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October 31, 2026

Never underestimate topwaters’ potential

May 20, 2019 Chris Bush

Learn the true capability topwater baits possess and how their limitless upside allows you to fish them confidently.[…]

Sight-fishing crabs and reds at the same spot

May 6, 2019 Josh Chauvin

There are many ways to catch crabs and redfish but sight-hunting both on the same trip from a tiny dingy really takes marsh fishing up a notch.[…]

Cajun hospitality means good food

May 3, 2019 Jerald Horst

Recipes for Crawfish Étouffée and Turtle Sauce Piquant from Barry Toups, who was appointed in 2018 to the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board.[…]

Species spotlight: Swordfish

May 2, 2019 Brian Cope

Swordfish (Xiphias gladius), often referred to as broadbills or broadbill swordfish, are highly sought-after by offshore anglers around the world.[…]

Lafayette cajun seasoning maker cooks boldly

April 23, 2019 Jerald Horst

Recipes for Deep Fried Deviled Shrimp Eggs and Ay Yi Yie Crawfish Pie from Mikey Legendre, creator of Ay Yi Yie Cajun Seasoning.[…]

Having a tug-of-war with big fish in shallow water is the main attraction to saltwater fly fishing.

Saltwater Fly Fishing 101 – Preparation and tackle

April 22, 2019 Catch Cormier

Each year, thousands of folks get started in saltwater fly fishing, many here on the Gulf Coast, with ambitions of hooking a redfish.[…]

Dont overlook bright colors in overcast, clear water conditions. This 27 ½-inch fish fell for a Double Bubble DD.

Three twitch baits that lure uncommitted trout

April 19, 2019 Chris Bush

Below the surface twitch baits provide the perfect hybrid capability for those finicky spring topwater trout. […]

Fishing for sac-a-lait in Bayou Des Allemands, Lloyd Brandt ended up catching this choupique.

The bowfin (Amia calva), whose more common name is mudfish, is a close relative of the gar. Its stout body and long dorsal fin, which covers almost three-quarters the length of its body, give the fish a snaky or eel-like appearance.[…]

Is red snapper data flawed?

April 16, 2019 Jerald Horst

Without a doubt, the most contentious fisheries management issue in Louisiana today is about how red snappers are being managed.[…]

This bass was caught in east Pointe-a-la-Hache working a LiveTarget Hollow Body Mullet across the top of grass beds.

Kayak fishing on the edge

April 12, 2019 Chris Holmes

Here’s how kayakers can find hungry bass and redfish skirting the waters of the muddy Mississippi.[…]

This photo shows 10 trail cameras — nine the author painted himself and one unpainted.

Use paint brushes to stealth up trail cameras

April 9, 2019 Josh Chauvin

Unfortunately, many cameras on sale are often non-camouflaged. Well no need to spend more money. The cameras can be self-painted for only pennies in cost.[…]