Fishing
Evinrude is ceasing production of outboard motors
Evinrude has made boat motors since 1907, but their parent company, BRP, announced on May 27, 2020 that it is halting production of the outboards. […]
Month: May 2020
Field Reports
Reader Report: 8 ½-pound speckled trout
Ian Kelly and his fishing buddy, Chase, launched from the two kayak slips out of Hopedale Marina on May 7 and Ian hooked a giant speckled trout. […]
Field Reports
Hit the Wind Blown Pockets for Reds
Sammy Romano of Chag’s Sporting Goods hit Reggio with a buddy recently and they found some redfish along the shoreline in wind-blown pockets. […]
Catfish
Reader Report: Flathead catfish
Greg King of Bush had an awesome weekend in Bogue Chitto on April 18 and 19. He landed a 68-pound flathead on the 18th and la 70-pounder on the 19th. […]
Inshore Fishing
Fishing the Correct Side of a Marsh Drain
Capt. Charlie Thomason often preaches the importance of fishing trenasses in the marsh. In this segment of Sportsman TV, he breaks down casting placement for fishing marsh drains and how to locate the best spot for staging fish. […]
Inshore Fishing
Topwater fishing tips with Capt. Charlie Thomason
In this Sportsman TV video, Capt. Charlie Thomason breaks down the best methods of topwater fishing for saltwater species. […]
Bass Fishing
Greg Hackney’s tips on catching bass in muddy water
Don’t let muddy water keep your bass boat in the garage. Bass pro Greg Hackney shares his tips on catching bass in water that’s downright muddy. […]
Field Reports
Venice Tuna Update 5-26-20
Captain Josh Howard is a busy man during the summer. His clients come from all around the globe to fish for tuna in the summer time and to consistently stay on fish, Captain Josh has to stay on his game. […]
Coastal Projects
Restoration project funded by Deepwater Horizon penalties is making a difference
Restoration project in Terrebonne Parish fixing many problems. Construction began on the first phase at the West Belle Pass headland in February. […]
Field Reports
Play the Wind Right for Reds in Venice
Throughout most of May Captain Brandon Carter has dealt with high winds making most of his trout fishing spots inaccessible. Carter always has backup plans and he lets the wind dictate what that is. […]
Fishing
Louisiana fisheries set to receive $73 million in federal assistance
The LDWF is developing plans on how to best utilize $73 million in federal funding to help the state’s fishing industry rebound. […]
Columns
Some trophy trout are still around
There are still some big speckled trout in Louisiana, and Todd Masson had the good fortune of running across one on a recent trip with Capt. Ty Hibbs. […]
Crappie/Bream
Operating with Dr. Bream is a tasty fishing adventure
Doing battle with Louisiana’s sunfish is limited only by an angler’s imagination. Check out these different ways that Ray Jones puts them on his stringer. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Target tripletail in June; they’re fun, tasty
Tripletail fit the bill if you’re looking for tasty fishing action. The average fish caught in southwest Louisiana is in the 5- to 15-pound range. […]
Bass Fishing
Hackney Goes Pond Fishing
Professional angler Greg Hackney got his start fishing for bass in ponds. In this segment of Sportsman TV, Hackney has a good time, talks about pond management, and shows his favorite bait for fishing ponds. […]
Field Reports
High Winds Drive Miller to the Passes for Bull Reds
Capt. Travis Miller of Miller Time Fishing Charters loves to chase trout in the summertime with his clients. The recent rash of high winds won’t quit however, and Miller needs a solid backup plan for times when the open water is too rough to fish trout. That’s when Miller heads to the deep passes for bull reds […]