Columns
May is an oasis for trout fishermen
For Capt. Justin Bowles, May is one of his favorite months of the year. Louisiana fishermen can’t wait for speckled trout to move in May.[…]
Year: 2020
Bass Fishing
Drifting grass flats for largemouth bass
In this Sportsman TV video, pro angler Greg Hackney shows his favorite way to target bass by drifting across grass flats.[…]
Bass Fishing
Mister Twister Nightcrawlers is an old-fashioned favorite for bass pro
Glen Freeman of Zwolle, who specializes in putting bass in the boat on lakes like Toledo Bend, keeps it simple with the Mister Twister Nightcrawler.[…]
Bass Fishing
Des Allemands bass in slow transition
With the BASS Elite Series tournaments on hold due to Coronavirus shutdowns, Pro angler and South Louisiana resident Tyler Rivet is taking all the time he can to fish in the Des Allemands area. […]
Field Reports
Big trout every cast in Grand Isle
On a recent trip out of Grand Isle, Tommy Vidrine got on a phenomenal speckled trout bite with big trout coming in on every cast.[…]
News Breaker
Spring squirrel season opens May 2
Spring squirrel hunting season begins May 2 in Louisiana and the LDWF reminds hunters to use social distancing practices due to the coronavirus pandemic.[…]
Field Reports
Trout to be found on Lake Pontchartrain trestles
According to Chas Champange, owner of Matrix Shad, any time between March and May is prime time for spring speckled trout fishing in Lake Pontchartrain.[…]
Alligator
Three subjects cited for illegal possession of an alligator
LDWFs enforcement agents cited two Iberia Parish residents and an Ohio resident for alleged alligator violations on April 21 in Iberia Parish.[…]
Field Reports
Night-fishing trip for Lake Pontchartrain redfish
Perry Barras with Down South Fishing Adventures has been fishing Lake Pontchartrain at night for 3 years. Here he shares his experience catching bull reds.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational greater amberjack season to reopen May 1
The LDWF announced on April 28 that the recreational greater amberjack season will reopen in Louisiana and federal waters on May 1, 2020.[…]
Alligator
Wildlife violations in Grant and St. Landry parishes
LDWF enforcement agents cited two Grant Parish residents for alleged deer violations and an Opelousas man for alleged alligator violations.[…]
Coastal Projects
Restoring the coast: 10 years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster
The National Wildlife Federation is working hard to ensure oil spill settlement dollars will have the biggest impact on coastal ecosystems.[…]
Features
Sight-fishing for redfish requires a plan, and this guide has one
There’s a talent to the popular technique of sight-fishing for reds back in the marsh. This veteran guide shares his expertise.[…]
Columns
Matrix X-Shad
The Matrix XShad is the exact mold of the Matrix Shad, except it gives anglers the opportunity to rig it weedless or on an open-faced jighead.[…]
Columns
It’s time to crunch your deer numbers
Does your deer data match the way you’re managing them. Now is a good time to look at your collected data and do some ciphering.[…]
Bass Fishing
Species Spotlight: Largemouth bass
Bass are the nation’s No. 1 gamefish because of their existence in such a wide variety of water types. They also eat just about anything.[…]