Bass Fishing
Kayaks are perfect vessels for fishing heavy summer vegetation
When the grass is thick, it is hard to beat throwing a weedless frog lure or similar weedless baitfish imitation from a kayak for a bass or redfish. […]
Articles by Chris Holmes
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Summer speckled trout are a kayaker’s joy
Speckled trout are great targets for Louisiana kayak fishermen when summer arrives. There is no better time than now to chase trout in the kayak. […]
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Mudbugs, kayaks and kids
Activities like crawfishing from a kayak can be relatively inexpensive and productive. James and Kaleb Kellum go on crawfishing adventure in their kayaks. […]
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Louisiana waters are full of options for kayakers
Increase your kayak fishing skills by trying your hand at catching some of the less popular fish species Louisiana has to offer. […]
Fishing
Grunden’s Gore-tex foul-weather gear
Teaming up with Gore-Tex, Grunden’s has combined functionality and durability with Gore-Tex’s breathable, waterproof technology. […]
Catfish
Kayak angler lands abnormal catfish
Robyn Bordelon catches a lot of catfish from her kayak, but this one was special. The rare fish was caught in the Mississippi River in south Louisiana. […]
Bass Fishing
Chase bass in plastic boats
With bass available in almost all areas of Louisiana except the extreme coastal regions, kayak anglers are finding unlimited areas to fish. […]
Catfish
Winter catfish from a kayak
If you pick your days and dress appropriately, chasing blue catfish in Lake Pontchartrain can make for a great day of fishing. […]
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Winter kayak fishing: sleep later, fish slower
Change up your tactics when it comes to fishing from a kayak this winter. Slow down the presentation of your bait and fish later in the day. […]
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No need to winterize that kayak
There is no need to put away the kayak for the winter, as there are plenty of fish to be caught and generally the waters are much less crowded. […]
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Kayakers have great access to MRGO structure
Point your kayak towards the rock dam on the MRGO in Hopedale. It has easy access and consistently provides great fishing opportunities. […]
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Young angling expert loves Rat-L-Traps when it comes to bull reds
Next time you’re looking for some kayak fishing excitement, tie on a Rat-L-Trap and go rattle up some bull redfish. Here’s some tips. […]
Bass Fishing
Jerkbaits are great weapons for kayak anglers
On a recent trip to a freshwater lake, Steve Savoye showed a technique he uses to get up close and personal hunting bass in his trusty pirogue. […]
Fishing Tournaments
Kevin Schexnaider is champion of Ride the Bull 10
The Ride the Bull 10 Champion was Kevin Schexnaider of Erath. He caught his 26.8-pound bull just a few minutes after the tournament began. […]
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Are you a master kayak angler?
The Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club offers a unique event allowing members to challenge themselves to successfully catch a wide variety of different species. […]
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Kayak crabbing
Kayaks are usually the last vessel that comes to mind as a crabbing boat; however, with a little planning, they make it easy and exciting. […]