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June 25, 2022
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Paddles ‘N Puddles

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Chris and Janie Murphey are leaving a wake in the kayak world

June 24, 2022 Chris Holmes

Janie and Chris Murphey are making their mark on kayak fishing with both regularly making appearances in the winners’ circle. […]

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Killer combination: Live shrimp, kayaks and speckled trout

June 10, 2022 Chris Holmes

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

May 10, 2022 Chris Holmes

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

April 16, 2022 Chris Holmes

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

March 18, 2022 Chris Holmes

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?

February 13, 2022 Chris Holmes

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

January 27, 2022 Chris Holmes

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

December 23, 2021 Chris Holmes

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

November 19, 2021 Chris Holmes

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

September 3, 2021 Chris Holmes

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

August 6, 2021 Chris Holmes

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

July 9, 2021 Chris Holmes

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

June 20, 2021 Chris Holmes

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

May 14, 2021 Chris Holmes

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

March 26, 2021 Chris Holmes

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

February 22, 2021 Chris Holmes

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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