Capt. Steve Smith, a Lafayette-based charter guide who works out of both Cypremort Point and Big Lake, also fishes the Elite Redfish Series across the Southeastern U.S.[…]
Techniques for fishing vary from coast to coast, and down here in South Louisiana anglers have a wide range of tactics available to them to pursue their favorite fish.[…]
Kayaks make excellent platforms to troll for trout. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the number of speckled trout you can drag into your kayak.[…]
When Capt. Nick Poe contemplates catching Calcasieu Lake speckled trout during the month of May, factoring in the typical prevailing wind this time of year plays a big part in his daily plan of attack. […]
Capt. Jody Auenson fishes with all types of baits and lures: soft plastics, plugs, live shrimp and cocahoe minnows. But he loves croakers.[…]
Although Jody Auenson and Ricky Richoux have been friends for at least 15 years, this was the first time they fished together.[…]
Jody Auenson takes care of his croakers.
He has three active pumps on his livewell and one spare. Two of the pumps are air bubblers and two are circulating pumps built into the boat.[…]
Catching trout in the big bays and outside waters isn’t for everyone, and not every angler has a nice large bay boat to overcome choppy seas.[…]
Capt. Travis Miller is a huge fan of trout fishing during May, but he still has to cater to his customers who want redfish. […]
Capt. Travis Miller is a big double-rig fan. They certainly catch boat loads of fish all over the coast. Here’s how to tie one.[…]
Now that shrimp have flooded the marsh ponds, better pack those shrimp flies into your box. Among the many choices are Kwans, Charlies, Crystal Shrimp, Borski Hair Shrimp, Popovics Shrimp and Coma Shrimp.[…]
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited four men for allegedly using skimmers during a closed shrimp season on May 10 in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
May is typically moving month for speckled trout along Louisiana’s coast, as they make their transition from inside waters and head offshore to spawn.[…]
Capt. Keith “Herk” Bergeron said May is probably the best month of the year to fish for trout in the Grand Isle area. […]
Lafitte anglers have to make long runs most of the year to reach hot trout action, but this month everything is happening near the little port south of New Orleans.[…]
No greater example of coastal erosion can be found than the Lake Laurier area north of Highway 1 between Fourchon and Grand Isle.[…]