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Cajun slams abound at PaddlePalooza XIII
Twelve years and 13 tournaments later, PaddlePalooza XIII proves kayak tournaments in South Louisiana are the real deal.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Free-line live croakers this month for big Grand Isle specks
June is typically a banner month for speckled trout on Grand Isle, but don’t plan on enjoying the island life and sleeping in if you intend on catching specks this month.[…]
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Matrix Mullet topwater lure hits the market
After almost 10 months of on-the-water experimentation — and countless hook changes, weight adjustments and buoyancy tweaks — Matrix Shad soft plastic paddletail creator Chas Champagne last week rolled out a brand new topwater lure called the Matrix Mullet that’s already developing quite a reputation for snagging big speckled trout.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Great kayak angling options in Buras
In a typical kayak, there just isn’t a whole lot of extra room for a vast array of pre-rigged rods, or multiple tackle boxes crammed with an insane variety of hooks, topwater lures, soft plastics and other items you never use but couldn’t pass up during your last visit down the fishing aisle.[…]
Field Notes
Top 6 tips for speck-fishing under birds
Scanning the horizon for flocks of diving birds feasting on shrimp is a tried and true method for locating schools of speckled trout across Louisiana’s coast.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Epic photo shows specks in Grand Isle surf
Professional photographer Sarah Santiny never goes too far without her trusty camera, and her Memorial Day trip to the beach on Grand Isle was no exception.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Chunky specks loaded in popular summertime hotspots
Anglers live and die by decisions.
Sure, everyone is going to have a Plan A because maybe your buddy told you where the fish were biting the day before your trip — or maybe you read one of the 1,326 Facebook reports on people catching fish at that spot.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Three Houma men cited for alleged oyster violations
Agents on patrol with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on Tuesday cited three men for alleged oyster violations near Bay Moncleus in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Prairieville man cited for alleged charter guide violations
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited a 21-year-old Prairieville man last month for alleged charter guide license violations in Lafourche Parish.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Speckled trout transitioning from Lake Pontchartrain into Lake Borgne
Capt. Kris Robert spends well over 200 days on the water each year in and around Lake Pontchartrain tracking down speckled trout and redfish, and he keeps a daily journal of his trips: where he fished, what he caught, the most effective lures and bait, along with the day’s weather conditions.[…]
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Grand Isle is grand — Guide’s tips for more specks, reds
June means it’s time to head to Grand Isle for all the trout and redfish action you can handle. Find out how this veteran guide stays on fish all summer.[…]
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Spotted fever — Top tips for catching Venice’s trophy trout
He’s got it. He’s got it bad!
Tony Bruce has spotted fever — a burning desire to put big spotted seatrout in the boat.[…]
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The long haul — Go to Black Bay, Chandeleur Sound for lunker trout
You’re on your lunch break from work sitting in the A/C, but in the back of your mind you know it would be more enjoyable out in the heat catching speckled trout, like all of the guides are doing.[…]
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Cover: June 2016-Trout
Don’t give up on Toldeo Bend just because the spawn is over. You just have to know the best tactics.[…]
Inshore Fishing
St. Croix Avid Inshore
Designed specifically for inshore saltwater angling, the Avid Inshore series from St. Croix Rod includes 22 spinning and casting models that will help you catch redfish, trout, flounder and drum.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Go light in Lafitte
When you pull up to your favorite marina and grab some live bait, your main objective is to get the shrimp in your livewell and keep them frisky. […]