Paddles 'N Puddles Archives - Louisiana Sportsman

April 1, 2020

Chase bass in plastic boats

With bass available in almost all areas of Louisiana except the extreme coastal regions, kayak anglers are finding unlimited areas to fish. […]

Louisiana waters are full of options for kayakers

Chris Holmes

Increase your kayak fishing skills by trying your hand at catching some of the less popular fish species Louisiana has to offer. […]

Winter catfish from a kayak

Chris Holmes

If you pick your days and dress appropriately, chasing blue catfish in Lake Pontchartrain can make for a great day of fishing. […]

Winter kayak fishing: sleep later, fish slower

Chris Holmes

Change up your tactics when it comes to fishing from a kayak this winter. Slow down the presentation of your bait and fish later in the day. […]

No need to winterize that kayak

Chris Holmes

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. […]