Fishing Reports
Finally a flounder
Chris Russo hooked his first flounder in over 20 years in the MRGO. Chris Russo holds up a beautiful Lake Borgne redfish.
Month: July 2021
Fishing Reports
Lake Borgne redfish
This Lake Borgne redfish was caught by Kevin Henry.
Columns
Kayakers can go farther, stay longer
Wendell Dietz built a small house boat in order to maximize his fishing time and extend his kayak fishing range.[…]
Fishing Reports
Rat red from a ‘yak
Lex Poindexter shared this photo from his first kayak fishing trip with friends, Coco and David, on June 26, 2021. This redfish was hooked on a Z-Man Jerk ShadZ on a Matrix Goldeneye jig head
Fishing Reports
Grandson’s first fish
On June 18, 2021, Ethan Meyer-Vollenweider caught his first redfish while on vacation with his Paw Paw at Wolf Lake in Foley, Alabama. The smile on his face says it all.
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Giant gar in Lake Maurepas
I am an avid alligator gar fisherman looking to spread awareness about the species. Most of the time when alligator gar are caught they are disregarded as “trash fish,” but this couldn’t be farther from
Fishing
LDWF is now accepting applications for Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops this fall
The LDWF and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation are teaming up to present Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops this fall.[…]
Fishing Reports
Andrew’s big bluegill
The big bluegill was caught by 10-year-old Andrew Cancienne in Houma.
Field Reports
Wrestling reds in dirty water
On this episode of DockSide TV, Chas Champagne and the crew target redfish in filthy water conditions using products from Matrix Shad.[…]
Fishing Reports
Sabine River trophy
Nicholas Gorum with a 7-pound, 3-ounce black bass he caught using a fluke on April 22, 2021 on the Sabine River. It was released after the photo.
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Bull red at the long rocks out of Hopedale
Geoff Karpa caught this 46-inch bull redfish out at the MRGO long rocks on July 3 with cut bait on bottom. The fish was estimated to be around 50 pounds and was promptly released after
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First snapper of 2021
Abbie Bayham, of Team GTS, hooked her first red snapper of the year on a trip out of Cocodrie.
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Fourchon bull red
Alexis Cook caught this 32-pound bull red near Port Fourchon. She would have had 2nd place in the Golden Meadow/Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo, but missed the scales. She’s also 20 weeks pregnant. 😊
Fishing Hotspots
Summer guide to Breton Sound fishing action
Here are six summer fishing hotspots on Breton Sound where you’ll find speckled trout, redfish and sheepshead.[…]
Fishing Reports
Monster surf fishing red
Brady Rollins of Slidell caught this monster redfish while surf fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., the evening of June 26. The fish is estimated to be at least 48 inches!
Bass Fishing
Grass could be taking hold in Toledo Bend
Warming up in June and July bodes well for vegetation, and should put a smile on the face of all bass anglers who fish Toledo Bend.[…]