Devin Denman, Author at Louisiana Sportsman

Fishing for trout and redfish after Hurricane Sally

Where can you find speckled trout and redfish after Hurricane Sally? Join Devin Denman to see what the storm surge left inside the marsh. […]

Understanding how water flows through the marsh

Devin Denman

It’s easy to look upon Louisiana’s prairie marsh and only see a bunch of grass and water. […]

Lure profile – not just color – an important factor to consider

Devin Denman

We inshore anglers love discussing, choosing and experimenting with lure color. It’s no surprise the most asked question is, “What color were they biting on?” […]

Tracking trout movement at the MRGO

Devin Denman

Back in May, me and some of my closest fishing buddies targeted speckled trout to be tagged and released at the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO) Long Rocks. […]

Inshore Insights: Mystery baitfish revealed

Devin Denman

We were fishing Delacroix when a speckled trout coughed up this weird thing shown in the picture above. Read on to learn what exactly it is — and why it’s important to you as an inshore angler. […]

Inshore insights: Keep your tackle tangle-free

Devin Denman

How annoying is it when you grab one rod and two others are attached to it? […]

Inshore insights: Gaps in hook eyes can be troublesome

Devin Denman

They say the devil is in the details and, when you consider all the details when it comes to fishing, there’s a lot to take into account. […]

Inshore insights: My favorite redfish swimbait

Devin Denman

Everyone has their favorite lure.

Usually it’s the lure they always catch fish on (duh), or maybe it’s one gifted to them by someone well-versed in inshore fishing, like their grandfather. […]

Use ‘GOTWA’ to develop a game plan on the water

Devin Denman

There are a lot of concepts I learned during my time in Marine Reconnaissance that I still use today. In this article, I am going to share a favorite you can use to go fishing safely. […]

Inshore insights: Understanding the action of a fishing rod

Devin Denman

You can’t go wrong when an experienced friend recommends a trusted brand, but over the years I’ve learned it’s easier to decide what’s best for me by learning the difference between rod length, power and action. […]

7 easy tips to more casting distance

Devin Denman

Spinning tackle is the “go-to” for inshore anglers. It can be “tuned” to achieve maximum performance, resulting in longer casts and fewer wind knots. […]

Simple hack for cutting braided fishing line

Devin Denman

Braided line is a great “tool in the toolbox” for catching speckled trout and redfish. A lighter cuts braided fishing line quickly and conveniently. […]