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.[…]
Year: 2016
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.[…]
Field Notes
The best conditions for Atchafalaya Basin fishing success
While many factors come into play in successfully fishing the Atchafalaya Basin, what the Atchafalaya River is doing dominates decisions on whether and where to go fishing.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Langlois’ best Atchafalaya Basin fishing equipment
“I don’t have any fancy jig poles or expensive ultralights,” John Langlois growled. […]
Offshore Fishing
Go south, young man, for better trout fishing
The Vermilion Bay speckled trout fishery is known for two things. First, it produces a lot of big specks. Second, it’s a highly seasonal fishery.[…]
Offshore Fishing
The bone-a-fide fishing style
Shane Zeringue, Casey McLaurin and Lane LeMaire fish with very few artificial lures, although they admitted speckled trout where they fish can be caught with fakes.[…]
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
Tips for the Bayou D’Arbonne paddle trail
Monroe’s David Greene will be the first to admit that you can’t have a bad day fishing on the Bayou D’Arbonne trail even if you don’t get a bite because it’s one of the most scenic and interesting places he has ever kayaked.[…]
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.[…]
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.[…]
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.[…]
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.[…]