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Deep water key to finding bull croaker If you want to get in on a little croaker fishing of your own, Scott Castaing recommended looking for holes that are deeper than the surrounding areas. Take for instance his croaker hole in Goose Pond Bayou. MORE ... |
| Basin bass stunted by current regulations In August 1992, Hurricane Andrew unleashed hellfire and brimstone on the bass population of the Atchafalaya Basin. As anglers learned at the time, the storm whipped up half-decayed detritus from the floor of the Basin, suspended it in the water column and, ultimately, robbed the water of much of its life-sustaining oxygen. MORE ... |
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Paper mill caused massive Pearl River fish kill, company admits Temple-Inland Inc. admitted a discharge at it’s Bogalusa plant caused the massive Pearl River fish kill that has included bass, catfish, paddlefish and federally protected Gulf sturgeon. “We never lose sight that we are members and supporters of the Bogalusa area and apologize for the impact this issue at the mill has had on the Pearl River, its aqua culture (sic) and surrounding communities,” Temple-Inland’s Doyle Simmons said today (Aug. 17) in a news release. “We are working diligently and expeditiously to remove the fish kill and restore the quality of the river.” MORE ... |
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Nighttime boating safety The risks of operating a boat at night increase greatly, and extreme care must be taken to avoid collisions with stationary and floating objects and other vessels. To begin, make sure all required navigation lights are properly installed and working. Also, have a backup system such as clip-on lights and extra bulbs. MORE ... |
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Atchafalaya Basin bream fishing hot as the weather I guided the boat toward the location canal deep in the southern reaches of the Atchafalaya Basin, memories of one of the most-exciting goggleye trips in my life running through mind. That trip two years ago with buddy Darren Cooper had produced 60 or so big warmouth on bass tackle, but on this day (Friday, Aug. 12) I was taking my son Garrett and father Allen to the hole to see if the fish were still thick. MORE ... |
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Pearl River fish kill under investigation A large Pearl River fish kill reported Saturday (Aug. 13) could have been caused by an influx of partially treated and untreated wastewater, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported today (Aug. 15). LDWF biologists were working with several other agencies to determine the cause of the kill, which included bass, catfish, bluegill, shad, paddlefish and eels. Several thousand fish were seen dead or dying along the river, the agency reported. MORE ... |
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New pro bass-fishing league formed Twenty-four of the nation’s top bass anglers have teamed with the Outdoor Channel to form a new professional fishing circuit designed to test anglers’ prowess in putting together patterns quickly. The Major League Fishing trail will allow anglers to weigh as many legal fish as they catch, but competitors must begin each event without the benefit of user-generated GPS waypoints or practice. Anglers also will fish on surprise venues, meaning they will have to make on-the-water adjustments to catch bass. MORE ... |
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Hunt-and-peck fishing east of the Mississippi River produces plenty of fish The east side of the Mississippi River has been all over the radio and TV recently for being one of the best places to fish right now. Whether outside, inside or somewhere in between, saltwater anglers can find hungry speckled trout, redfish and flounder. Plastics can work if you really get in the fish, but live shrimp has been the best bait. MORE ... |
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State delays white shrimp opener Anglers who drag a trawl for their own live bait are used to the white shrimp season opening on the third Monday of August, but this year, they’ll have to wait a week longer. The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission at its Aug. 4 meeting approved a proposal by biologist Marty Bourgeois to open the season on Aug. 22, the fourth Monday of the month. MORE ... |
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Circle hook magic I remember the first circle hook that I ever saw, in the late-1960s. The angler who showed it to me called it a “tuna hook.” I picked it up, looked at it closely and then tried to hook myself with it. I couldn’t. And I concluded that it was the dumbest invention ever foisted off on fishermen. It looked like a hook that was designed NOT to catch fish. MORE ... |
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LDWF kicks off yellowfin tuna tagging program A tag-and-release yellowfin tournament based out of Venice Marina on Sept. 24 will kick off a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries initiative to encourage recreational anglers to tag and release yellowfin while helping provide scientific data so managers can better understand the species, the agency announced today (Aug. 4). “The new tuna-tagging program will provide baseline information for the population models used to assess the health of the stock of this valuable fishery,” LDWF’s Randy Pausina said. “It will also help clarify the evidence that yellowfin migratory patterns have been altered by the presence of offshore oil platforms.” MORE ... |
| How to throw a cast net There are various ways to throw a cast net, yet many anglers don’t know about the flip trick to help throw their cast net with tremendous ease and quickness. Yes, this way can let just about a person of any size or strength level throw a heavy 8-foot net with no problem. And you’ll be able to throw your net for longer periods of time without having your shoulders feel like they are on fire. MORE ... |
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Hot Water Canal
Fished the Michoud Substation ICWW at hot water canal Friday. Let me start by saying WOW!!! BIG Trout every few cast. It...
Fished the Michoud Substation ICWW at hot water canal Friday. Let me start by saying WOW!!! BIG Trout every few cast. It... Featured Fishing Guide
Calcasieu Charter Service
Whether you are in search of that once in a lifetime trophy, entertaining an important business contact or just taking the family or friends out for a little fun, Calcasieu Charter Service can provide the right trip for your group.
Whether you are in search of that once in a lifetime trophy, entertaining an important business contact or just taking the family or friends out for a little fun, Calcasieu Charter Service can provide the right trip for your group. Featured Fishing
Trophy Bass Haven LLC
If you love to fish, Trophy Bass Haven LLC is a amazing 40 acre membership fishing resort with cabins,Club house and Rv spots. We are located at 379 Louie Harmson Center Point LA approximately 15 miles for Paragon Casino Marksville LA. Website www.trophyb
If you love to fish, Trophy Bass Haven LLC is a amazing 40 acre membership fishing resort with cabins,Club house and Rv spots. We are located at 379 Louie Harmson Center Point LA approximately 15 miles for Paragon Casino Marksville LA. Website www.trophyb
