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No ‘maybe’ in May — Best bets for speckled trout, reds in St. Bernard Parish
Henry David Thoreau once said, “Everyone should believe in something; I believe I’ll go fishing.” […]
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Bass Fishing
Flipping out
Traffic, taxes, vending machines that take our money but withhold the candy bar — life’s full of irritations and aggravations that prompt the occasional flip-out.[…]
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Super-sized Specks — Best locations to catch trophy trout
They haunt our dreams and are the constant subjects of many Internet legends and hoaxes.[…]
Bass Fishing
Chatter box — How to use vibe jigs to catch more bass
This is not subtle. It’s not finesse. But it’s one of bass fishing’s bolder, attention-craving baits.[…]
Bass Fishing
Angler’s Choice — Expert tips for Lake D’Arbonne bass fishing
The bass spawn is over on Lake D’Arbonne, so put up your rods and reels, pack up those lures and catch up on your honey-do list.[…]
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Cover: May 2014
It’s big-trout time, but where should you go to have the best shot at a wall-hanger? Turn to page 41 to find out.[…]
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Bold talk — Experts tell how to grab catfish
The strikingly handsome young man piloting the big pickup truck wore confidence all over his body like a hard shellac veneer. At only 30 years old, he was the youngest but clearly alpha male of the three-person catfish-grabbing crew.[…]
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The Free-liner — Trophy trout expert shares the secrets to success
Speckled trout have always been the premier gamefish in Louisiana’s coastal marshes, and big speckled trout — the kind that are 7 pounds and larger — are the stuff of which dreams are made.[…]
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Springtime diversion — Catfish snagging tips
There are about as many ways to catch catfish as there are ways to cook them. Rods, yo-yos, jugs, trotlines, nets, traps and limb lines are all employed by Louisiana sportsmen.[…]
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Plan A, B and C — Fishing tactics for redfish, drum and sheepshead
“Redfish in April?” Artie laughed as Doc mentioned our forthcoming fishing trip. “Man, redfish ain’t ‘runnin now! Dey run in da fall! You guys gotta be outcha mind![…]
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Fishin’ the ’hood — Springtime fishing tips for reds and trout
Whenever I fish with Capt. Mike Gallo, we always bring a third man along. There’s plenty of room in his 24-foot bay boat, plus it means an extra set of hands and a third line in the water to increase our chances of catching something picture worthy.[…]
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Wading Wonderland — Wade-fishing tips for Big Lake, Sabine Lake specks
You won’t find too many speckled trout anglers who like wind. Wind muddies the water. Wind makes even simple things more difficult.[…]
Bass Fishing
Glare Cutters — How to manage sun glare for more fishing success
Seeing is believing, but you’d better believe that too much of a good thing — namely, sunlight — can make it tough for you to see what you’re seeking.[…]
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Candy from a baby — Best crappie-fishing tactics
He made catching sac-a-lait from Lake Henderson look like taking candy from a baby. It was like watching a hybrid between a robot and a ballet dancer at work. No moves were wasted; everything seemed programmed.[…]
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Young turks — Tips for youth turkey hunting
Twelve-year-old Dane Humbles tightened his grip on the shotgun and sighted down the barrel as the big gobbler closed the distance in a quick trot.[…]
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2014 Speckled trout forecast
April is here at last—time for any red-blooded coastal fisherman to start thinking about the fish.
The fish?[…]