Bass Fishing
Honey Bun bass, a tackle box of his own and a big old one-eyed lunker
It’s been five years since Kinny Haddox’s old fishing buddy, Stan Wright, passed on, but he will never forget their outdoor adventures.[…]
Year: 2023
Columns
Spring provides some great kayak fishing
Mild days and hungry fish make a great combination for kayak fishing. Early spring is a great time for catching speckled trout and redfish.[…]
Bass Class
Catching fish in all kinds of waters is key for French Settlement duo
Samuel Cobb Jr. and Destin Morales already are double-qualifiers for this year’s Louisiana High School B.A.S.S. Nation State Championship.[…]
Fishing
Christmas trees deployed on Lake Providence to improve fisheries habitat
Residents of Lake Providence and Curry’s Tree Farm recently collaborated on a fisheries habitat improvement project for Lake Providence.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC approves Notice of Intent to amend trapping and handling regulations for foxes and coyotes
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved a notice of intent to amend trapping and handling regulations.[…]
Deer Hunting
LWFC approves Notice of Intent to amend DMAP regulations for CWD
The LWFC approved a Notice of Intent to amend Deer Management Assistance Program regulations pertaining to the detection of CWD.[…]
Field Reports
This bait crushes marsh fish!
Selecting the right bait can mean the difference between an OK trip and a really good one. This week, the Zimmer Swimmer really delivered.[…]
Field Reports
Slinging in slabs using the Matrix Mini
If you are looking to change the pace up in the springtime, pick up some Matrix Minis from Matrix Shad and go chase sac-a-lait.[…]
Newsletters
Snapper season set
The 2023 Louisiana red snapper season will begin May 26 with a three-fish bag limit, 16-inch minimum total length.[…]
Field Reports
Big trout on small baits
The speckled trout are scattered as they transition from the winter period to the pre-spawn period. And the transition period seems long.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Nomad Pursuit Convertible Vest
The Nomad Pursuit Convertible Vest is a minimalist vest with maximum features.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Tossing live crawfish in a Mississippi River pond
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné fished for catfish in the Mississippi River using live crawfish.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite two Lafayette men for gross littering in Vermilion Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two men for alleged gross littering violations in Vermilion Parish on April 5.[…]
Fishing
Boating Education Lagniappe Day slated for April 22
The LDWF will be hosting the 12th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on April 22 at eight different locations across the state.[…]
Columns
Tuscan Wild Turkey Pasta
With turkey season in full swing, you will want to give this Tuscan Wild Turkey Pasta dish a try and impress all of your friends and family.[…]
Bass Fishing
Finding less-pressured largemouths at Toledo Bend
The shad spawn at Toledo Bend is a significant event that appeals to all bass anglers, especially those fishing tournaments.[…]