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The 14-inch minimum length limit for bass in the Atchafalaya Basin ends June 20, the LDWF announced. 14-inch minimum ends in Basin
A 14-inch minimum-length regulation that has been in place since Hurricane Andrew blasted the Atchafalaya Basin becomes a thing of the past Thursday (June 20) after the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved its removal.
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New Orleans’ Bayou St. John is great for urban kayak fishing and holds a wide variety of fish. Eric Muhoberac caught this redfish and bass in the same morning on a topwater frog. Urban ’yak fishing
For many folks, even kayakers, a fishing trip usually involves packing up and driving an hour or more to popular fishing areas far away from the big city. The hustle and bustle of city life is seldom equated with good fishing.
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The Ship Shoal block oil and gas platforms swarm with red snapper in the summer. Back to red snapper fishing basics
Terry Jacobs is what you might call old school. He eschews the myriad scientific thinking with regards to American red snapper, his favorite fish.
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Net making has been in Gus’ family for over 30 years. Trawling checklist
• Licenses
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Gus of Gus’ Tackle and Nets shows a complete bait trawl setup. Trawling for Bait
With the price of live bait these days, many sport fishermen have decided to trawl for live bait instead of buying it. By doing this, they save money, don’t have to wait in long lines and get fresh lively bait every time.
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Dave Glaviano proudly displays his catch. Louisiana Recreational Shrimping Regulations
The regulations for recreational shrimping in Louisiana can be found at www.wlf.louisiana.gov or in the 2013 Louisiana Fishing Regulations.
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Web sites like Swimbaitnation.com are loaded with how-to videos and pictures of huge bass caught on big baits. Ready-made lures
If you want to try fishing with big, hard swim baits but you don’t have the time, tools or expertise to tackle the task of making your own, you can purchase them online.
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Herrmann has found that he can catch speckled trout on his big swim baits as well. Reds, trout like big baits, too
Chalmette native Mike Herrmann discovered that redfish would pounce on his huge, custom-made lures while testing them on marsh bass.
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Heavier tackle is necessary when you move to fishing with bigger baits. Gear up to fish big baits
Fishing big baits means you have to have the right equipment.
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A variety of hard swim bait options. Big baits put to the test
Herrmann invited me along on a fishing trip to test the big baits in a bass lake he likes to fish north of Lake Pontchartrain.
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The speckled trout fishery at Grand Isle is a warm season fishery, most productive from spring to fall. H&M Fishing Charters is a family affair
H&M Fishing Charters (985-258-3632) has its roots in a time that predated inshore fishing chartes, Jules Bellanger said.
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The key to catching nice trout from Grand Isle waters is to move until you find them. Jules Bellanger’s tips for Grand Isle speckled trout
• Hire a guide to learn the area the first time you fish it.
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