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Speckled trout outlook is great along Louisiana coast
Speckled trout fishing looks to be in good shape entering Louisiana’s fall season. There isn’t a better time to be a speckled trout angler.[…]
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Bass Fishing
Mischief Minnow combines topwater, blade bait action
The Mischief Minnow’s difference-maker is a blade called a “Kilter Blade,” attached to the belly between two treble hooks.[…]
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It’s going to be a good fall for trout, y’all
October can be a tricky month for inshore speckled trout fishing. But when the migration is early, the fish are easy to find.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lure Review: Gorilla Buzz
Buzzbait aficionados and bass have been going ape over the Gorilla Buzz since it was introduced four years ago by Prototype Lures.[…]
Alligator
Alligator Roll – A True Cajun “Lobster” Roll
After processing alligators and trying a variety of dishes, Nathan Judice came up with the idea of making an “Alligator Roll.”[…]
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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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Sailing broadheads: What’s the problem?
When your field points shoot straight, but your broadheads won’t group, examine your hunting bow’s setup with these tips.[…]
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Species spotlight: Tarpon
Most anglers have far fewer chances at tarpon than other fish. Along the Gulf Coast, they usually appear in late spring or early summer.[…]
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Worst speckled trout month of the year?
High water toward the end of this month can often lead to action that will make you swear September isn’t the worst month for speckled trout fishing.[…]
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Know the basics of an arrow’s FOC and how it affects bowhunting
‘Front of Center’ measures how much of your arrow’s weight is in the broadhead end. It should matter a great deal to hunters.[…]
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Species spotlight: Atlantic tripletail
Tripletails have rounded dorsal and anal fins that extend back almost to their tails, giving them the appearance of three tails, hence their name.[…]
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Egret Baits’ Vudu Shad
The Egret Baits’ Vudu Shad 3-inch, ¼-ounce and 4-inch, 3/8-ounce models are tapping the triple crown of speckled trout, redfish and flounder consistently.[…]
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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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What can you learn from your favorite trout bait?
One bait in particular stands out to anglers for speckled trout: a very colorful Floating Corky Fat Boy, aptly named Texas Turnip.[…]
Bass Fishing
Crème’s Tube Worm
Crème’s Tube Worm is a plastic worm that floats and “has that tube aspect to it,” a deadly combination, according to Brett Preuett.[…]
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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.[…]