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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.[…]
Year: 2014
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.” […]
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Backup plan at the 51 Canal
Only the torches and pitchforks were missing. The frowns, the yells, the shaking fists were all there. In brief, the mob was outraged — scandalized! […]
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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.[…]
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.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF to close recreational season for gray triggerfish in Louisiana waters
Recreational fishing for gray triggerfish will close in Louisiana waters May 1 at 12:01 a.m. and remain closed until January 1, 2015, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Fishing
How to tie a Palomar knot
How to tie a Palomar knot
The Palomar is a very simple, strong knot that’s excellent for tying line to a hook.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Fishing Lake Pontchartrain bridges for big-time trout
If you plan on fishing Lake Pontchartrain in pursuit of speckled trout this month, check out tonight’s episode of Sportsman TV for fishing tips and lure suggestions that will help you put more fish in the box.[…]
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Ruger’s SR22 — Small, accurate, fun
I’m going to let you in on the next big thing in handguns. You get the opportunity to get in on this before the rush, like what happened with the Ruger LCP and the Smith & Wesson Shield.[…]
News Breaker
HB 1082 passes full House vote, moves to Senate Natural Resources Committee for consideration
A bill that would raise saltwater fees by 136-percent for Louisiana residents overwhelmingly passed the full Louisiana House of Representatives today and is now headed for the Senate Natural Resources Committee, according to the bill’s author.[…]
Fishing
State record alligator gar eclipsed by 36 pounds near Lake Boudreaux on Sunday
While kayakers frequently mention the thrill of a ‘Cajun Sleigh Ride’ provided by a nice bull red, Brandon Saucier and his crew endured a chase scene from a “Fast & Furious” movie when he arrowed a giant 8-foot alligator gar early Sunday morning near Lake Boudreaux.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Keep drifting to find quality speckled trout in Delacroix
Shrimp still haven’t arrived in the Delacroix area, but Capt. Randall Shaw is putting his customers on speckled trout by aggressively working the fish and repeatedly drifting over areas that produce keepers.[…]