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.[…]
Field Notes
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.[…]
Bass Fishing
Greg Hackney’s Hack Attack spinnerbait
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.[…]
Bass Fishing
Tube Worm is back to haunt bass again
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.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Fishing tips from a crappie “psychic”
Clyde Folse just wants to help people catch more crappie. Here are four keys to catching more sac-a-lait in Louisiana and elsewhere.[…]
Field Notes
6 tips for successful early-season squirrel hunts
The Louisiana hunting season for squirrels begins Oct. 5. Read on for six tips offered by veteran squirrel hunters to fill your game bag.[…]
Deer Hunting
An 8-legged threat to hunters
It’s no surprise that spiders are a common culprit for hunters’ annual ailments in the field, some even resulting in hospital visits.[…]
Catfish
Trolling for catfish: Slinky weight is key
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.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Tips for slabs after dark
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.[…]
Bass Fishing
Stick a toothpick in it
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.[…]