Offshore Fishing

Dolphin rapidly lose their rainbow of colors after being caught. Note the sargassum weed rip behind the angler, prime dolphin habitat.

Live fast; die young

June 04, 2017 at 9:00am
The Louisiana Legislature passed a resolution Friday opposing the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries' new red snapper pilot program announced last week.

Louisiana Legislature votes overwhelmingly against LDWF’s red snapper pilot program

Resolution urging department not move forward with study passes House 85-6, Senate 29-0
June 02, 2017 at 3:02pm
A program giving 150 anglers access to 25,000 pounds of red snapper is not a precursor to an individual quota for recreational anglers, but a tool to help LDWF gather more accurate data in preparation for state-run management, according to Patrick Banks.

LDWF: Red snapper pilot program not precursor for recreational IFQ system

Head of fisheries says main goal is to improve harvest estimate capabilities in preparation for state-based management out to 200 miles
June 01, 2017 at 4:53pm
Phil Hanberry, of Hattiesburg, Miss., poses with the 260-pound swordfish he reeled in Tuesday morning out of South Pass. If certified by the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association, it will become the No. 5-ranked sword in the state record books.

260-pound Top 5 sword landed out of South Pass

Fish measured 84 inches from bottom jaw to fork, with 3-foot sword, Capt. Peace Marvel says
May 30, 2017 at 5:41pm
LDWF's red snapper program will award 150 randomly selected anglers access to 25,000 pounds of Gulf snapper, without daily bag limits or season restrictions. Conservation groups oppose the measure because they say it privatizes a public resource.

Sportfishing industry also has ‘deep concerns’ on LDWF’s snapper quota program

Congressman Garret Graves also voices opposition
May 26, 2017 at 2:12pm
Under an LDWF pilot program, 150 anglers will divide 25,000 pounds of red snapper in state or federal waters starting in 2018 —with no set season dates or daily bag limits. Conservation groups oppose the measure because it privatizes a public resource.

LDWF’s red snapper quota pilot program opposed by conservation groups

Starting in 2018, 150 randomly selected anglers will divide 25,000 pounds of snapper with no set season dates or daily bag limits
May 25, 2017 at 6:46pm

Six cited for alleged red snapper violations in federal waters

Boat was several miles beyond state water boundary, LDWF says
May 18, 2017 at 3:58pm
Large croakers, called “bull croakers,” were common in the 1960s at offshore oil rigs, but have almost disappeared.

Croakers: blue-collar gamefish

Not as sexy as others, but just as tasty
May 03, 2017 at 4:25pm
The recreational red snapper season in the Gulf of Mexico will be open for a grand total of three days this year, starting on June 1, according to NOAA.

Feds: 3-day Gulf red snapper recreational season opens June 1

Exceeded quota from 2016 partly to blame for shortened season
May 02, 2017 at 2:43pm
Kaleb Richardson lays on top of the 835-pound bluefin tuna he reeled in Saturday afternoon near the Neptune platform about 120 miles southwest of Grand Isle. Pending certification, it could be the new No. 4-ranked bluefin in the Louisiana record books.

Lafayette 8th-grader lands potential Top 5 bluefin tuna in Green Canyon

Kaleb Richardson’s 835-pounder measured 113 inches — with an 86-inch girth
April 25, 2017 at 6:14pm
Step 1: Cut behind the head at a 45-degree angle to save as much of the meat behind the head as possible.

How to clean tuna

April 15, 2017 at 7:00am
During one period, it seemed that either Pelas or Bruce was constantly hooked up.

Best live-bait tuna rigs

April 15, 2017 at 7:00am
Live bait fish are added to the Bait & Chum Bat through its open end.

The best tuna chumming tool

April 15, 2017 at 7:00am
The men took tuna both by bump-trolling and chunking.

Venice is tuna heaven

April 15, 2017 at 7:00am

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