Fishing Archives - Louisiana Sportsman

Crappie game changer

LifeScope technology has netted unbelievable interest in the crappie fishing world. It lets you see the structure and the fish before you even get to them. […]

Speckled trout spawn game

Chris Berzas

Recent research shows there’s been a substantial decline in population samples and recreational landings of speckled trout 3 years or older. […]

Caymas Boats – Quality Custom Fiberglass Boats

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There is nothing like catching ’em in a Caymas! Stop by Dockside Marine’s booth at the Louisiana Sportsman Show and see the Caymas up close and personal. […]

Ultralight angler catches big surprise

Brian Cope

When Fuzz Fontenot went fishing in Caney Lake he hooked and reeled in a 39-pound flathead catfish using ultralight fishing gear with 6-pound test line. […]

The author landed this nice speckled trout on a Megabass Darksleeper, a Goby-type soft-plastic bait.

Three new tricks for more big trout

Chris Bush

Technology is giving some very creative lure producers endless possibilities that may in turn give you the edge on big speckled trout. […]

CCA STAR 2019 update

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STAR is CCA Louisiana’s largest membership drive and boasts over 13,000 participants each year. Anglers compete for over $500,000 in prizes. […]

Cruising for catfish with juglines

Brian Cope

Jug-lining isn’t a new form of fishing, but newer materials have made it easier to catch a cooler full of delicious catfish. […]

Marsh Island slot redfish

Don Shoopman

Tournament anglers share where they find redfish that win tournaments in the grass along the shoreline on the Gulf side of Marsh Island. […]

Sheepshead like this one are often caught around docks, where the fish search for food among the barnacles that grow on the wooden structures.

Species spotlight: Sheepshead

Brian Cope

Sheepshead are sought after by many anglers for their sporty fight as well as their tasty table fare. Most succesful anglers devote a lot of time to them. […]