Louisiana Sportsman

October 31, 2026

A hand-held release usually requires a lower anchor point; this archer shows proper form.

A release that’s handy

July 30, 2020 Sammy Romano

Hand-held release aids are becoming more and more popular with bowhunters in the archery world, and for good reason too. Here are some pros.[…]

Fresh Tuna Salad, Cajun style

July 27, 2020 Nathan L. Judice

This isn’t your cafeteria tuna salad. This version is made with fresh or frozen yellowfin tuna since Louisiana has some of the best tuna fishing.[…]

Species Spotlight: Flathead catfish

July 23, 2020 Brian Cope

Flathead catfish make a big splash wherever they show up. They are highly adaptable to a wide range of waters and can live in very harsh conditions.[…]

Are Louisiana’s best bucks just mediocre?

July 23, 2020 David Moreland

Are habitat, hunter choices keeping Louisiana’s best bucks from reaching their potential? Scott Durham and Jonathan Bordelon talk about the situation.[…]

Wager Baits’ Calcutta Jig

July 16, 2020 Don Shoopman

Ross Wager’s Calcutta Jigs are turning the heads of bass and bass anglers near and far. Synthetic hair gives the bladed bait a different action.[…]

It is hard to beat fishing a frog in areas where the grass seems impenetrable. Easy to cast and work, frogs are retrieved across the top of the grass, in open pockets in between and along the edges. Bass are suckers for a good frog presentation, but others species such as reds and trout can also be caught in some areas.

Kayaks are perfect vessels for fishing heavy summer vegetation

July 9, 2020 Chris Holmes

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.[…]

The Genesis bow can put any member of the family, including small children, into the sport of archery relatively inexpensively. (Photo courtesy of Sammy Romano)

Genesis bow was made for beginning archers

July 9, 2020 Sammy Romano

A unique and affordable way to begin archery is the Genesis bow. This bow is unique in that it will fit all members of most families without any adjustment.[…]

The majority of red snapper harvested from the Gulf of Mexico are between 2 and 7 years old.

Species spotlight: Red snapper

July 2, 2020 Brian Cope

Red snapper are large snappers that are most often found near reef habitats, livebottom habitats, platforms, shipwrecks and artificial reefs.[…]

Different jighead styles work better with different styles of soft-plastic baits in different fishing situations. (Photo courtesy of Christopher Bush)

Which jighead is best for speckled trout fishing? It all depends

June 25, 2020 Chris Bush

One of the most-versatile and effective ways to catch speckled trout is with a soft plastic and jighead pairing. You can target fish both shallow and deep. […]

Big speckled trout have made a pretty good appearance in the waters around Venice the past three years. Will it continue and/or get better?

Are trophy trout making big return to Venice waters?

June 18, 2020 Todd Masson

Big speckled trout have made a pretty good appearance in the waters around Venice the past three years. Will it continue and/or get better?[…]

The author has added a new, improved jighead to the arsenal he takes to the water when he’s targeting trophy speckled trout. (Photo by Christopher Bush)

Texas Eye jig changes your lure presentation

June 9, 2020 Chris Bush

The author has added a new, improved jighead to the arsenal he takes to the water when he’s targeting trophy speckled trout.[…]

This yellowfin was caught about 45 miles south of the South Pass of Venice by Maurice LeBlanc of Cecilia in mid-May.

Species spotlight: Yellowfin Tuna

June 9, 2020 Brian Cope

Yellowfin tuna swim throughout all the tropical and subtropical oceans of the earth. These big, bluewater fish are fun to catch and quite tasty.[…]

Mister Twister Sassy Swimmer

June 9, 2020 Don Shoopman

The Mister Twister Sassy Swimmer is a great jig and spinnerbait trailer, but it also works great for bass when rigged by itself.[…]

Although live shrimp are hard to beat for summer trout, artificial lures are also highly effective. Steve Neece found these nice trout tight-lining a jighead/plastic tail while working his way along a rock jetty.

Summer speckled trout are a kayaker’s joy

June 2, 2020 Chris Holmes

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.[…]

The author caught this speckled trout on a Matrix Mullet while fishing northern Plaquemines Parish with Capt. Ty Hibbs.

Some trophy trout are still around

May 26, 2020 Todd Masson

There are still some big speckled trout in Louisiana, and Todd Masson had the good fortune of running across one on a recent trip with Capt. Ty Hibbs.[…]

James Kellum assists his son Kaleb empty the final trap of their kayak crawfishing adventure. With the overnight set of a few traps and use of a few nets, they made a nice haul for a family crawfish boil.

Mudbugs, kayaks and kids

May 19, 2020 Chris Holmes

Activities like crawfishing from a kayak can be relatively inexpensive and productive. James and Kaleb Kellum go on crawfishing adventure in their kayaks.[…]