Louisiana Sportsman

May 1, 2024

Top bream baits

July 15, 2014 Kinny Haddox

Bream fishermen have a wide variety of lures to choose from. Here are Dr. Ray Jones, aka Dr. Bream’s, top picks for a summer bream buffet.[…]

Slurry of ice and saltwater keeps catch colder, straighter and easier to clean

June 11, 2014 Patrick Bonin

Capt. Mike Gallo creates a slurry of ice and saltwater in the ice chest to keep the fish colder, straighter and much easier to clean.[…]

The non-slip loop knot is perfect for attaching crankbaits or topwater baits to your line. The loop allows the lure lots of side-to-side action and freedom of movement.

Get all knotted up – with the non-slip loop knot

June 11, 2014 From News Reports

Great step-by-step visuals for how to tie the non-slip loop knot, which is used to attach lures and jigheads to your line.[…]

You’ve been pumped up for months on end — really since the last season ended. The boat or ATV is ready, and the credit card statement has a laundry list of purchases of all the must-haves bought during the offseason.[…]

Top tips for the teal opening weekend

September 10, 2013 Patrick Bonin

Kelly Neuville, general manager of Buckfins-N-Feathers in Broussard, offered this checklist to make sure you’re ready for the teal season.[…]

More techniques for catching big red snapper

April 15, 2013 John E. Phillips

Capt. Art Jones of Orange Beach, Ala., shares his techniques for catching big red snapper, including the bait and line to use. […]

Train up your dog for the coming duck season

October 25, 2011 Darren Digby

As we find ourselves a month away from kicking off the 2011-12 waterfowl seasons, it’s a great time to gather up your gear to get ready for the November openers.[…]