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Borrow pit fishing

Along the highways I sometimes see what looks like a borrow pit for when they built the overpasses & such. These are always near the highway and in a corner of a cane field. Are these fishable - as in holding fish and permitable to use ? I am especially wondering about a few around Franklin. I see people fishing sometimes so they must be usable.
Thanks for any help, a newbie to Louisiana, Steve in so la

March 30, 2014 at 6:17pm
Duracraft -

I see a 17 ft Duracraft for sale online. Anyone have any comments on this make ? Thanks, Steve in so la

July 25, 2013 at 3:18pm
Weldcraft 16 ft power Q

I looked at a new Weldcraft 16 ft jon boat, semi V. It has a 60 hp motor - is this enough to push it decently on rivers & small lakes ? Weighs about 650 as is. They are asking 16,000 bux - any suggestions for other boats that are similar ?

Thanks to all, Steve in so la

July 19, 2013 at 2:48pm
Computer kicked off reply

The one reply I just got for 'advice on buying a boat' was removed. Did I do something wrong or am I not reading & replying correctly ? I wanted to thank the poster for his comments. Thanks, Steve in so la

July 16, 2013 at 7:29pm
Boat buying advice needed

Just moved here from Arizona - bought a house now ready for a boat. I am looking for a used 16-18 ft alum boat with walk through windshield style for fresh water fishing. So far I have not found any for sale. Looked here on the forum first , then online, newspapers, etc. Any advice on how to find some for sale in so La?

Thanks to all, Steve in so la

July 16, 2013 at 7:03pm
A comment titled: Try two things - in response to a report titled: Where to park houseboat on water?

Either find someone who's already hooked up there to ask or go ahead and set up and see who turns up to answer your question. Steve in so la

September 11, 2014 at 2:09pm
A comment titled: Wearing out in response to a report titled: Duracraft -

is still better than rusting out ! Steve

July 26, 2013 at 2:34pm
A comment titled: Good ideas - in response to a report titled: Duracraft -

I do like a wide platform to stand & fish from. Some things to consider - thanks ! Steve

July 26, 2013 at 2:16pm
A comment titled: thanks - - in response to a report titled: Duracraft -

I will probably be the only one in the boat for the most time so don't need a lot of space. Plus a smaller boat is easier to load & unload for one guy. Steve

July 25, 2013 at 6:43pm
A comment titled: Sure sounds good - - in response to a report titled: Weldcraft 16 ft power Q

A man only gets 2-3 boats in general - make the most of it. I'm 70 & this will be my last boat so I want just what I want :) Steve

July 25, 2013 at 4:04pm
A comment titled: Went to the dealer - in response to a report titled: Weldcraft 16 ft power Q

yesterday in Raceland & he wanted $14,500. for a 2014.
Let me know how the delivery & all goes, Steve

July 25, 2013 at 3:15pm
A comment titled: Thanks - in response to a report titled: Weldcraft 16 ft power Q

I'll check them out ! Steve

July 23, 2013 at 5:07pm
A comment titled: Bass striker in response to a report titled: Weldcraft 16 ft power Q

What about the Xpress Bass Striker boats - anyone have one to comment on ? I really like the all welded boats.Steve

http://www.xpressboats.com/view/bass

July 19, 2013 at 7:24pm
A comment titled: GPS in response to a report titled: Weldcraft 16 ft power Q

Good idea - having just moved here from the desert I surely will take it slow on the bayous. Thanks for the advertiser tip- I'll check it out, Steve

July 19, 2013 at 7:11pm
A comment titled: Thanks Jim - in response to a report titled: Weldcraft 16 ft power Q

I do have $$ in hand and am learning more every day. I have been scouring this forum's ads & such, Steve

July 19, 2013 at 5:10pm
A comment titled: 16 ft in response to a report titled: Weldcraft 16 ft power Q

Thanks tuff - I agree about the price. While the boat seems to be made very well I think I can get one at a lower price. Shoppin on the net ! Steve

July 19, 2013 at 3:14pm
A comment titled: Thanks - I'll check them out. n/t in response to a report titled: Boat buying advice needed

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July 17, 2013 at 8:35pm
A comment titled: That's it - - in response to a report titled: Boat buying advice needed

thanks Troy. What do they call this type of boat ? Steve

July 17, 2013 at 3:59pm
A comment titled: That's it - in response to a report titled: Computer kicked off reply

& it's on to fiberglass for me :) That much $$ and still needing a motor - I'm not that rich. Thanks for all the help - I'll scour the net for other than the hanko specials.

Going to Houma tomorrow - any boat dealers you know of that are good to visit ? steve in so la

July 16, 2013 at 8:23pm
A comment titled: No - not that type. in response to a report titled: Computer kicked off reply

I'm seeing them around town & on the water. It's all aluminum, wind shield mid way or so. The Hanko company makes a lot of them - very expensive. Maybe I need to look at fiberglass as you mentioned. steve

July 16, 2013 at 7:56pm
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