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Chris and Janie Murphey are leaving a wake in the kayak world
Janie and Chris Murphey are making their mark on kayak fishing with both regularly making appearances in the winners’ circle. […]
Paddles ‘N Puddles
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Killer combination: Live shrimp, kayaks and speckled trout
Carrying shrimp in a kayak takes a little planning to keep them alive and kicking throughout the day’s speckled trout fishing. […]
Bass Fishing
Urban kayak oasis
With no motorboat traffic, Bayou St. John is a great, safe place for new and experienced kayak anglers alike. […]
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The other live bait
One way for inshore kayak fishermen to up their odds in April is to fish with the other live bait — cocahoe minnows. […]
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Grandaddy of the Kayak
Mike LaFleur of Baton Rouge went from fishing school to schooling fishermen. At 80 years old, he remains an avid kayak fly fisherman. […]
Catfish
Kayaks and catfish?
Kayak anglers are realizing that kayaks are quite suited for catfishing. Catfish can be caught in almost any freshwater river, lake or pond. […]
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January kayak fishing jackpot
Sheepshead are hard fighters, delicious, and can be caught around docks, pilings and rock piles using a simple bottom rig and dead shrimp. […]
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Paddle up a winter redfish
A big, winter redfish can be a real opportunity — and a challenge — for kayak-bound Louisiana anglers this month. […]
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Get live shrimp ready
Fall has arrived, and so have the speckled trout. Areas where they were scarce in the summer are now jam-packed. […]
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September is time for kayak cast and blast
Camouflage kayaks are available and ready to serve double duty as fishing and hunting vessels for a cast and blast this month. […]
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Summer kayak fishing = hot fun
With a little planning, you can safely and comfortably fish the peak of the hot Louisiana summer and catch some great fish, too. […]
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Kayakers can go farther, stay longer
Wendell Dietz built a small house boat in order to maximize his fishing time and extend his kayak fishing range. […]
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Kayakers can mix it up in Hopedale
The kayak-fishing habitat in Hopedale is as diverse as the available species. Hopedale is filled with a mix of fresh and saltwater fish. […]
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May: A Kayak smorgasbord
While good kayak fishing can be had year-round in coastal Louisiana, May could be the best month for comfort and variety. […]
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Don’t forget trolling as a spring kayak-fishing technique
Pedal power and trolling motors make trolling a winner for spring kayak fishing. It is fairly easy to learn and can be highly productive. […]
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. […]