Columns
IFTD and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamreels
There were beaucoup smiles following the recent International Fly Tackle Dealer Show — again held in conjunction with ICAST, the world’s largest fishing trade show. […]
Month: September 2017
Bass Fishing
Proposal would remove bass slot limit on Caney Creek Reservoir
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is considering a proposal that would scrap the protected 15- to 19-inch protected slot limit for black bass, as well as the eight-fish daily take, on Caney Creek Reservoir in Jackson Parish.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
Lowrance or Garmin Edge data for GPS units
I have a Garmin GPS map 76 handheld, Lowrance hook 5, Lowrance elite chirp 7, and a Lowrance HDs 9 on my various boats. When I purchase your Fishing Edge files, will standard .gpx files work on all four or do I need Lowrance- and Garmin-specific files? […]
Coastal Projects
LDWF: Limit transporting roseau cane to prevent spread of pest
With roseau cane dying off at an alarming rate in 11 coastal parishes, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking the public to limit transporting the cane, and to report suspected die-off locations.[…]
Coastal Projects
LDWF: Limit transporting roseau cane to prevent spread of pest
With roseau cane dying off at an alarming rate in 11 coastal parishes, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking the public to limit transporting the cane, and to report suspected die-off locations.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Swollfest pledges $500,000 to Baton Rouge children’s hospital
Fishing in a summer rodeo is lots of fun, even if you don’t necessarily know where proceeds from the event eventually wind up. […]
Inshore Fishing
Four cited for alleged illegal oyster harvest
An Operation Game Thief complaint led to four citations for alleged oyster violations earlier this week in Lafourche Parish, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
News Breaker
Bull red action heats up on Grand Isle
Grand Isle anglers will be seeing red this month — but that’s a good thing if reeling in hard charging, drag-screaming bull reds is what you’re after.[…]
News Breaker
Follow the coast for fire-hot trout fishing, Dularge fishing guide says
Dularge fishing guide Capt. Marty LaCoste answered the phone laughing.[…]
Events & Announcements
11-year-old dies in Big Lake boating accident
An 11-year-old Broussard boy operating a personal watercraft died Saturday afternoon after colliding with a 22-foot boat on Big Lake, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
News Breaker
Bull red action heats up on Grand Isle
Grand Isle anglers will be seeing red this month — but that’s a good thing if reeling in hard charging, drag-screaming bull reds is what you’re after.[…]
News Breaker
Rolling in the reds
While waiting for speckled trout to finish their transition from offshore to inland waters in south central Louisiana, specifically the Dularge area, saltwater fishermen don’t sit idle and their boats don’t collect dust.[…]
Crappie/Bream
It’s a grand time for Grand Bayou
Tracking down some grand crappie fishing in west central Louisiana this time of year is easy. Just head for Coushatta and make the short ride south to Grand Bayou Reservoir. Since filling up in 1996, the 2,700-acre lake is best known for big bass, but it has just as many — or more — big crappie. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Drain hopping at Morgan City
At a time when the lower Spillway gets crowded as it settles to a highly fishable level in late August and September, a Morgan City bass outdoorsman gets away from the maddening crowd to a few hotspots that attract bass and other gamefish.[…]
Contents
Cover: September 2017
Increase your odds of downing a big public lands buck by consulting the Sportsman’s WMA Forecast starting on page 42.[…]
Columns
Keys to bow stand selection
Archery season is opening in many areas and fast approaching in others. Hopefully, most bowhunters know the tree stands they will hunt from.[…]