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The grab bag — Offshore fly fishing tips
On the ride to Golden Meadow, I scratched my head and rubbed my chin. I didn’t know what I had let myself in for. […]
Year: 2015
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Confessions of a bream killer — Expert bream-fishing tips
“Ain’t nuttin’ to it,” drawled the lanky 68-year-old. “Ya just find a bed of ’em and ketch ’em.”[…]
Bass Fishing
Spawn sensation — How to catch bass during the shad spawn
It might sound rude, intrusive, bad form, but in lakes, ponds and rivers throughout the state it’s apparently just fine to interrupt the intimate moments of others.[…]
Hunting
Evolved’s Under Armour
Evolved’s Under Armour line of scent-control products don’t mask human scent, they create a chemical reaction that permanently eliminates odors.[…]
Hunting
iHunt Speaker and App Combo
Extreme Dimension’s iHunt Speaker has been paired with the iHunt by Ruger app to turn your smartphone into a complete game call system.[…]
Fishing
Daiwa’s Zillion reels
Daiwa’s hugely popular Zillion TWS reels just got faster with the introduction of the Xtra Hyper Speed XXS reels with a blazing 9.1:1 retrieve speed.[…]
Hunting
Duck Commander and Buck Commander cases
Americase, Inc. recently announced the completion of their newest case lines for Buck Commander and Duck Commander.[…]
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Short-hop specks
Tucked cozily near the end of the inhabited east bank of Plaquemines Parish is Pointe a la Hache. And, largely forgotten by many, Beschel’s Marina is the gateway to incredibly fertile speckled trout fishing grounds virtually year round.[…]
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Offshore options
Offshore fishing to the west of Venice is a different game altogether. Variety is the name of the game in Southeast Louisiana ports such as Grand Isle, Port Fourchon and Cocodrie, where runs to the storied yellowfin tuna grounds are seen as untenably long.[…]
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Slabs down deep – How to catch Toledo Bend crappie in the heat of summer
Toledo Bend has been on an amazing run lately, producing numbers of double-digit bass.[…]
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Pack and paddle — Paddle-board fishing for Theriot reds
At first I thought they looked silly. I mean, c’mon — two guys standing on surf boards fishing in the marsh. […]
Bass Fishing
Copacetic on the Copasaw — Top bass-fishing tips for the Bayou Black marshes
Tyler Dupre is someone who would rather travel 50 miles by boat than in his vehicle, fishing bass since the age of 12, the 24-year-old is a lifelong resident of Houma who has a wealth of knowledge learned mostly from his grandfather about this particular species of fish. […]
Bass Fishing
Fry daddies — Best bets for catching male bass guarding fry
Ponder the local playground: Kids laughing and chatting as they enjoy swing sets, merry-go-rounds, play sets, etc., while parents watch with a blend of heart-thumping pride and diligent protection.[…]
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More than da Wall — Where to fish around the old MRGO
The RSVPs to Doc and Trisha’s “third anniversary engagement party” were pouring in. It looked like everybody was coming — and then some. […]
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Value of fishing lost in closure of launch
I’m not what most would consider an anti-government ranter. I’m not a big-government fan, either. I just believe government has a role in our lives that probably can’t be rolled back without great pain to us all.[…]
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Cover: May 2015-Bass
Trout fishing is kicking off all along the coast, but we give you 10 locations you just have to fish.[…]