Field Notes
Lean on online gauges, avoid hunting headaches
Some forethought in monitoring predicted wind strength and direction, combined with a close eye on water level gauges can serve duck hunters well. […]
Field Notes
Bass Fishing
Bayou Black bass really like punched D-Bombs in December
Bassmaster Elite Series angler Tyler Rivet knows Missile Baits D-Bomb can put bass in the boat this December in the Bayou Black area. […]
Bass Fishing
Old Rinky Dink, now a Wing Ding, still hammers bass
Whatever December brings weather-wise, Glen Freeman ties on a Wing Ding to catch bass — lots of bass — big and small, at Toledo Bend. […]
Bass Fishing
To foil Venice’s roseau cane, tie on a G-Spo Battle Flip
Gerald Spohrer’s No. 1 destination to catch bass in December is the Venice area, and he’ll use a Beast Coast G-Spo Battle Flip with a double-wide weedguard. […]
Bass Fishing
Greg Hackney’s Hack Attack jig works wonders on bass
For bass pro and host of Louisiana Sportsman TV Greg Hackney, December bass fishing at the Atchafalaya Basin can be good with any kind of jig. […]
Bass Fishing
The East Cote Blanche Bay buttonhook
Bryan Charpentier of Centerville spends plenty of time fishing East Cote Blanche Bay. Over the years, he has meticulously learned how to fish the bay. […]
Bass Fishing
‘Box worm,’ a real Wild Thang, works for Nick LeBrun
When Nick LeBrun wants to catch bass in November on Caddo Lake, Toledo Bend and other prime bass-fishing destinations, he goes to the good ol’ “box worm.” […]
Bass Fishing
Treeshaker jig puts big bass in boat for Tyler Carriere
A Treeshaker flipping jig is the preferred bait Tyler Carriere fishes with for bass in November in and around the Atchafalaya Basin. […]
Bass Fishing
Caleb Sumrall gives nod to Kajun Boss spinnerbait
When bass pro Caleb Sumrall of New Iberia heads home to the Atchafalaya Basin in November, the first bait he ties on is a Kajun Boss spinnerbait. […]
Bass Fishing
Cliff Crochet usually gets a limit with Santone spinnerbait
The artificial lures Cliff Crochet wants in his hand in November are the Santone Got 5 spinnerbait and the Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap. […]
Field Notes
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. […]
Field Notes
Louisiana’s most edible mushroom
You can find delicious, oyster mushrooms at high-end markets — or you can harvest them for free in many wooded areas in Louisiana. […]
Field Notes
“B.Y.O.G.” — Bring your own gas — and save cash
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. […]
Bass Fishing
D-Bomb’s a blast when Hudnall fishes in October
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. […]
Bass Fishing
Small profile Menace Grub gets big results for Ebare
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. […]
Bass Fishing
Black Delta Lures’ buzzbait puts bass in Latuso’s hands
Pro bass fishermen have their favorite artificial lure at the ready when October rolls around. Robbie Latuso chooses the Delta Lures LLC buzzbait. […]