Field Notes
Do’s and don’ts for coastal bullfights
During late summer, anglers often target bull redfish in tournaments or simply for fishing enjoyment. Here’s some do’s and don’ts to remember.[…]
Month: July 2019
Fishing Hotspots
Cocodrie speckled smackdown
Anglers in the Cocodrie area are enjoying the best speckled trout action they’ve seen in years. Capt. Tommy Pellegrin says the area is teeming with fish.[…]
Other Hunting
LDWF announces increase in bounty for nutria
The Coastwide Nutria Control Program (CNCP) bounty will be raised to $6, up from $5, when the program season commences Nov. 20.[…]
Redfish
Redfish so fast, it’s every cast
The man-made canals on the northern end of Lake Pontchartrain have harbored redfish all summer. They have come into the area in full force.[…]
Offshore Fishing
Rigging for dolphin
Try trolling grass lines for dolphin aka mahi mahi. Once you’re set-up, you can let the boat do the work while you kick back and enjoy your day.[…]
Bass Fishing
Toledo Bend: Fish Lily pads for summer bass
Since lily pads offer bass more cover than anything else in the lake, they should hold the key to getting bit in July at Toledo Bend.[…]