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How to find reds and trout on oyster beds
For speckled trout, redfish, drum and sheepshead, you simply can’t go wrong fishing over oyster reefs. Here’s how to make the most of these fish factories. […]
Articles by David A. Brown
Bass Fishing
Drop-shot the ledges
As long as the fish remain on the ledge, it’s a safe bet that they’re still in the food mood — so it’s just a matter of keeping an easy meal there for them. […]
Bass Fishing
4 skills for better bass fishing
There’s no denying the impact of mastering the angling mechanics. Here’s a roundup of bass fishing skills that can help improve your game. […]
Features
The many benefits of using artificial shrimp
Whatever your preference, you’ll find artificial shrimp comprise a highly versatile lure family well deserving of prime space in your tackle tray. Here’s a handful of ideas for their use. […]
Bass Fishing
How to maximize the sunrise bite
Why do bigger bass bite best at sunrise and how to make the most of it. […]
Bass Fishing
Frog tactics
For an angler, the frog offers a great search bait for covering lots of water and finding key staging areas for bass. […]
Bass Fishing
How to find grass that holds prespawn bass
Look for prespawn bass to stage anywhere there’s aquatic grass this month, then break down those areas for great fishing. […]
Bass Fishing
Lake breakdown explained
Pro anglers discuss how they break down a body of water and determine where they have the best chance to catch fish when a tournament begins. […]
Bass Fishing
Swimbaits key for prespawn success
These swimbaits will serve your bass plan well in the spring months. […]
Bass Fishing
Crank up crankbaits for the prespawn
Prespawn bass are moving and looking for food, so crankbaits allow you to effectively cover water to find the hot spots. […]
Bass Fishing
Throwdown in the slowdown — How to catch cold-water bass
Great tips from the pros on catching cold-water largemouth bass. […]
Bass Fishing
Making New Year’s bass resolutions
Tips to improve your bass angling skills for the new year. […]
Bass Fishing
Beating the post-front funk for more bass
The days of rainy fronts, chilly temperatures and dreaded bluebird skies are upon us. Here’s how to catch bass after winter cold fronts pass in Louisiana. […]
Crappie/Bream
Crushing cold water crappie
Cooler water means more active fish — and with the crappie gathering up for prespawn feeding, you can bet that schooling competition will motivate the fish to eat whatever they can catch. […]
Features
Black magic
From short jokes to hand-me-downs that don’t quite fit, it’s tough being the smallest kid in the family. […]
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Late night delight
Anyone fortunate enough to see the Delta’s offshore waters at night, knows the incredible vision of flood lights illuminating the many oil and gas platforms. The bright stuff is intended for human safety, but fish know how to leverage this bait-gathering influence to their benefit. […]