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bluemoons
| Favorite team: | New Orleans Saints  |
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re: Cajun HRC
Posted by bluemoons on 2/25/26 at 10:22 am to KemoSabe65
Lately it's mostly ROTC kids or the pathways youth kids. Honestly, the pathways kids have been better than the ROTC kids in my experience. Lots of the ROTC kids just treat it like a service hours deal.
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Not I. Great group though. My young golden got her HRCH before last season and I kinda checked out of tests, but now I'm thinking about running her in the Pontchartrain test in April. She loves the tests and I need to stay consistent with he training.
re: Best restaurants in Covington, La?
Posted by bluemoons on 2/19/26 at 2:10 pm to GynoSandberg
We went by a night or so after they opened. My understanding is that it's a couple and maybe one other individual who used to work at Carousel Bar across the lake.
It's a cool spot. I think it will self-regulate from a crowd standpoint because once the bar fills up it's a bit uncomfortable. There are booths along the wall but they're pretty tight and not very good for sitting and talking.
It's a cool spot. I think it will self-regulate from a crowd standpoint because once the bar fills up it's a bit uncomfortable. There are booths along the wall but they're pretty tight and not very good for sitting and talking.
I'm on a well in St. Tammany. I flush mine once every couple of years or whenever I think about it. Never really notice much whenever I do but it's easy and makes me feel like I'm taking care of it.
re: Best restaurants in Covington, La?
Posted by bluemoons on 2/19/26 at 10:00 am to NorthshoreClown100
On the short list. Hopefully one day over the next couple weeks.
Have y'all checked out the Little Blue Door? Very cool spot. It's in the alley directly south of Buster's but north of Mattina Bella. It is small and it was crowded, but I think it'll be a really cool bar once it settles down.
Have y'all checked out the Little Blue Door? Very cool spot. It's in the alley directly south of Buster's but north of Mattina Bella. It is small and it was crowded, but I think it'll be a really cool bar once it settles down.
Agreed :cheers:. We hit up Greyhound for work lunch quite a bit. Love their pizzas. Reuben and the kebab are also excellent.
re: 2026 Spring Garden Thread
Posted by bluemoons on 2/18/26 at 4:52 pm to PillageUrVillage
I started my usual dwarf tomatoes and peppers, but literally none of my Jimmy Nardello seedlings germinated. I think my seed packet got wet or something. Pretty bummed considering they're my favorite peppers.
Like you, I'll be buying a lot of peppers from the coop.
Like you, I'll be buying a lot of peppers from the coop.
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Look, I know the owners of Del Porto pretty well and that Black Lives Matter stuff was many many years ago. What I do know is that Tori and Dave are very good people and she has not run her mouth in the last four or so years. Tori has also donated food for a number of worthy causes, and she has donated food out of the goodness of her heart to my family members. I would give her a break and go eat some dynamite food.
I wasn't going to respond to that post just because it's certainly that poster's prerogative to avoid their restaurant, but then I saw your post and I agree. My experience is that she is fine, but is one of those people that probably shouldn't have social media. Dave is awesome. Most laid back dude ever.
Regardless, I don't care what her political opinions are. Their food is excellent, reasonably priced, and I enjoy good food. So, I will continue eating at their restaurant. If her political/social positions made their way into my dining experience, maybe I'd think differently. I've never had a bad experience or meal at Del Porto and I would put it up against any of the better restaurants I've eaten at, anywhere.
I promise you they won't notice if that poster doesn't go to their restaurant. It's hard to get in the place on Thursday-Saturday nights.
Covington has a great food scene and most of the restaurants are close to each other. Our personal rotation is 90% Aki, Del Porto, and Gallagher's. We've had a few new restaurants open over the past several months though.
Limited to Covington:
You've been, but Gallagher's is a good classic steakhouse vibe. The bar area is cool too. Food is good but heavy. Steaks are generally good and there is good seafood throughout the menu.
Del Porto is consistently excellent food. People say it's Italian, but it's Italian with a south Louisiana flair. If somewhat upscale seafood is what you're looking for, check it out. I don't know that I've ever had a bad meal there. As another poster said, the owners also own the Greyhound. I prefer Del Porto, but Greyhound is good too.
Valencia is good Spanish food, though I agree with another poster about it being loud inside. Marcello's can also be good, but the service is inconsistent. Neither of those fit your seafood/southern dish bill.
Seiler Bar (next to Taproom) also fits the relatively upscale southern/seafood bill.
If you like sushi, you owe it to yourself to go to Aki. It is the best sushi I've had in my life. If you go on a weekend, try to get a reservation. I normally tell people that if you're looking for the food, go to Aki. If you're looking for the vibe, go to Bon Sake. Bon Sake is decent, but expensive and the portions are small.
The Hampshire is new, expensive, and the service has been bad both times we've been. It is still new though so TBD. Same owner as Pardo's in Mandeville. To this point, I find Pardo's to be much better.
Feliciana just opened a week ago but I've heard good things from a couple of people that have been.
Gloriette is not good and absolutely not worth the price.
Vasquez is a hidden gem for lunch. Their Cuban is excellent.
New Orleans Food & Spirits, Chimes, and Busters all have decent seafood, but I consider these restaurants a step down from all of the above. Think your classic fried shrimp, oyster, etc. establishments.
Limited to Covington:
You've been, but Gallagher's is a good classic steakhouse vibe. The bar area is cool too. Food is good but heavy. Steaks are generally good and there is good seafood throughout the menu.
Del Porto is consistently excellent food. People say it's Italian, but it's Italian with a south Louisiana flair. If somewhat upscale seafood is what you're looking for, check it out. I don't know that I've ever had a bad meal there. As another poster said, the owners also own the Greyhound. I prefer Del Porto, but Greyhound is good too.
Valencia is good Spanish food, though I agree with another poster about it being loud inside. Marcello's can also be good, but the service is inconsistent. Neither of those fit your seafood/southern dish bill.
Seiler Bar (next to Taproom) also fits the relatively upscale southern/seafood bill.
If you like sushi, you owe it to yourself to go to Aki. It is the best sushi I've had in my life. If you go on a weekend, try to get a reservation. I normally tell people that if you're looking for the food, go to Aki. If you're looking for the vibe, go to Bon Sake. Bon Sake is decent, but expensive and the portions are small.
The Hampshire is new, expensive, and the service has been bad both times we've been. It is still new though so TBD. Same owner as Pardo's in Mandeville. To this point, I find Pardo's to be much better.
Feliciana just opened a week ago but I've heard good things from a couple of people that have been.
Gloriette is not good and absolutely not worth the price.
Vasquez is a hidden gem for lunch. Their Cuban is excellent.
New Orleans Food & Spirits, Chimes, and Busters all have decent seafood, but I consider these restaurants a step down from all of the above. Think your classic fried shrimp, oyster, etc. establishments.
re: Duck box day
Posted by bluemoons on 2/1/26 at 5:18 pm to Royalfishing
I put 5 out today. I used 4x4’s and got some of those spikes to fix to the bottom. Need to go back next weekend and hit them with a sledgehammer instead of the little 4lb hammer. May not survive a hurricane but they’re fine for now. Did it solo and it was definitely more of a job than I anticipated ha. Nice day though.
re: Wader recommendations
Posted by bluemoons on 2/1/26 at 4:47 pm to meltingman
I just finished my second season on a pair. I’ve liked them and the fit is comfortable. The boot is a little heavy but it’s not awful. I’ve got to send in for warranty work after the season so I’ll see how that goes. One of the metal clips that hooks to the shoulder straps broke.
I hunt marsh and an extremely hard on waders so if I can get 2 seasons out of them without a leak or needing work, I consider that a win.
I hunt marsh and an extremely hard on waders so if I can get 2 seasons out of them without a leak or needing work, I consider that a win.
re: Wader recommendations
Posted by bluemoons on 2/1/26 at 9:53 am to iwantacooler
Rogers between those three. None of those are high quality but Rogers generally stands behind their products. I bought my a wife a pair of their waders and they’re fine. I wouldn’t spend money on a TideWe product. Low quality to begin with but super inconsistent. One of the guys in my lease had the threads on the wader straps pull out after like half the first split.
Farm to Feet merino.
re: Duck taxidermist- BR area
Posted by bluemoons on 1/20/26 at 8:10 pm to finfeathersport
Kevin Hynes in Pearl River is worth the trip. Sonny Amato has mounted 6-7 birds for me. Good guy but I switched about 10 years ago after noticeable quality decline. He did a mottled duck for me and the paint (not airbrush) on the beak was so bad I considered having it redone. He also took like a year to turn burns around and his price increased significantly over that time frame.
I’m not a taxidermy expert by any means, so I feel like if I can notice quality issues, something is wrong.
I’m not a taxidermy expert by any means, so I feel like if I can notice quality issues, something is wrong.
re: School me on wood duck boxes
Posted by bluemoons on 1/19/26 at 5:02 pm to aTmTexas Dillo
To be frank, I'm putting the boxes out on our property to hopefully increase the population of wood ducks in order to hunt them :lol:.
Duly noted though. Maybe I'll just place the boxes in other ponds on the property.
Duly noted though. Maybe I'll just place the boxes in other ponds on the property.
School me on wood duck boxes
Posted by bluemoons on 1/17/26 at 11:24 am
I just built 4 to put out at our farm and plan to put them out next weekend. Anything to know about placement? Any issue putting them in ponds we hunt?
I was planning to get some metal posts, 2x4, or 4x4s to mount them on instead of just putting them on trees. I read that helps with predators. Worth the extra effort? Also, does it matter how high the boxes are?
Appreciate any insight. Thanks OB.
I was planning to get some metal posts, 2x4, or 4x4s to mount them on instead of just putting them on trees. I read that helps with predators. Worth the extra effort? Also, does it matter how high the boxes are?
Appreciate any insight. Thanks OB.
re: Another Good One is Gone
Posted by bluemoons on 12/31/25 at 8:50 am to KemoSabe65
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KemoSabe65
Sorry for the loss. Never had a QAA dog, but I’ve had some really good ones and I’m fortunate enough to have a good one now. Lost my old pup last year and j think about her almost every day.
Are you with MS/South Lake Kennels?
re: Does Bay St Louis area have good fishing?
Posted by bluemoons on 12/15/25 at 9:20 am to BengalBlood81
If you have a boat capable of getting out front/to the islands, then absolutely. If your boat is limited to the bay, then it's not the best from a fishing standpoint. There are some folks that have it dialed enough to consistently catch fish, but the quality of the fishery on the east side of the marsh and the islands is so good that you should focus your efforts there if possible.
I have the hoodie and the bottoms. I liked the hoodie so much I bought it in a solid. Probably my favorite general cold weather piece of clothing.
Duck hunting in marsh I wear them if it’s below 50 depending on how wet it feels. Furnace bottom, merino socks, breathable waders. Light merino top, furnace hoodie, windproof vest if it’s blowing, and a shell if it’s under 45 degrees. Only time I ever really feel a chill is on boat ride out and that goes away quick once I start moving around.
Deer hunting, pretty much same deal. Just sub bibs for waders and a heavier jacket for longer sits.
Duck hunting in marsh I wear them if it’s below 50 depending on how wet it feels. Furnace bottom, merino socks, breathable waders. Light merino top, furnace hoodie, windproof vest if it’s blowing, and a shell if it’s under 45 degrees. Only time I ever really feel a chill is on boat ride out and that goes away quick once I start moving around.
Deer hunting, pretty much same deal. Just sub bibs for waders and a heavier jacket for longer sits.
re: Pro Drive Center console
Posted by bluemoons on 12/11/25 at 10:38 am to Thewingnut323
I don't know much about them, but I don't love the idea that the you either have to buy one of their hulls designed to work with the engine, or your own hull has to be permanently modified to accommodate the engine. I'd be concerned about swapping the engine for a standard outboard/reselling the hull with the modification but without the engine/etc.
I've seen the Freedom outboards in person as well, but haven't run one. Second-hand info is that they run pretty well in skinny water, but struggle in deeper water.
I've seen the Freedom outboards in person as well, but haven't run one. Second-hand info is that they run pretty well in skinny water, but struggle in deeper water.
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Yes, slightly above normal right now.
Shell Beach buoy isn't a good reference for Delacroix water levels. The inside has been low in the afternoon lately. Here are a couple links to use for Delacroix.
Crooked Bayou/4 Horse
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