Field Notes Archives - Louisiana Sportsman

It’s tough enough to trap a coyote when everything is set up correctly; make one of a half-dozen beginner mistakes and the task becomes almost impossible.

6 huge mistakes to avoid in coyote trapping

When you’re trapping this season, avoid these common mistakes when using foothold traps, and you’ll catch more coyotes than ever. […]

Louisiana’s most edible mushroom

Anna Thibodeaux

You can find delicious, oyster mushrooms at high-end markets — or you can harvest them for free in many wooded areas in Louisiana. […]

“B.Y.O.G.” — Bring your own gas — and save cash

Patrick Bonin

Capt. Todd Seither transports less expensive fuel from his home up in St. Rose to gas up his 24-foot Skeeter down at Cajun Fishing Adventures in Buras. […]

D-Bomb’s a blast when Hudnall fishes in October

Don Shoopman

Pro bass fishermen have their favorite artificial lure at the ready when October rolls around. Derek Hudnall will be flipping a Missile Baits D-Bomb. […]

Small profile Menace Grub gets big results for Ebare

Don Shoopman

Pro bass fishermen have their favorite artificial lure at the ready when October rolls around. Dakota Ebare ties on a Texas-rigged Strike King Menace Grub. […]

Black Delta Lures’ buzzbait puts bass in Latuso’s hands

Don Shoopman

Pro bass fishermen have their favorite artificial lure at the ready when October rolls around. Robbie Latuso chooses the Delta Lures LLC buzzbait. […]

Greg Hackney’s Hack Attack spinnerbait

Don Shoopman

Pro bass fishermen have their favorite artificial lure at the ready when October rolls around. Greg Hackney relies on the Strike King Hack Attack Select. […]

Tube Worm is back to haunt bass again

Kinny Haddox

Bass pro Brett Preuett Creme talk about Creme Lure Co.’s taking the old Creme Tube Worm molds and re-introducing the lure into the marketplace this fall. […]

Fishing tips from a crappie “psychic”

Anthony Taylor

Clyde Folse just wants to help people catch more crappie. Here are four keys to catching more sac-a-lait in Louisiana and elsewhere. […]

6 tips for successful early-season squirrel hunts

Chris Berzas

The Louisiana hunting season for squirrels begins Oct. 5. Read on for six tips offered by veteran squirrel hunters to fill your game bag. […]

An 8-legged threat to hunters

Darren Digby

It’s no surprise that spiders are a common culprit for hunters’ annual ailments in the field, some even resulting in hospital visits. […]

Slinky weights, built with large split-shot or buckshot pellets stuffed into paracord and sealed inside, are much less likely to hang up when dragged across the bottom for catfish. (Photo by Phillip Gentry)

Trolling for catfish: Slinky weight is key

Phillip Gentry

From late June through November catfish move around a lot due to a number of factors and one of the best ways to target mobile cats is to drift or troll. […]

Tips for slabs after dark

Phillip Gentry

The details of your setup and presentation are important. Follow these tips to help you make the best of your night-fishing trips for crappie. […]

Using the tip of a toothpick, pushed through a soft-plastic bait and the eye of the hook, will help keep a Texas-rigged bait from sliding down. Break off both ends of the toothpick just outside the worm’s margins.

Stick a toothpick in it

Craig Holt

One of the best tools a bass fisherman can have, especially during the summer when fish live largely in deep, cool, oxygenated water, are toothpicks. […]

The key to putting fish in the boat is understanding where they will be, and checking tidal flow at crab pots can help narrow down that search.

The best tide indicator

Patrick Bonin

When Chas Champagne, creator of Matrix Shad, heads out in pursuit of fish, he often relies on this tried-and-true, real-time indicator of tidal movement. […]

Do’s and don’ts for coastal bullfights

Chris Berzas

During late summer, anglers often target bull redfish in tournaments or simply for fishing enjoyment. Here’s some do’s and don’ts to remember. […]