Fishing
Best practices for sunscreen
I can remember when it was important to get a tan. Back in high school it was just the thing to do. In fact, I remember buying “tanning lotion” to move the process along.[…]
Month: July 2016
Inshore Fishing
Bait shop owner shares Top 4 tips to keep shrimp alive
Stanley Sevin pretty much grew up in the bait business — his family owns Bait House Seafood in Chauvin — so he knows a few tricks about how to maximize the lifespan of shrimp in your livewell.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Ride the Bull VII slated for Aug. 27 on Grand Isle
Ride the Bull is back and better than ever for its seventh installment next month in Caminada Pass at Grand Isle, and once again promises loads of great prizes worthy of the world’s largest kayak tournament.[…]
General
The key to a good night’s sleep
There are two things that wake me up and keep me up: a barking dog and a snorer.[…]
Bass Fishing
Focus on bridges for summer bass
Summer heat sends most bass to the depths, looking for cooler waters and food sources. Bass pile up around deep-water points and ledges, but one of the most-overlooked structures comes in the form of bridge pilings.[…]
Fishing
Public meeting, drawdown scheduled for Lake Bistineau
Two important events have been scheduled for Lake Bistineau this month by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
News Breaker
NOAA hosting public meetings on potential expansion of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will be holding two public meetings in Louisiana to get feedback on their proposal to expand the boundaries of Flower Garden Banks Marine Sanctuary located off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Empire Jetty heats up for specks
When July rolls around, Capt. Curtis LeNormand said speckled trout action typically picks up at the Empire Jetty.[…]
Columns
Mothership to the marsh
Point-aux-Chenes has long been a popular fishing destination for kayak anglers because there are plenty of areas easily accessible from several launch spots and the fishing can be incredible.[…]
Bass Fishing
Thunder Jigs – Buddies started Delta Lures to recreate their favorite baits
LaPlace is the home of Delta Lures and the Thunder Jig, among other artificial lures being made by two serious bass fishermen.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Tippets
July often brings diversity to coastal inshore fishing, as rivers fall and higher salinities prevail. Among the species that will get close to shore — or even inshore — are Spanish mackerel, jack crevalle, cobia, bluefish and tripletail.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Playing it safe in Southwest Pass
While Southwest Pass can provide some incredible fishing, it’s important to keep in mind that it is the main shipping channel leading from the Gulf into the Mississippi River.[…]
Offshore Fishing
Rating Duce rods
At the end of the day, Cade Eskridge asked the men to give him feedback on the Duce rods they had tested.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Keep the noise down when fishing
You want to know what really gets under Capt. Billy Walbaum’s skin? Excessive noise — particularly while he’s fishing nearshore rigs for trout and reds.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Find paddling opportunities in D’Arbonne Country Water Trails
Members of the D’Arbonne Kayak Club were instrumental in putting together the comprehensive small-boat tour brochuretitled “D’Arbonne Country Water Trails” to help paddlers find kayak-friendly waters.[…]
Bass Fishing
Fast and furious gear
Quick on the handle — yeah, that’s the basic premise of burning baits. But the proper tools greatly facilitate this tactic.[…]