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. […]
Articles by Devin Denman
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. […]
Field Notes
Simple hack for cutting braided fishing line
Braided line is a great “tool in the toolbox” for catching speckled trout and redfish. A lighter cuts braided fishing line quickly and conveniently. […]
News Breaker
Inshore insights: Using satellite imagery to locate clean water
If you’ve been fishing for specks and reds at all, then you know how important clean water is. […]
News Breaker
Inshore Insights: Can speckled trout see color?
Nothing really compares to the wide range of color found inside an inshore angler’s tackle box. […]
News Breaker
Top 3 tips to detect a bite
Without a doubt, Louisiana has some of the best inshore fishing in the world. […]
Inshore Fishing
Top 3 tips when you get invited for a fishing trip
If you’re like me, the circle of people you fish with is pretty small. […]
Inshore Fishing
Inshore insights: Closing the deal
Going to the marsh reminds me of going to a giant retail store, where I get to watch salesmen and customers interact in the same way anglers do with speckled trout and redfish. […]