The October 2026 Issue
FEATURES
She Hunts: 7 tips for success in the field
October 23, 2026Kailey Richard and Taylor McIlwain share lessons that could help other women who want to start hunting or take their skills to the next level.
Drumming up fun – Black drum are powerful fighters
October 23, 2026When it comes to stretching lines, a trophy black drum can beat almost anything in inshore waters and rivals many offshore fish.
INSHORE FISHING
Mild weather and close trout make for great days in the kayak
October 19, 2026This is the time of year kayak anglers dream of: mild weather, short paddles and limits of hungry trout make for a great day on the water.
Vermilion Bay reefs come alive in November
October 23, 2026In November, John Hardy of Shreveport heads for Vermilion Bay. In the fall, speckled trout leave deeper water and migrate toward the bays.
The weather is cool, but the redfish bite is hot
October 23, 2026As the days get colder, the redfish fishing gets hotter. The Louisiana marsh this time of year is what kayak anglers’ dreams are made of.