Inshore Fishing
Lake Borgne trout and reds are a sure thing this month
June means the trout are in their full-on summer pattern, according to Capt. Matt McCabe of Pro Edge fishing charters (985-640-0207).[…]
Year: 2017
Inshore Fishing
You can get a limit or a few large ones in Lafitte
Lafitte is certainly not known for large speckled trout, and although this isn’t the prime time for them in the area, Capt. Theophile Bourgeois says finding nice speckled trout in Barataria Bay isn’t out of the question this month.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Lafitte angler reels in 2017 Chevy pickup with first CCA STAR tagged redfish
With 100 tagged redfish swimming along the coast this year for the CCA-Louisiana STAR — instead of the usual 50 — tournament director Rad Trascher has been providing some serious hints on social media with pictures where tagged redfish had been released.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana Legislature votes overwhelmingly against LDWF’s red snapper pilot program
The Louisiana Legislature on Friday loudly and clearly voiced their opposition to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recently-announced red snapper pilot program, voting 85-6 in the House and 29-0 in the Senate in favor of a resolution requesting the study not move forward. […]
Inshore Fishing
Toss a double-rig at Dularge
One of the biggest problems with fishing South Louisiana in the spring is the relentless wind. It blows almost every day, particularly in the afternoon. This makes areas tough to get to, and even if you are able to get to them, fishing isn’t easy.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Fish clear water for a large catch
There’s a way and an area to catch big speckled trout during June on Calcasieu Lake.[…]
Columns
Killer new crossbows
In this day and age, the archery industry — like many others — has become extremely competitive and overcrowded, with new manufacturers constantly entering the marketplace.[…]
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Cover: June 2017
Hitting rocks this month is an ideal way to fill the ice chest. Check out page 160 to see how Capt. Lloyd Landry makes it happen.[…]
Bass Fishing
Pro-Grade Frog Tips
You’d almost think this thing was a CIA operative, what with all the different identities, abilities and serious armament. At the risk of stretching a not-so-subtle Jason Bourne reference too far, let’s just say that the topwater frog is one deadly asset for just about anytime but the depths of winter and whenever fish hug deep structure.[…]
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Read the weather for summertime specks
Fishing isn’t exactly cheap. Sure, golf might be an expensive hobby, but angling can be one of the most wallet-emptying pastimes a man can take up. From the initial investment of your boat, to gas, to jigheads and everything in between, it can get pricey in a hurry[…]
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Rattlin’ the rocks
“Well, that’s 50 specks,” announced Brian Guidry with his patented Ninth Ward New Orleans accent as he slammed shut the lid of the ice chest.[…]
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City Bream
Um! Um! Um!
Two big ole growed up men jabbering like three-year olds over such little fish![…]
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Grand Isle game plan
Whether you are a novice fishing Grand Isle, or a genuine old salt who’s been flinging baits around the island for decades, it’s a good idea to have a game plan for your day of plying the waters.[…]
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Bed time for bream!
Randy Tucker lives less than 50 feet from a 16,000 acre lake busting at the seams with 2-pound crappie and lots of 6- to 8-pound bass. So what does he do when he gets ready to go fishing?[…]
Columns
Public access to tidal waters in jeopardy
Louisiana’s beloved fishing areas are known worldwide as the Sportsman’s Paradise.[…]
Bass Fishing
Take on the Louisiana Bass Trail
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, the Louisiana Office of Tourism and Louisiana Office of State Parks announce the launch of the Louisiana Bass Trail, an effort bringing together seven lakes at eight state parks. Louisiana’s bass fishing is known internationally and has received many distinctions.[…]