Field Notes Archives - Louisiana Sportsman

May 9, 2021

A tandem-shrimp rig for flounder

April 29, 2021 Jeff Burleson

Flounder are an often-overlooked inshore saltwater species, but they’re plenty worth of attention. A tandem-shrimp rig does the trick. […]

Drive to compete is key to ULL fisherman’s tournament success

April 23, 2021 Don Shoopman

Hayden Pinho was a three-time national high-school bass-fishing qualifier and now fishes for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. […]

Modern fishing lines 101: Braided

April 22, 2021 Will Martin

Today’s braided fishing lines offer anglers more choice in line characteristics than ever. Here’s what you need to know. […]

Modern fishing lines 101: Monofilament and fluorocarbon

April 22, 2021 Will Martin

Fishing lines are divided into three major types. Here’s what fishermen need to know about nylon monofilament and fluorocarbon. […]

Part of a taxidermist’s job is to duplicate the colors of the fish when it was still swimming.

Tips to preserve fish for mounting

April 17, 2021 Gina Rivere

Larry Matherne, owner of DeeDee’s Taxidermy in Barataria, offers some tips for preserving a fish for mounting. […]

5 gift ideas for the outdoors-loving mother

April 15, 2021 Will Martin

We asked our friends at Puglia’s Sporting Goods in Metairie for great great gift ideas for the outdoors-loving mothers in our lives. […]

A little preventive maintenance goes a long way to keep your trailer on the highway and your boat running on the water after a winter of idleness.

Fix your boat and trailer before anything breaks

April 12, 2021 Brian Cope

April is a favorite month for many anglers, and it’s also a month when a lot of people break down, either with a flat or a stalled motor. […]

Pautzke’s Fire Dye will turn live minnows from their natural color to a handful of bright colors to attract gamefish — without otherwise affecting the bait.

Technicolor minnows will outproduce naturals

April 1, 2021 Dusty Wilson

Pautzke’s Fire Dye will turn live minnows from their natural color to a handful of bright colors to attract gamefish. […]

Female duo enjoying time in male-dominated sport

March 26, 2021 Don Shoopman

After 2 years on high-school circuit, Lily Girouard and Sadie Guidry are on their way to the High School B.A.S.S. Nation State Championship. […]

A good fish-cleaning table helps perfect the process

March 16, 2021 Kinny Haddox

A big pile of fresh fish filets is a whole lot easier to manage with an organized approach to fish cleaning. […]

Spinning wing decoys are duck magnets, but only if the wings are spinning. Maintenance helps keep them working and the ducks coming.

How to get “Mo” out of your MOJO

March 5, 2021 Kinny Haddox

MOJO decoys are made for a tough environment, but taking a little extra care of them can help them last longer and be more dependable. […]

Florida transplant Terry Smith said his arsenal of speckled trout baits is fairly limited; he sticks with baits that have fooled fish in the past.

Florida tricks work on Louisiana March specks

March 2, 2021 Rusty Tardo

Terry Smith said his arsenal of speckled trout baits is fairly limited; he sticks with baits that have fooled fish in the past. […]

Trout Praline

February 22, 2021 Nathan L. Judice

This is a sweet and savory fish dish that is sure to knock your socks off. It will have you licking your plate for the praline sauce. […]

Cliff Crochet’s versatile bass bait

February 22, 2021 Don Shoopman

Bass pro Cliff Crochet uses the Spike, a soft-plastic, stickbait-style worm, year-round, but especially during the prespawn and spawn. […]

Dawson Andrews (left) and Wyatt Ensminger from Southeastern Louisiana University have been fishing together since age 13. They started bass fishing as young boys and began competing in the seventh grade as Junior Bassmasters.

Bass Class: SLU’s Dawson Andrews and Wyatt Ensminger talk fishing

February 19, 2021 Don Shoopman

Southeastern Louisiana University bass-fishing stars Dawson Andrews and Wyatt Ensminger plan to head to the professional ranks. […]

Threading a minnow on a jighead behind a soft-plastic bait gives your offering increased bulk and some flavor. (Photo by Terry Madewell)

Live minnows make a jig more productive

February 17, 2021 Phillip Gentry

Threading a minnow on a jighead behind a soft-plastic bait gives your crappie offering increased bulk and some flavor. […]

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