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The trout whackers — Grand Isle guide shares trout-fishing tips
It was a sight to see in the dim light of dawn. There were untold thousands of birds.[…]
Year: 2016
Hunting
Farson Hatchet
Lightweight, versatile and easily packable, the Farson Hatchet may just kick some of the other tools out of your pack. Use it like a knife or firmly grasp the handle and make short work of kindling.[…]
Fishing
Paul Brown Soft-Dog
Paul Brown Lures recently introduced their first top water surface walker, the 3 ¾-inch Soft-Dog. The ideal search bait, the Soft-Dog can walk-the-dog with ease and makes for effortless long distance casting.[…]
Hunting
Innox GTX Mid in camo
LOWA’s popular Innox GTX Mid boots, now available in digital camo, are for recreational sportsmen and women who require the best in support, comfort and durability.[…]
Bass Fishing
Muddy water moves — Pro fishing tips to catch bass in muddy water
When runoff makes the water murky, bass don’t give up on eating — so fishermen shouldn’t give up on catching them. […]
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Miller Time — Guide shares tips for Dularge trout fishing
Capt. Travis Miller learned a few years ago that one of his favorite — and perhaps his favorite — platforms was going to be removed from his Dularge waters.[…]
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Cover: May 2016
Crappie fishing is still on fire at Toledo Bend and the Atchafalaya Basin this month, while speckled trout have invaded the coast.[…]
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It’s easy to overlook spots
Spot are easy to overlook, even though they are a member of the drum family — the same family that gives us speckled trout and redfish.[…]
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John Bel Edwards’ order is on the mark
No one likes taxes. Well, maybe Bernie Sanders does. But at least no one (including, apparently, our most-socialist presidential candidate) likes paying them.[…]
Bass Fishing
Line doesn’t lie – Top bass pros know when and where to use mono, braid and fluoro
Monofilament, fluorocarbon and braided line — options are numerous, and while certain fundamentals definitely guide the decisions; there’s plenty of room for creativity and situation-specific uses.[…]
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The sword whisperer — Venice charter guide shares secrets to catching swordfish
Xiphias gladius. Ahh; what a name for a fish!
Xiphius means “sword” in Greek, and gladius means “sword” in Latin.[…]
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Ten feet high and fallin’ — Best Atchafalaya Basin sac-a-lait tips
“In a perfect world, it would be 10 feet on the Butte La Rose gauge with a slow fall, year around,” the rakish young man told me with an infectious grin. […]
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Up a creek — State’s scenic rivers offer awesome fishing opportunities
Scott Long has a fishing secret. He and his family discovered it years ago.
Everybody who fished used to know, but apparently Long is one of only a few who retained this knowledge. […]
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Cover: May 2016-Crappie
Crappie fishing is still on fire at Toledo Bend and the Atchafalaya Basin this month, while speckled trout have invaded the coast.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Partially-filled 5-gallon buck perfect for onboard trash
We’ve probably all been guilty at one time or another: Watching a crumpled potato chip bag, candy wrapper or napkin that was wedged in the center console or behind the windshield fly off into the water when the boat gets up on step.[…]
Big Bass
Jeanerette angler scores on 11.45-pounder at Toledo Bend
Rodney Schexnayder feels strongly the benefits of retirement include having more time to fish — especially on weekdays.[…]