Louisiana Sportsman

Steve Neece recently caught this sailfish in Delray Beach, Fla., fishing with Deep Blue Kayak Fishing Charters. Steve is an Elite Angler in the BCKFC Master Angler program. With the addition of his sailfish and a shark he caught on the same trip, he is one species away from attaining Master Angler status.

Are you a master kayak angler?

August 13, 2019 Chris Holmes

The Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club offers a unique event allowing members to challenge themselves to successfully catch a wide variety of different species.[…]

Mathews’ 2019 Vertix has a handful of tremendous features at price comparable to most manufacturers’ top-end bows. Below: Mathews’ Ultra Rest Integrate MX arrow rest is a special addition to the Vertix bow.

Mathews’ Vertix is a bow to cherish

August 13, 2019 Sammy Romano

The new Mathews Vertix offers several features, including Switchweight technology, and an integrated arrow-rest mounting system.[…]

Take notes on which lures worked this past year, and when, and put that knowledge to good use next time out.

What lures worked for you and when?

August 13, 2019 Chris Bush

To prepare for fishing the latter months of the year, you should look at the lures you used last season and consider why and where they were successful.[…]

Toledo Bend: It’s right at night

August 12, 2019 John Dean

Toledo Bend has always been a really good night fishing lake. Last August was awesome and it should be great again this year.[…]

This red snapper was caught out of Grand Isle on July 6, 2019 by Clay Falcon over his bachelor party weekend. He was married July 20.

Red snapper catch statistics through July 28

August 12, 2019 From News Reports

The latest landing statistics recorded by LA Creel is 528,994 pounds, or 66 percent of Louisiana’s allocation. This estimate covers through July 28.[…]

Slinky weights, built with large split-shot or buckshot pellets stuffed into paracord and sealed inside, are much less likely to hang up when dragged across the bottom for catfish. (Photo by Phillip Gentry)

Trolling for catfish: Slinky weight is key

August 9, 2019 Phillip Gentry

From late June through November catfish move around a lot due to a number of factors and one of the best ways to target mobile cats is to drift or troll.[…]

Location only half the battle when bass fishing Lake Cataouatche

August 8, 2019 Anthony Taylor

Bass fishing in Lake Cataouatche is a mystery to many anglers. Gabe Taylor of Luling, knows it like few others and said it’s truly a game of skill.[…]

Clenzoil Marine & Tackle 12-ounce aerosol

August 8, 2019 louisianasportsman

Finally, a product you can use to clean and protect not only your fishing tackle, but also your outboard motor and other metal features on your fishing vessel.[…]

Frabill’s Trophy Haul Net series

August 8, 2019 louisianasportsman

Frabill debuted its Trophy Haul Net series this spring, with features including an oversized handle and a big net bag that will make it easier to land fish.[…]

Tips for slabs after dark

August 7, 2019 Phillip Gentry

The details of your setup and presentation are important. Follow these tips to help you make the best of your night-fishing trips for crappie.[…]

Morehouse Parish man is cited for killing Louisiana black bear

August 7, 2019 From News Reports

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Morehouse Parish man for the alleged illegal taking of a Louisiana black bear.[…]

Redfish riding high

August 7, 2019 Chas Champagne

Ponds from Delacroix across to the Biloxi Marsh all the way back to the ICW are great places to sight-fish for reds this time of year.[…]

White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area youth waterfowl lottery hunts

August 7, 2019 From News Reports

LDWF is accepting applications for the 2019 youth waterfowl lottery hunts Nov. 2-3 on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area in Vermilion Parish.[…]

Shimano’s SLX DC 150 baitcasting reel

August 7, 2019 louisianasportsman

The SLX DC 150 baitcasting reel features Shimano’s SLX low-profile style with the I-DC4 digital brake control system already on the Curado DC series.[…]

An aerial view of the main dock area shows the area where most of the remaining work is being undertaken.

Bussey Brake rebirth project nearing completion

August 7, 2019 Kinny Haddox

With its reopening, Bussey Brake Reservoir north of Bastrop in Morehouse Parish will again become a prime fishery for bass, bream, crappie and catfish.[…]

Using the tip of a toothpick, pushed through a soft-plastic bait and the eye of the hook, will help keep a Texas-rigged bait from sliding down. Break off both ends of the toothpick just outside the worm’s margins.

Stick a toothpick in it

August 6, 2019 Craig Holt

One of the best tools a bass fisherman can have, especially during the summer when fish live largely in deep, cool, oxygenated water, are toothpicks.[…]