Field Notes
Redfish Mango Ceviche recipe
Prepared redfish for the table every way possible? Try this redfish ceviche recipe. It can be an appetizer or a main dish and is perfect for summer.[…]
Year: 2020
Fishing
Louisiana’s annual Free Fishing Weekend to be held June 13-14
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries invites you to take part in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14.[…]
Fishing
2020–2021 fishing licenses available now
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reminds anglers that if you purchase your fishing license now, it will be good until June 30, 2021.[…]
Field Reports
Delacroix Fishing Looking Good for Early June
Captain Randall Shaw has been chasing redfish and trout all over the Breton Sound Basin and he has a detailed report on what the fishing will look like for the early part of June.[…]
Field Reports
Make Plenty of Noise to Catch Fish
According to Captain Charlie Thomason, you want to make a lot of noise right now to catch fish. Thomason and his clients have been doing that by popping VersaMaxx corks to attract fish to their bait.[…]
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.[…]
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.[…]