Features from July 2022
After numerous trips, the author learned that the key to fishing muddy water for bass was to locate clean water and target the mixing line.
After adding all the expenses of owning and operating a boat, anglers can pay for several charter trips each year and still save money.
Coyotes are at ease and move more at night. Hunt when you can and as often as you can, remember the basics, and you will have the advantage.
Johnny Wink is the owner and operator of MegaDucks waterfowl hunting lodge, where he has been a duck and goose guide for 45 years.
Lake Fausse Pointe and Cypremort Point State Parks are great places to camp, fish or enjoy the vast expanse of south Louisiana.
Nothing conjures up the attention of old and young alike than a glimpse inside a tackle box of old wooden bass lures.
Chris Holmes decided to head “back from the future” to see if the old gear and lures of yesteryear still had what it takes.
A look at some of the most tasty ways to cook a fish and some tasty side dish combinations to go with each.
Using data to evaluate your deer is a good technique to see how your herd stacks up and if your program is producing results.
Columns - July 2022
- Bow hunting is about much more than just the destination; it’s the journey that really makes the difference.
- Janie and Chris Murphey are making their mark on kayak fishing with both regularly making appearances in the winners’ circle.
- Force fetch is an important step in the foundation of a hunting dog’s training. It begins the transition to more advanced and formal training
- The second anniversary of the re-opening of Bussey Brake Reservoir near Bastrop is this month. Not many old lakes get to live again.
- Since the intro of the Mag 12 BUZZ Worm, Mister Twister has gotten calls for a smaller size, so they developed the 8-inch Mag BUZZ Worm.
- Grilled, baked, fried and even smoked, red snapper holds its own with a wide variety of cooking techniques.
- Bluefish are pelagic fish, and can be found all over the globe. Anglers catch them everywhere from the deep sea to nearshore reefs.
- It’s not only important to wear a life jacket, but to make sure it is functioning properly, especially if it is self-inflating.
Outdoor Updates - July 2022
- Another artificial reef will provide anglers who fish Four Bayous annually with a new option to search for trout, redfish and sheepshead.
- Jackson Cooper of Dry Prong landed the biggest bass of his life, a 10.41-pound lunker, on May 20 at Toledo Bend Reservoir. He also ended up winning the Big Bass Splash.
- If you are fishing for saltwater species in Louisiana this summer, participating in the 28th annual CCA Louisiana STAR is a simple choice.
- Jordan Hollingsworth got his third Toledo Bend Reservoir double-digit bass, a 10.16-pound lunker, on June 9, 2022.
- The Senate is expected to give final passage to a pair of bills that would create new ways for sportsmen to hunt and fish in Louisiana.
- The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent to modify rules regarding freshwater passive fishing devices.
- LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet took time to answer a few questions recently and provided some insight into some hot outdoor topics.
- Vendors and visitors came from across Louisiana and other states for the 2022 Louisiana Sportsman Show and Festival held in Gonzales.
Hot Spots - July 2022
- When Tim Carmouche takes a break from the tournament trails in July, he heads for Bayou Pigeon on the east side of the Atchafalaya Basin.
- Capt. Mike Gallo said he especially likes to fish the area on the east side of the Biloxi Marsh for speckled trout in July.
- Many Sabine Lake anglers will throw live bait to increase their odds of having a successful fishing trip during the hottest parts of summer.
- Lake St. John gets a lot of attention during the summer months for water sports, but July can also be a great time to catch largemouth bass.
- If you think it’s time to target the deeper depths for bass at Toledo Bend, heed these words: Not so fast, my friend.
Field Notes - July 2022
- Northwestern State University’s Tanner Underwood will be a sophomore this fall balancing studies and bass fishing.
