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Delacroix speckled trout bite on fire, guides say

Milder December temperatures and saltier water near Delacroix have the speckled trout bite turned on, according to local fishing guides.

Salty water this month combined with milder temperatures have turned on speckled trout fishing out of Delacroix unlike anything the area has seen in at least three years, according to a fishing guide.

December 23, 2014 at 3:10 pm
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State's recreational red snapper season to close Dec. 31

The recreational red snapper season in Louisiana will close at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31, but an opening date for the 2015 season has not yet been determined, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

The state’s recreational red snapper season will close on Dec. 31, but the opening date for 2015 has not yet been determined, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

December 18, 2014 at 6:41 pm
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Four men cited for oyster harvesting violations, LDWF says

Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries arrested four men for alleged oyster harvesting violations in Terrebonne Parish.

December 18, 2014 at 5:00 pm
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Jacks are wild

This big jack was caught in the middle of a large school that was hammering menhaden.

The predominant fish sought by coastal kayak anglers are no doubt trout and redfish. However, the most hard-hitting and pound-for-pound all-out fighting machine is the jack crevalle.

December 18, 2014 at 9:00 am
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Video: History's worst kayak launch ever

This kayaker had a rough time launching on the beach.

I might be tempting fate for my next kayak trip by posting this video, but check this out for things NOT to do when launching your ‘yak at the beach.

December 17, 2014 at 11:53 am
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Iowa angler hooks up with 10.95-pounder at Toledo Bend

Daniel Schexnayder, of Iowa, landed this big 10.95-pound largemouth bass on a Norman DD22 crankbait on Dec. 12. The bass was 25 ¼ inches long, with a 20 ¼-inch girth.

Launching from Big Bass Marina alone on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 12, Iowa’s Daniel Schexnayder had to contend with lots of fog on Toledo Bend’s waters.

December 16, 2014 at 11:34 am
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Angler hooked in lip, tries to remove it at the camp

Jay Forest hooked himself in the lip recently while at a camp in the lower reaches of the Bayou Black marsh, so he decided to let another camp member try to pull the hook using the old string trick. Watch the vid to see if it was successful.

I've had a treble hook jammed into my jawline, so when I heard that fellow Louisiana Publishing employee Jay Forest had speared himself in the top lip with a jig hook I had to shiver a bit.

The best thing to say about it is that Jay did it to himself while fishing off a pier: At least he couldn't blame anyone else.

December 15, 2014 at 10:55 am
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Mister Twister Poc’it Hawg Raiser

A Texas bass angler’s bid to get back to the Bassmaster Classic depended heavily on a soft-plastic creature bait that few, if any, others had in their arsenal when they fished the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship on Nov. 6-8 on the Ouachita River.

December 15, 2014 at 9:00 am
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Grand Isle marinas are a family thing

Supplying high quality live bait to his customers is a high priority for Buggie Vegas.

Buggie Vegas’ Cajun accent and beaming smile have become fixtures for sport fishermen launching or chartering out of Bridge Side Marina on Grand Isle.

December 15, 2014 at 7:00 am
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Live bait takes some TLC

Cocahoe minnows are tough and the only commonly available live bait for marsh fishermen in the wintertime.

“I’m all about live bait,” veteran redfish and speckled trout charter guide Herk Bergeron said. “The catch ratio is much better with live bait, especially for bigger fish. Most of the winter, I use cocahoe minnows. I start with shrimp in April. From mid-May into August I use mostly croakers. In September, I shift back to cocahoes.

December 15, 2014 at 7:00 am
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Top cold-weather tactics for Delacroix trout

Once it gets colder, the fish will go into deep holes and channels. That’s why it’s important to get your bait all the way to the bottom.

December usually delivers our first blast of really cold weather. We start getting cold front after cold front beginning in November, and by increments our weather changes from fall to winter with each passing front.

December 15, 2014 at 7:00 am
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Pro tips for choosing winter crappie-fishing spots

Keeping close watch on the graph will help you stay on the sweet spots.

Unlike the warmer months, when scattered crappie create the opportunity to pick one or two here and there and piece together a decent day, Toledo Bend guide Dennis Tietje said the late fall/early winter period calls for a higher level of discernment.

December 15, 2014 at 7:00 am
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How to detect light crappie bites

Crappie Pro Mark Williams uses a light finger grip to detect strikes and subtly jig his baits.

When cooler temperatures have those crappie biting lightly, strike detection becomes paramount. That can be challenging on a good day, but in windy conditions it’s critical that you don’t let the blow rob you of opportunities.

December 15, 2014 at 7:00 am
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Boat position key to post-front bass fishing

The ability to stop quickly and hold position for specific casts is critical. PowerPoles facilitate this.

With ultra-clear and often eerily calm conditions, bluebird days mean spooky bass that’ll be even less tolerant than normal to intrusion.

December 15, 2014 at 7:00 am
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LDWF cites seven for alleged oyster fishing violations

Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited seven men in the last month for alleged oyster fishing violations on the Sister Lake Public Oyster Seed Reservation in Terrebonne Parish, which is closed for the 2014-15 oyster season.

December 12, 2014 at 5:20 am
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State waters off Elmer's and Grand Terre Islands to reopen for commercial and recreational fishermen Dec. 10

This updated map shows modifications going into place 30 minutes before sunrise on Dec. 10, when state waters near Elmer's and Grand Terre Islands will be reopened to commercial and recreational fishermen, according to LDWF.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the reopening of state waters in the Gulf of Mexico off the beaches of Elmer’s and Grand Terre Islands effective 30 minutes before sunrise on Wednesday, Dec. 10.

December 09, 2014 at 4:26 pm
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LWF Commission approves Notice of Intent modifying Recreational Offshore Landing Permit

At its meeting on Thursday, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved a Notice of Intent to modify regulations pertaining to the Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP).

December 04, 2014 at 5:32 pm
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