they use to be!!!

[@philsbs2007]

I love Specks. Carpe Diem. Thanks for sharing

[@MarshManMasson]

That makes two of us. My favorite fish by far.

[@tobystephens5499]

Can’t beat saltwater fishing, I’ve spent the last few days further north trying to fish some lakes and ponds. It just doesn’t compare, nice vid btw!

[@MarshManMasson]

That freshwater scene can get addictive as well. It will certainly steal some of my attention in the spring and summer.

[@DManBreaux]

I had a good trip in Lake Catherine that same morning. Some of the prettiest specs I’ve ever caught in the Rigolets. Tide was moving around the points and the specs were there. Enjoyed the video MMM, keep em coming my brotha!

[@MarshManMasson]

Thanks for the report. Glad you had some moving water. People sometimes complain about a tide that's too strong, but the toughest days for me are those with no water movement. I felt fortunate to catch the fish I did.

[@steffandemarcay1961]

That was my dad and I next to you in the boston whaler. Making us look like chumps. LOL

[@MarshManMasson]

The fish were acting weird that day, thanks to the dead tide. They bit for a while, and once they quit, they quit.

[@henryd6434]

Awesome video! Really liked how you gave great tips for a beginner fisherman like myself! FISH ON, MASSON!!!!

[@MarshManMasson]

Hope the tips pay dividends for you!

[@jakemcnutt7712]

Marsh Man, that ol’ Curado is making some funky noises. Sounds like a ball bearing in a meat grinder when u set the hook. I just had to mess with ya. Love the videos brother. Tight lines and keep em coming👍🏼👍🏼😋

[@MarshManMasson]

That's actually my coat rubbing against the camera mic. I dropped it down in post-production whenever I could, but sometimes, I had to leave it at full volume because of what was happening around it.

[@robertjarrell5195]

Ok which gear ratio is best for specs. 6.3.1 or 7.0.1

[@MarshManMasson]

Hard to say one is necessarily better than the other. Depends on your reel cadence and the type of fishing you're doing. Generally, when deep-jigging, I like a reel that can take up line quickly. Admittedly, however, sometimes that can hurt you with a medium-heavy-powered rod and braided line. There's not a whole lot of give when fighting a trout, so sometimes what gives is the fish's flesh, and you lose it.

[@leegresham3175]

Hey Marsh Man Masson, over the next few days, should I go to the trestles or the rock wall near bayou bienvenue? And for the trestles, is most of the action on the south side, in the middle, or on the north side?

[@MarshManMasson]

That changes by the day. Literally. You never know where the fish are going to be most concentrated on any given day. I like to work 50- to 100-yard stretches, and then move a mile or so. I don't like the Trestles when water temps are in the low 50s, which they'll probably be over the next few days. Upper 50s are fine, and lower 60s are better.

[@doublethefunoutdoors]

Good stuff Todd! I’ve dove all those bridges and the reason the trestles are usually better is bc there still is old wood piling under it and in many spots a shell bottom. There’s about twice as much structure under the surface that what you can see above.

[@chinchinz2756]

was wondering should I stay away from grass now. I fish in eden isles in slidell was killing the trout for about the whole month of September than this month I can't buy a bite.

[@MarshManMasson]

It's never a bad idea to fish grass, but it's certainly going to be less productive now than it was then.

[@chinchinz2756]

@@MarshManMasson Thanks for reply I watch every vid with notifications love the work and grind.

[@robertjarrell5195]

I think I heard you say you use 30 # braid. Do you add a liter between the braid and lure. If so what type? Thank you

[@robertjarrell5195]

Ok I learned more from your Truesel video than the last 20 I have watched. Thank you for sharing. Please tell me which rod you like as the site has lots of models. I also want to buy a spinning and casting. What about reels. Your friend from the Mississippi Gautier area. I only fish foe specs and reds on artificial. Sonny Jarrell

[@MarshManMasson]

The rod I was using is a Fitzgerald All-Purpose Series 7-foot medium heavy (AP70MH). I haven't used any of the Fitzgerald reels, but if they're as good as the rods, I definitely want one.

[@jakemcnutt7712]

We will be fishing Sabine lake Friday Saturday Sunday. My first time there. Any tips?

[@MarshManMasson]

I don't know a lot about Sabine. I've actually never fished it. Good luck!

[@jakemcnutt7712]

Thanks brother. Will let you know how it goes.

[@wellchamp100]

good stuff

[@mikeh5587]

You know your in the right spot with these two in spitting distance from each other!

[@MarshManMasson]

Always great bumping into friends on the water. That's one of the aspects of the sport I most enjoy. I started fishing Matrix Shad long before I had any idea who Chas Champagne was. Funny story: My son Joel and I were fishing seven years ago, and Joel was throwing a shrimp creole Matrix Shad while I threw other things. On the truck ride out, he had been ranting and raving about how good the Matrix Shad was, and having never fished on, I told him all soft-plastics are basically the same. During the trip, he got up on me 12 to nothing while I threw a various assortment of baits from my tackle box. It took my stubborn self that long to ask him for a MS. As soon as I did, the catch ratio went to 1:1. Not many days later, I put a MS in a pool, and discovered why there was such a difference. The tail action is head and shoulders above everything else.

[@eachwon4657]

@@MarshManMasson Great video as usual Todd. Ironically, I had the same experience with my old man as Joel did with you. He also gave me that "all plastics are the same" spill. Of course he's an old school Sparkle Beetle fisherman, but once I started throwing a bunch of trout & bass on the boat using a Lemon Head MS he had a change of heart real quick. 🎣 😅

[@MarshManMasson]

It's hard to argue with success,@@eachwon4657

[@johndismang]

I'll be in New Orleans for new years and may try out the fishing. Any tips for that time of year?

[@MarshManMasson]

Will you have a boat?

[@johndismang]

Yes we will

[@MarshManMasson]

January fishing is entirely weather-dependent, but early January can really be good. If weather has been mild, I'd fish the trestle. If not, I'd probably focus near the Chalmette Wall. Good luck!@@johndismang

[@johndismang]

Much appreciated! Will be down there Dec 27-Jan 1. Hope to catch a few!

[@robmitchell3633]

I’m over in the mobile area. I’ll be working on catching some specs on the causeway delta here.

[@MarshManMasson]

Using a similar technique?

[@robmitchell3633]

Yes but along grass bank

[@ironmaiden8625]

Nice day, huh? I'll be fishing a different part of Lake P. tomorrow. I hate the crowds.

[@MarshManMasson]

If you don't like crowds, this definitely isn't the place for you.

[@nunezgeorge315]

launched at Bayou Liberty myself Monday, probably a little later than you. Still learning trestle fishing but had a pretty good trip, but some tide would surely have helped. From looks of video I was on other side of draw than you were.

[@saltwaterspirit1067]

Great video. Agree with comments about equip, used to use cheaper rods/reels but stepped up the quality and am catching more trout. Do they sell those DeathGrip jigheads in Texas?

[@MarshManMasson]

Probably not, but you can find them at www.ghostminnows.com.

[@markguidry1160]

Awesome video Marsh Man and good information on how to fish Hwy.11. Thanks 👍

[@mikerivera201]

What happened to the flounder at the trestles this year

[@robertjarrell5195]

I think you said in video that you use 30# braid. What a leader?

[@MarshManMasson]

A 20-pound fluorocarbon leader tied to the main line with a double-uni knot.

[@davidmatejek7185]

Love your vids man I learn a lot. I’ve fished all my life but just in the last year or so I’ve really tried to up my game. With wading and kayaking. I appreciate you sharing your tactics keep them coming. And have a good one!!

[@cliffordtillman]

Don’t get me wrong.... I’m super jealous of Y’all catching them like that.... but I’m just as jealous about the calm conditions..... can’t remember last time I was able to get down to the lake and see calm waters in the morning. Was this Sunday?

[@MarshManMasson]

Monday.

[@rossej56]

Great video, happy TG !!!

[@MarshManMasson]

Thanks! You too.

[@coastallures1417]

👍

[@q1l195]

Chas is my best friend cousin great angler been knowing him for a while now

[@bellasworld7000]

pole, reel , line info and why is what i was asking for !!! thanks!!! small things like that help us little guys " get r done". Thanks!!

[@jimbogasoline2042]

You didn't even have to see Chaz to know he was there. You could here is famous "whipping it like it stole something from you, jigging". LOL! It's funny while you are talking in the video you can hear Chaz before you see him😁

[@MarshManMasson]

He definitely has a unique fishing style. Can't argue with the success, though.

[@cayogator]

When I lived in BR, we fished a lot south of Houma and that area

[@rosswatkins2277]

Satuday out there the tide sucked friday i did pretty good

[@MarshManMasson]

Tide will likely be TOO strong by this weekend. If it's not one thing, it's another lol

[@southernmarsh4234]

Hi Todd I have been watching you for a while and I live in Mandeville, Louisiana and I my dad is friends with bubby and I was wondering if my dad and I could one day fish with you

[@MarshManMasson]

I'm honored that you would want to; however, my lawyer won't allow me to fish with people I don't know due to insurance reasons. Hopefully I can share enough tips and techniques that you can have consistent success on your own. Hope to bump into you on the water one day!

[@backwaterhookers4759]

Nive video...nice looking lure

[@7citiesfishing]

awesome stuff man!

[@TheMass33]

Why do you use a baitcaster a lot?

[@MarshManMasson]

There are a lot of reasons, but the two most important are casting accuracy and sensitivity. Because the line is resting on the top side of the rod rather than on the bottom of the guides, subtle strikes are easier to detect.

[@TheMass33]

Marsh Man Masson thank you. Catch some Mogans bro!bless you.

[@Smoked.signals]

I would love to go fish with you!

[@rosswatkins2277]

It my favorite way to fish theres nothing like that tic and then set the hook

[@michaelhaynes8388]

Abraham Lincoln Dead! Love the Quote. Tight Lines

[@freddewfishing7611]

Practice CPR

[@syethmujahid2333]

I got a baitcaster from friend but... Dont have contident to use it, because its too big, like u want catch shark with it., and i dont know how to use it, ... I hear its hard to use. Stick to spinner for now

[@msueirro]

When I got the fifth ad in a row I punched out. Too many, man?

[@MarshManMasson]

Those five ads totaled 15 seconds. You might need to look into ADHD medication.

[@msueirro]

@@MarshManMasson smart ass replies always bring them back, don't they? But you can be sure I won't be back. Too many fishing videos for me to put up with all the ads plus the attitude.

[@MarshManMasson]

Mike S We’ll try to soldier on without you. Happy thanksgiving!

[@jimbogasoline2042]

That was pretty lame. You really need to compensate Mike S for the 15 seconds you stole from his life!🙄

[@fish4life143]

Good info