Wind forcing early bite around DuLarge November 6, 2009
Two weeks ago, Captain Bill Lake with Bayou Guide Service (985-851-6015) was crushing the speckled trout in Lake Mechant and Sister Lake at the rate of 100 per day. For the last few days, though, the wind has taken about 40 trout off the top of that. However, he says 60-trout days are only possible right now if you get out there at the crack of dawn.
By Chris Ginn
Duck sightings spotty, but conditions are promising November 5, 2009
It seems like here in south Louisiana we get things in extremes. It’s either hot or cold, with rarely an in-between. Sometimes we pray for rain to alleviate drought, and other times we get floods. As it relates to the waterfowl hunting conditions here in Louisiana, it seems like more often than not we’re praying for rain to flood our fields and backwaters – but this year it looks like Mother Nature has outdone herself.
By Darren Digby
User BlakeC experiences hunt of lifetime with 6-year-old son November 2, 2009
Most people think of their dream hunt as going on a trip to the Midwest and harvesting a 150-class buck. My dream hunt came true this weekend when I had the pleasure of experiencing my son’s first deer hunt.
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Guide Eric Dumas says Causeway is ready October 30, 2009
The word on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is, HOT HOT HOT. I have been out several times and the fish are on the bridge. Here are some keys to success.
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Big Lake guide reports strong schooling action October 27, 2009
Calcasieu Lake has sweetened recently due to excessive rainfall, but that doesn’t mean the fishing has totally shut down. In fact, Captain Erik Rue with Calcasieu Charters (337-598-4700) says the trout fishing has been excellent so far this month.
By Chris Ginn
Delacroix trout thick under shrimp, in winter holes October 23, 2009
Last week's northerly blow left a surprising number of shrimp in the Delacroix marsh. They're small (I'd guess about 80-count), but there are plenty of them, and they're being devoured by trout from the bottom and sea gulls from above.
By Todd Masson
Returning to my roots October 23, 2009
Most of the 20 years I’ve spent in outdoors communications has involved writing for Louisiana Sportsman. A quick search of the archives reveals that I’ve written at least 125 stories for the magazine. So the publication is my home, and holds a special place in my life.
By Andy Crawford
Back to the bays at Venice with river rising October 19, 2009
Although the calendar shows that the trout and redfish should have invaded the Mississippi River at Venice, that hasn’t exactly been the case according to Captain Owen Langridge with Big O Charters (225-978-1136). “The fish are biting,” he said, “but it’s almost like mid-summer.”
By Chris Ginn
Guide says Lafitte redfish bite “on fire” October 8, 2009
One of the great things about Southeast Louisiana is that you don’t have to drive very far to get to some of the best fishing holes in the world. Take Lafitte for instance. Within just a few miles of downtown New Orleans is one of the hottest redfish bites to be found anywhere.
By Chris Ginn
Shell Beach bite getting better every day October 1, 2009
Anybody fishing with the king, Captain Frank Moore (504-887-4960) lately has found that Biloxi Marsh, Stump Lagoon and Muscle Bay are absolutely full of redfish and trout right now. In fact, one recent trip produced 160 trout, 20 reds, 5 puppy drum and a couple sheepshead between two boats.
By Chris Ginn
Transition trout biting at Pontchartrain September 21, 2009
September can be a tough month to find speckled trout because they can be outside, inside, or anywhere in between. However, if you know where to look outside, inside and in between, you can frequently put lots of fish in the box, which is exactly what Captain Greg Schlumbrecht with To Fish Charters (985-960-1709) is doing on Lake Pontchartrain right now.
By Chris Ginn
Teal opener looks promising September 10, 2009
It’s looking like the opening weekend is going to be a wet one according to local forecasts from Sabine to Slidell, but that’s not going to stop legions of long-suffering duck hunters from taking to the fields and marshes. Based on the word from some local hunters and guides, the hunt is going to be worth getting wet.
By Chris Ginn
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