Louisiana Sportsman

Goin’ deep at the Bend

December 30, 2018 Jerald Horst

Largemouth bass fishing in Louisiana, especially South Louisiana, is a shallow-water affair. Most fish are caught in waters 6 feet deep or less.[…]

Todd’s seafood stew is a meaty blend of Louisiana’s coastal offerings.

Seafood recipes from a master in the kitchen

December 29, 2018 Jerald Horst

Here are recipes for Seafood Stew and Broiled Fish.[…]

ABU Garcia’s Revo Rocket baitcasting reel

December 28, 2018 louisianasportsman

ABU Garcia’s Revo Rocket takes retrieve ratio to an unheard of level.[…]

A bow press is necessary to determine whether you have mechanical wheel lean and to effect correction.

Sticks & Strings: Don’t let wheel lean hurt your shooting

December 28, 2018 Sammy Romano

How to correct mechanical wheel lean on your compound bow.[…]

Ask Capt. Paul: Pointe aux Chien kayak waypoints

December 27, 2018 Captain Paul Titus

Waypoints in the Point aux Chien area of the Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area.[…]

Lure Review: Stanley’s Code-Red VibraWedge spinnerbait

December 26, 2018 Don Shoopman

THe new “Code-Red” VibraWedge spinnerbait will help you put more bass in the boat.[…]

The Rio Grande Fly Fishing Rodeo enjoyed another strong turnout, one of many accolades for the New Orleans Fly Fishers club in 2018.

Fly Lines: Army veteran’s catch tops list of 2018 fly fishing awards

December 25, 2018 Catch Cormier

Catch Cormier recognizes the best of Louisiana fly fishing from 2018.[…]

Zack Calhoun, of Vidalia, let this buck that had a messed up rack last season walk - then took it down this year as a Concordia Parish 12-pointer.

Possible cull buck turns into 12-point Concordia Parish trophy

December 24, 2018 Glynn Harris

Zack Calhoun let a buck with a messed up rack walk last season, then took it down this year after it blossomed into a 12-point Concordia Parish monster.[…]

William and John Guidry enjoyed their squirrel opening day outing on Pearl River WMA. This cypress tree is one of the giants left around from the good old days.

Shoot – Don’t shoot: Decision time is now for deer hunters

December 23, 2018 David Moreland

Deer season is in full swing, and it’s time to decide whether to drop the hammer.[…]

New bait irresistible to fish

December 22, 2018 Todd Masson

Watch the video to see which lure Marsh Man Masson was using on a recent trip when he crushed some speckled trout. […]

Great books any hunter would be proud to own.

Gifts for the hunter

December 22, 2018 Keith LaCaze

Here are some gift ideas for the outdoorsman sure to bring a smile on Christmas morning.[…]

Amidst your self-focused resolutions, consider adding a dose of courtesy and respect for fellow anglers.

Making New Year’s bass resolutions

December 21, 2018 David A. Brown

Tips to improve your bass angling skills for the new year.[…]

Top 5 tips to help you catch more winter specks

December 21, 2018 Patrick Bonin

Speckled trout stacked in deep water along Louisiana Highway 1 in spots like the Forbidden Hole and the Snake Pit are what Tommy Vidrine is after.[…]

Winter-time crappies are fat and chunky in South Louisiana because they feed heavily in the fall and early winter.

Stone-cold South Louisiana crappie

December 21, 2018 Jerald Horst

Catching South Louisiana cold-water crappie in the winter.[…]

Specklebelly goose hunting