Louisiana Sportsman

May 24, 2026

Top 3 steps to prep your bow

September 17, 2014 Andy Crawford

Successful bowhunting trips begin for the hunter long before the season with careful equipment inspections and tuning.[…]

Hanging rods from the ceiling of your storage shed keeps them out of the way and prevents damage.

Keep rods organized, safe

September 16, 2014 Andy Crawford

A better system that allows you to store your fishing rods in a little more than 5 feet of space using PVC pipes and mounting brackets.[…]

You can use some Simple Green solvent and a toothbrush to clean the pawl/worm gear.

How to clean a baitcaster

August 21, 2014 Andy Crawford

Maintenance will ensure your baitcaster lasts for years. For more-thorough cleaning, follow these step-by-step instructions.[…]

Choose the right fishing line

August 18, 2014 Andy Crawford

There is a plethora of choices for fishing line, but which is the best? It all depends on what you’re goal is.[…]

The perfect bream rig

July 18, 2014 Andy Crawford

A slip cork allows precision casting and makes it easy for an angler to change the depth at which they are fishing.[…]

How to maintain a spinning reel

July 16, 2014 Andy Crawford

Spinning reels are magnets for grime. It’s important to clean them up from time to time. Here are the steps to ensure they are in good shape,[…]

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.[…]

Getting a duck boat ready for hunting season

July 15, 2014 Jerald Horst

The father-son due of Hank and Andy Johnston of The Boat Doctor Inc. were the perfect people to interview on getting a duck boat ready to hunt.[…]

Get all knotted up – with the double-uni knot

June 24, 2014 From News Reports

We tackle the double uni knot, which is a simple and strong way to connect two lines, like mono or fluorocarbon leaders to braided main line.[…]

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.[…]

Pro shares crankbait secrets

May 12, 2014 Andy Crawford

With the bass spawn wrapping up and fish transitioning, crankbaits are about to become more important parts of anglers’ arsenals.[…]

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 5 tips to make sure your bow is ready to go on opening day

September 26, 2013 Patrick Bonin

Sammy Romano, manager of Chag’s Sporting Goods in Metairie, suggested a few basic pointers to make sure your bow is ready for next week.[…]

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.[…]

7 top tips for a dynamite opening day of dove season

August 29, 2013 Patrick Bonin

With the start of dove season right around the corner, now is the time to begin preparations to maximize your time in the field next weekend. […]

Field Notes