it's getting to be the right time of year for em hear. in the fall the big ones come pu close to shore and into the bayous. we sight fish for em hear. they like to run up into the fresh as far as they can. they come in with the tide and run up into the grass as far as they can to feed. they get in water so shallow thier backs will be sticking up out the water. we call it 'tailing'. its not unusual to pull 20-30 pounders outa 3 or 4 inches of water. dayum stink. we gotta put ur 18 in graviline bayou. seriously!it's right there in goula. dont know if you've ever fished it, but its a sweet deal. slow troll the bayou with white cocahoe and live shrimp. watching the banks for tails. its one of my favorite honey holes this time of year. usualy limit out in short order. should hook at least a few 5 pounders (specks) and hook a few nice reds to boot!, hell, i.ll buy the gas. even come tow the boat for ya if ya want!