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Nashville-Style Hot Snapper Sandwich
Grilled, baked, fried and even smoked, red snapper holds its own with a wide variety of cooking techniques.[…]
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Bass Fishing
The Wesley Warbird
In a world filled with bait manufacturers, Funkbuster Baits has found its niche with spinnerbaits, buzz baits and bladed jigs.[…]
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No lions, no tigers, but yes — Louisiana has beaucoup bears, oh my!
The purpose of this column is to help bring attention to the black bear problem. There are solutions and we have to find them.[…]
Bass Fishing
First bass sets us on a path to ruin; and off to the store for more lures!
No dyed-in-the-wool bass fisherman ever tells anyone — certainly not his significant other — about how much they spend on the pursuit of bass.[…]
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The legendary Chandeleur Islands
Todd Masson, Capt. Justin Bowles and television show host Kevin Ford made a trip to the Chandeleur Islands to fish for speckled trout.[…]
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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.[…]
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Species spotlight: Blue marlin
The blue marlin is one of the most highly sought after gamefish on the planet. They can reach great size, and their meat is excellent.[…]
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Sweet and Sour Wild Pork
The problems surrounding wild pigs in Louisiana is nothing new. But these problematic critters can be quite the treat around the dinner table.[…]
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Peril on the water is a constant; Heed the call for boating safety!
Peril on the water is a constant. You know it. But there are things you can do to enhance your safety when boating or fishing.[…]
Bass Fishing
NetBait B Bugs are back
NetBait’s B Bugs have a leg, or tail, up on other beaver-style soft plastics. They are more buoyant than similar products.[…]
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Developing your dog’s love of water and comfort around gunfire
Two fundamental things your waterfowl retriever must have is a love of water and being comfortable around gunfire.[…]
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There’s nothing better than Mom, a 14-foot jon boat and fish for supper
Kinny Haddox shares stories about his mom, Frances, who went the extra mile to help him love fishing, hunting, and boating.[…]
Bass Fishing
Urban kayak oasis
With no motorboat traffic, Bayou St. John is a great, safe place for new and experienced kayak anglers alike.[…]
Catfish
Catfish Piccata
Not only are catfish fun and relatively easy to catch, but they also make for excellent table fare. Try out this Catfish Piccata recipe.[…]
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Locate the fish, but always listen to your inner “lure junkie”
Figuring out the right bait may not be as important as finding fish, but it’s certainly not an insignificant portion of the equation.[…]
Bass Fishing
Ike’s Mini Flip Jig
It took four to five months to design and tweak the lure, but today the Ike’s Mini Flip Jig is a favorite among bass fishermen.[…]