Chris Holmes, Author at Louisiana Sportsman

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. […]

Pelicans frequent the MRGO Dam to gorge on the schools of bait. They descended on this redfish as an angler attempted to reel it in. The angler won both battles.

Kayakers have great access to MRGO structure

Chris Holmes

Point your kayak towards the rock dam on the MRGO in Hopedale. It has easy access and consistently provides great fishing opportunities. […]

Young angling expert loves Rat-L-Traps when it comes to bull reds

Chris Holmes

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. […]

Jerkbaits are great weapons for kayak anglers

Chris Holmes

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. […]

RTB kayak anglers gather at Wake Side marina for last minute preparations before the shotgun start of the tournament.

Kevin Schexnaider is champion of Ride the Bull 10

Chris Holmes

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. […]

Are you a master kayak angler?

Chris Holmes

The Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club offers a unique event allowing members to challenge themselves to successfully catch a wide variety of different species. […]

After a few runs, the crabs start to add up. A plastic top on the basket helps keep them shaded from the sun and keeps them from climbing out as it gets full.

Kayak crabbing

Chris Holmes

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. […]

Flounder Pounders

Chris Holmes

We caught up with a few flounder pounders that consistently bring flatfish to their kayaks. By following their advice, you can increase your success rate. […]

Kayaks are great platforms for trolling for trout. Give this underutilized technique a try to load your stringer with specks any time of the year.

Kayak anglers towing the line(s)

Chris Holmes

An often-overlooked but highly successful technique for catching trout from a kayak is trolling. This is the perfect time of the year to do it. […]

This bass was caught in east Pointe-a-la-Hache working a LiveTarget Hollow Body Mullet across the top of grass beds.

Kayak fishing on the edge

Chris Holmes

Here’s how kayakers can find hungry bass and redfish skirting the waters of the muddy Mississippi. […]

Real kayak anglers, real reviews

Chris Holmes

Louisiana Sportsman reached out to several kayak fishermen with various levels of experience to get some personal reviews of popular models. […]

Some days it is best to stay home and organize your gear. But if you choose your days carefully, you can find some excellent kayak fishing during February.

It’s a secret in the kayak fishing world

Chris Holmes

February may be the best kept secret in kayak fishing. If you pick the right days and conditions, the fishing can be absolutely fantastic.
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When the temperature and the water levels drop, look for reds packed into tight schools in deeper cuts and dead end canals. Position yourself in the middle, and slowly work your bait up the ledges to find where they are holding.

Winter have you down?

Chris Holmes

Pick the right days — and enjoy a great cold-weather kayak trip out of Delacroix. […]

St. Croix’s Mojo Yak rods

Chris Holmes

Legendary rod manufacturer St. Croix developed a full line of rods with saltwater kayak-specific characteristics. […]

The Salty Chicks gathered for a group photo after a successful mothership trip to the marsh in Point Aux Chenes.

Female kayak angers have dream weekend

Chris Holmes

Seven female kayakers on an overnight outing and kayak trip from the launch in Point Aux Chenes. […]

Devon Beltz gets the traditional ride in his new kayak as the winner of BCKFC’s Fall ’N Tide kayak fishing tournament.

Kayak tournament tactics

Chris Holmes

The results of two major kayak tournaments recently held in Southeast Louisiana. […]