Field Reports
Fishing Bayou Thomas and the MRGO rocks for speckled trout
Despite it being December, water temps are just beginning to reach the 50s and the speckled trout are biting. […]
Articles by Devin Denman
Field Reports
Crushing speckled trout at the Rock Dam
The kind of speckled trout bite we found at the Rock Dam in Hopedale required a little more skill and finesse to catch ’em. […]
Field Reports
Covering water FAST to locate good speckled trout action
It’s November in south Louisiana, and that means speckled trout are eating up somewhere. You just have to find them. […]
Field Reports
Grinding for speckled trout with popping corks and jigs
Devin Denman and his buddy Brad launched out of Reggio looking for an excellent fall speckled trout bite on popping corks. […]
Field Reports
Two combat vets catch specks under diving birds
Two veterans go fishing for speckled trout out of Reggio to catch up and share the camaraderie that only combat vets can. […]
Field Reports
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. […]
Field Notes
Understanding how water flows through the marsh
It’s easy to look upon Louisiana’s prairie marsh and only see a bunch of grass and water. […]
Field Notes
Lure profile – not just color – an important factor to consider
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?” […]
Field Notes
Tracking trout movement at the MRGO
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. […]
Field Notes
Inshore Insights: Mystery baitfish revealed
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. […]
Field Notes
Inshore insights: Keep your tackle tangle-free
How annoying is it when you grab one rod and two others are attached to it? […]
Inshore Fishing
Inshore insights: Gaps in hook eyes can be troublesome
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. […]
Field Notes
Inshore insights: My favorite redfish swimbait
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. […]
Field Notes
Use ‘GOTWA’ to develop a game plan on the water
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 Fishing
Inshore insights: Understanding the action of a fishing rod
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. […]
Field Notes
7 easy tips to more casting distance
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. […]