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Rig the speckled trout game
The distance between rigs keeps many inshore anglers from focusing on them as their primary speckled trout fishing destination.[…]
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Ruthless redfish
In the spring, giant redfish gather in large, marauding schools that go on a ruthless rampage through the shallow bays along the coast.[…]
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See gulls? Find fish!
Michael Lavarine of Metairie said there’s no other place he’d rather be when fishing for speckled trout, than fishing under the birds.[…]
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Trick turkeys, then take ’em
A turkey you’ve hunted and tried all the turkey hunting tricks on without success means you’ll have to think outside the box to take him.[…]
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Unhang stubborn turkeys
Tips for taking a tom turkey that’s hung up, gobbling his head off, not coming within gun range and driving you crazy.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Louisiana Legends of the Outdoors – Steve Danna
Steve Danna of Bernice has put on countless crappie fishing clinics both in public venues and for large sporting goods stores.[…]
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Turkey troubles
A better understanding of wild turkeys, their breeding cycle, nesting habits and other factors could help Louisiana turkeys thrive.[…]
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Mullet ring the dinner bell for trout
The most important thing to know about mullet is that they are a favorite food for speckled trout in the spring.[…]
Catfish
Overlooked monster catfish
Catfish is an underutilized resource. All the big rivers throughout Louisiana hold big blue and flathead catfish as well as channel cats.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bush league bass
After a complete renovation, Bussey Brake Reservoir in Morehouse Parish is producing some of the biggest bass in the state.[…]
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Rounding up migrating sheepshead
Mark Sagerholm and Kevin Dean specifically target sheepshead in both inshore and offshore waters. Here are their March tactics.[…]
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Shallow water trout magic
It’s a great time of year to fish the magical shallow water marshes of Louisiana. You can trick monster speckled trout and make your day.[…]
Bass Fishing
Cypress bass
Cypress trees are great places for bass because they provide them with so much cover. To a bass, a cypress tree is essentially a big reef.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Louisiana Legends of the Outdoors – Bobby Phillips
Bobby Phillips was owner and operator of one of the state’s most popular and legendary fishing tackle shops, the Honey Hole in West Monroe.[…]
Deer of the Year
2022-23 Deer of the Year
We reviewed all of our 2022-2023 big buck stories and share a few of the latest with a look back at the top of the class.[…]
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Louisiana outdoor treasures: Gail’s and Charley’s
Storms and shifting demographics has taken a toll on most of the places that Grand Isle fishermen relied on for live bait.[…]