Louisiana Sportsman

Lafayette angler lands 10.54-pounder in Hausen Bay at Toledo Bend

February 17, 2014 Chris Berzas

Tommy Melancon and his fishing partner Trey Hebert headed out early Sunday morning to pre-fish an upcoming tournament at Toledo Bend.[…]

LDWF reports record low for boating fatalities in 2013

February 17, 2014 From News Reports

Only 13 boating fatalities were reported in the state for 2013 by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, a record low since boating statistics started being recorded in 1974.[…]

Stand up and fish

February 17, 2014 Chris Holmes

After three days of northwest winds, the winter cold front left the water in Fourchon only inches deep and muddier than the Mississippi. These conditions don’t build high expectations.[…]

Of hounds and hunters

February 15, 2014 Chris Berzas

Sharp is extremely fond of watching his beagles running — to the extent that seeing the dogs work really makes the hunt for him.[…]

Tips to up your turkey hunting odds

February 15, 2014 David A. Brown

Whether he’s on a private lease with his Horseshoe Hunting Club or vying for a good position on public lands near the Pearl River, Franklinton’s Mike Williams wants his back against a big tree, log or the roots of a fallen tree.[…]

Habitat work can improve turkey hunting success

February 15, 2014 David A. Brown

In Southeast Louisiana, hunter Mike Williams loads his Remington 870 12-guage with 3 ½-inch magnum shells for longer shots in open areas and 3-inch magnums for dense areas with lots of cover.[…]

Strange sightings

February 15, 2014 David A. Brown

During his years of turkey watching, LDWF biologist Jimmy Stafford has seen a few memorable moments.[…]

Why buy a handcrafted rod?

February 15, 2014 Jerald Horst

For some anglers a fishing rod is just a fishing rod. Their selection process is simple: They go into a store, pick up a rod without a reel and without any weight to load the tip and whip it up and down.[…]

If you want to go where Tony went

February 15, 2014 Jerald Horst

The marshes of Terrebonne Parish are huge, and offer endless fishing opportunities. Like the fingers of a hand, five major bayous extend toward the Gulf of Mexico from Houma, easily the largest town in the parish.[…]

Sheepshead make great table fare

February 15, 2014 Humberto Fontova

I’d venture that a rig-caught winter sheepshead actually beats a deep marsh redfish as table fare. The saltier the water, the better tasting the fish.[…]

How to prepare fish

February 15, 2014 Humberto Fontova

The key to filleting sheepshead is using a sturdy-bladed boning knife and cutting over and around the thick rib bones by going into the fish from the top rather than from behind the gills.[…]

Homemade crappie rig box

February 15, 2014 David A. Brown

Bobby Murray loves a hot crappie bite, and he likes to be ready to maximize every opportunity he gets. Suffice it to say, he has plenty of tackle bags to carry all the hardware and baits he needs, but Murray has developed a simple but effective system for keeping key items at close reach.[…]