Bass Fishing
Kayaking for green trout
Coastal kayak anglers have a relatively new, green target: largemouth bass, aka green trout can be caught alongside redfish and trout. […]
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How to have successful winter kayak trips
If you’re cold, they’re cold. Adapt to changing conditions and fish accordingly. Look for deeper water and fish slowly. […]
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Sheepshead: Don’t overlook these fish
The most-underrated saltwater fish in Louisiana has to be the sheepshead. The good news for kayak anglers is that they are hard fighters. […]
Bass Fishing
Cold-weather bassin’ can be a kayak angler’s paradise
Kayak bass anglers from many parts of the country have shut down for the winter, but not Louisiana anglers. Louisiana bass bite in the cold. […]
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You want to catch fish? Get some dead shrimp
Artificial lures are all designed to act like something real, but none are ever better than the real thing. […]
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Goldilocks kayak fishing
Louisiana kayak anglers are blessed with year-round fishing availability, but October generally makes for pleasant days on the water. […]
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The COVID pandemic has pushed kayak sales much higher
An unexpected effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a huge uptick in sales of kayaks. People are turning to outdoor activities. […]
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Panfish, kayaks go well together in Louisiana waters
Chasing panfish is best in the early morning or late afternoon, which is great for kayak fishing on hot, summer days in Louisiana. […]
Bass Fishing
Kayaks are perfect vessels for fishing heavy summer vegetation
When the grass is thick, it is hard to beat throwing a weedless frog lure or similar weedless baitfish imitation from a kayak for a bass or redfish. […]
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Summer speckled trout are a kayaker’s joy
Speckled trout are great targets for Louisiana kayak fishermen when summer arrives. There is no better time than now to chase trout in the kayak. […]
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Mudbugs, kayaks and kids
Activities like crawfishing from a kayak can be relatively inexpensive and productive. James and Kaleb Kellum go on crawfishing adventure in their kayaks. […]
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Louisiana waters are full of options for kayakers
Increase your kayak fishing skills by trying your hand at catching some of the less popular fish species Louisiana has to offer. […]
Bass Fishing
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. […]
Catfish
Winter catfish from a kayak
If you pick your days and dress appropriately, chasing blue catfish in Lake Pontchartrain can make for a great day of fishing. […]
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Winter kayak fishing: sleep later, fish slower
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. […]
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No need to winterize that kayak
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. […]