Bass Fishing
Spawn sensation — How to catch bass during the shad spawn
It might sound rude, intrusive, bad form, but in lakes, ponds and rivers throughout the state it’s apparently just fine to interrupt the intimate moments of others.[…]
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Copacetic on the Copasaw — Top bass-fishing tips for the Bayou Black marshes
Tyler Dupre is someone who would rather travel 50 miles by boat than in his vehicle, fishing bass since the age of 12, the 24-year-old is a lifelong resident of Houma who has a wealth of knowledge learned mostly from his grandfather about this particular species of fish. […]
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Fry daddies — Best bets for catching male bass guarding fry
Ponder the local playground: Kids laughing and chatting as they enjoy swing sets, merry-go-rounds, play sets, etc., while parents watch with a blend of heart-thumping pride and diligent protection.[…]
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Lake Charles angler lands 10.27-pounder at Toledo Bend
Travis Pradia had a goal to reach.
The 40-year-old angler from Lake Charles wanted to reel in at least a 5-pound largemouth bass.[…]
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Trophy bass: Proper catch-and-release handling techniques
Proper handling techniques will definitely increase the chances a trophy largemouth bass survives to be released.[…]
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Swim a jig for extra bites
Jigs are regularly tied on by bass fishermen year round, but they are especially important tools during the spring. Hopped and crawled along the bottom, they imitate the movements of a crawfish, a favorite food of largemouths, smallmouths and spotted bass.[…]
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Picking the right spinnerbait
A spinnerbait is one of the most-effective lures when it comes to catching bass, but clearly not all spinnerbaits are created equal.[…]
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Freshen up
The primary target species of most coastal Louisiana kayak anglers are speckled trout and redfish. However, many areas that primarily harbor these saltwater species are seeing decreased salinities and an influx of largemouth bass.[…]
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Coastal fish love spoons, too
In coastal marshes, a gold weedless spoon like the Johnson Minnow or Bomber Saltwater Grade Who Dat is standard issue for redfish seekers.[…]
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When to throw a spoon
During the shad spawn in April and May, Johnston fishes spoons around Styrofoam docks or muddy banks where the baitfish do their thing.[…]
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Modifications to get the most out of spoons
While spoons will definitely put fish in the boat, there are some modifications that help make them even more effective — and can eliminate a nagging problem inherent with the lures.[…]
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Top April bass lures
Walk into any tackle store to grab a few lures and the choices can be overwhelming. Racks are piled with all manner of baits that each manufacturer promises will catch more bass.[…]
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Three more lunkers landed at Toledo Bend
As the 2014-15 lunker season draws to a close next month, three more anglers recently scored 10-pound-plus bass at Toledo Bend.[…]
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Sulphur angler scores on Toledo Bend 11.14-pounder Saturday
As much as she wanted to, Pat Schexnider just couldn’t escape her date with destiny and ended up catching the bass of a lifetime Saturday on Toledo Bend.[…]
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High school senior scores on Toledo Bend 11.73-pounder
Like many other high school seniors across the state, 18-year-old Connor Fontenot of Ville Platte was enjoying spring break Monday.[…]
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Hackney targets lunker bass on Mississippi’s New Arbor Lake
Sportsman TV ventured out in search of largemouth lunkers as Greg Hackney traveled to New Arbor Lake in Mississippi in pursuit of some big-time bass.[…]