Fishing
Plano’s 3743 Deep Waterproof StowAway
The 3743 Deep Waterproof StowAway from Plano is the perfect transport for your large crankbaits, spoons, swimbaits and gigantic topwaters.[…]
Month: May 2014
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Bold talk — Experts tell how to grab catfish
The strikingly handsome young man piloting the big pickup truck wore confidence all over his body like a hard shellac veneer. At only 30 years old, he was the youngest but clearly alpha male of the three-person catfish-grabbing crew.[…]
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On the go — Fishing tips for Calcasieu Lake trout
Sammie Faulk is a man on the go. He is chairman of the Cameron Parish Tourist Commission, a consultant for the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau, and vice-chairman of the board that governs the 180-mile Creole Nature Trail, All American Road and National Scenic Byway.[…]
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Leeville Tag — Tips for catching more Leeville reds
“Local Angler Recognized as Top Tagger,” the banner in the Era Leader, Washington Parish’s weekly newpaper, read.[…]
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Cover: May 2014
It’s big-trout time, but where should you go to have the best shot at a wall-hanger? Turn to page 41 to find out.[…]
Columns
More saltwater fish research? Why?
Scientific research is vital to ensuring that our hunting and fishing regulations are effectively conserving the natural resources of the state we all love. And normally I’m all for more study.[…]
Bass Fishing
Angler’s Choice — Expert tips for Lake D’Arbonne bass fishing
The bass spawn is over on Lake D’Arbonne, so put up your rods and reels, pack up those lures and catch up on your honey-do list.[…]
Bass Fishing
Chatter box — How to use vibe jigs to catch more bass
This is not subtle. It’s not finesse. But it’s one of bass fishing’s bolder, attention-craving baits.[…]
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Super-sized Specks — Best locations to catch trophy trout
They haunt our dreams and are the constant subjects of many Internet legends and hoaxes.[…]
Bass Fishing
Flipping out
Traffic, taxes, vending machines that take our money but withhold the candy bar — life’s full of irritations and aggravations that prompt the occasional flip-out.[…]
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No ‘maybe’ in May — Best bets for speckled trout, reds in St. Bernard Parish
Henry David Thoreau once said, “Everyone should believe in something; I believe I’ll go fishing.” […]
Inshore Fishing
2014 spring shrimp season dates set
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission on Thursday set the 2014 spring shrimp season dates at their monthly meeting in Baton Rouge.[…]
Columns
Are goliath grouper fish or footballs
Last month, we discussed the biology of the goliath grouper, a fish still often called by its old name of jewfish. The fish is intriguing, if for no other reason than for its size.[…]
Fishing
Get all knotted up – the Trilene knot
Read the instructions below, then watch the accompanying video for great step-by-step visuals.
Today, we go over the basics of the two-turn clinch, or Trilene knot, which is great for attaching mono and fluorocarbon line to hooks, lures and swivels. (Yesterday we featured the Palomar knot, in case you missed it.)[…]
Events & Announcements
LWF Commission to formally adopt five WMAs into state system
Five properties are expected to be officially added to the state’s Wildlife Management Area roster at Thursday’s Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting in Baton Rouge, although four of them have already been actively managed as part of the WMA system for some time.[…]