Louisiana Sportsman

July 8, 2026

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

August 1, 2019 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

July 5, 2019 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.[…]

This trophy trout attacked a Matrix Mullet, a topwater proven to fool even the smartest trophy trout.

The best thing you can do when fishing topwaters

June 27, 2019 Patrick Bonin

Nothing is more exhilarating than catching speckled trout on topwater lures — and nothing is more maddening than missing fish. Here’s what you need to do.[…]

8 tips for great bream fishing

June 27, 2019 Jerald Horst

Try out veteran angler Freddie McMullen’s tips for great bream fishing to up your success and fill that cooler with slab-sized sunfish.[…]

Try your luck… after dark

June 26, 2019 Phillip Gentry

How you go about night fishing can spell the difference between a successful outing and losing sleep. Keep these five steps in mind.[…]

How to gain the advantage fishing oyster reefs

June 18, 2019 Todd Masson

Oyster reefs in salty bays are alive with organisms and with speckled trout are particularly drawn to these vibrant communities.[…]

A drop-shot rig will produce bass that have been hammered with other baits.

Drop-shot the ledges

June 6, 2019 David A. Brown

As long as the fish remain on the ledge, it’s a safe bet that they’re still in the food mood — so it’s just a matter of keeping an easy meal there for them.[…]

One of the best things about fishing on the beach is the quality of fish you often catch.

Fun at the beach begins with sightseeing

May 9, 2019 Todd Masson

Beaches are among the most productive of summertime destinations for speckled trout anglers, but they can also be the most intimidating.[…]

A cast net is a primary tool for fishermen to catch live bait of all kinds.

Catching live bait with a cast net

May 8, 2019 Marty Cannon

If live bait is what you want to fish with these days, you’re probably going to have to go out and get it yourself, especially if you want to fish with anything other than live shrimp.[…]

The many benefits of using artificial shrimp

April 22, 2019 David A. Brown

Whatever your preference, you’ll find artificial shrimp comprise a highly versatile lure family well deserving of prime space in your tackle tray. Here’s a handful of ideas for their use.[…]

Bogalusa Representive Malinda Brumfield- White and son Parker catch fish in a deep drop off along Coup Abel Pass.

Deep bayous get hot again

April 18, 2019 Todd Masson

Although springtime is when most anglers forget about the inside bayous and target speckled trout in the open bays, many fish remain.[…]

Capt. Herk Bergeron often fishes the Timbalier Rigs to catch trout in the spring.

Competition drives action at the rigs

April 18, 2019 Todd Masson

The engineers who designed all of the well heads, tank batteries and oil rigs that dot the state’s near-shore waters probably never thought once about all the fish that would be drawn to their structures.[…]