Field Notes
Pogeys on the menu at Sabine Lake
Menhaden, aka pogeys, can make an excellent bait choice when chasing speckled trout and other species at Sabine Lake. […]
Articles by Capt. Adam Jaynes
Fishing Hotspots
Summer redfish, trout on Big Lake love lure fished under popping corks
According to Brian Windsor, who guides on Lake Calcasieu, July is popping cork time when cruising the beachfront. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Cracked crab is king for reds in lower Mermentau River
The lower Mermentau River draws redfish in June. The bait of choice for fishermen this month is cracked blue crab. […]
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Run the walls on west side of Sabine Lake
During spring and early summer, the north and south revetment walls are one of the most-consistent and productive places on Sabine Lake. […]
Inshore Fishing
Big Lake, Sabine spared severe fish kill
Sabine Lake and Lake Calcasieu were spared a severe fish kill by Winter Storm Uri because the fish have access to deep water. […]
Bass Fishing
Sabine marsh is paradise for reds, largemouth bass
Redfish and largemouth bass co-exist in Sabine National Wildlife Refuge marshes, and the fishermen love it. […]
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Pick your days to fish Calcasieu in February
Calcasieu Lake trout bite best in February on pre-front days. There will be some big sow speckled trout landed this month. […]
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Get ready to target Sabine Lake’s gator specks
How to fish for gator speckled trout around the mouth of the Gator Hole at the southeast corner of Sabine Lake. […]
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Dredge around cormorants on Sabine River for great December fishing
Fishing for redfish should kick off in December on Sabine River. Also, do not be surprised if you come across a striper in the mix. […]
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November wade-fishing at Calcasieu
For anglers who target big speckled trout at Calcasieu Lake, aka Big Lake, it is officially wading season this month. […]
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Sabine Lake fishery rebounding from Hurricane Laura
Sabine Lake fishing has been shining light after Hurricane Laura’s exit. Plenty of redfish, trout and flounder are showing up. […]
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Chasing schooling redfish on Sabine and Calcasieu Lakes
Chasing schooling redfish in open water on Sabine Lake and Lake Calcasieu are some of Capt. Adam Jaynes’ fondest memories in fishing. […]
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Sabine ship channel wide open for July specks
Good summer speckled trout pattern sets up on Sabine River. Barring any major storms this pattern should only get better and last well through the summer. […]
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Target tripletail in June; they’re fun, tasty
Tripletail fit the bill if you’re looking for tasty fishing action. The average fish caught in southwest Louisiana is in the 5- to 15-pound range. […]
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Fish slicks for big trout at Big Lake, Sabine
With the large numbers of baitfish that speckled trout and redfish alike are gorging on this time of year, slicks are a productive means of locating fish. […]
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Set your sights on Sabine refuge reds
Sabine National Wildlife Refuge is now open for fishing business. The best choice for April is sight-casting for redfish. […]