Fishing Archives - Louisiana Sportsman

December 13, 2019

Recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper to close Dec. 13

The recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper in Louisiana waters will close on December 13, and will remain closed until January 1. […]

December bass on the eastern side of the Basin

John Flores

The eastern portion of the Atchafalaya Basin offers bass fishermen some real holiday treats this month. Here’s how to read the water and the largemouths. […]

December bass on the western side of the Basin

Don Shoopman

Bass fishermen are dreaming of normal water levels in the western part of the Atchafalaya Basin so the fishing will be back to normal this December. […]

Bayou Black bass really like punched D-Bombs in December

Don Shoopman

Bassmaster Elite Series angler Tyler Rivet knows Missile Baits D-Bomb can put bass in the boat this December in the Bayou Black area. […]

What’s in store at Golden Meadow?

Anthony Taylor

The water temperature is getting cooler, and large trout are moving from the Timbalier Bay and Caillou Island inland towards Catfish Lake and Bay Courant. […]

Fall success on Calcasieu leads to great expectations

Chris Berzas

After a woeful spring of freshwater inundation, inshore fall fishing has come on strong for speckled trout and redfish on Calcasieu Lake. […]

Target bull reds in December surf

Dora Lambert

This time of year, post-spawn redfish are leaving the deep pockets of Caminada Pass and feeding up and down the beach at Elmer’s Island. […]

Old Rinky Dink, now a Wing Ding, still hammers bass

Don Shoopman

Whatever December brings weather-wise, Glen Freeman ties on a Wing Ding to catch bass — lots of bass — big and small, at Toledo Bend. […]

To foil Venice’s roseau cane, tie on a G-Spo Battle Flip

Don Shoopman

Gerald Spohrer’s No. 1 destination to catch bass in December is the Venice area, and he’ll use a Beast Coast G-Spo Battle Flip with a double-wide weedguard. […]

Greg Hackney’s Hack Attack jig works wonders on bass

Don Shoopman

For bass pro and host of Louisiana Sportsman TV Greg Hackney, December bass fishing at the Atchafalaya Basin can be good with any kind of jig. […]

Star Brite Premium Restorer Wax

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If you’re putting your boat away for the winter, you’re probably planning to winterize all the moving parts in the engine and fuel system. […]

Shimano/G.Loomis Baitcasting Combo

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Anglers wanting to put two of fishing’s great names together will get a chance this month, with G.Loomis and Shimano matching up with a limited-edition bait casting combo. […]