Inshore Fishing
Best August trout bait
Shrimp are kings of summertime trout fishing — everyone knows that.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Speckled trout bite this fall could be extra-special, guide says
The dog days of August already have Capt. Mike Gallo looking forward to the cooler, crisper days to come later this fall.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Redfish bite consistent in Biloxi Marsh
When Capt. Mike Gallo worked in retail many years ago, he used a slogan that’s served him well ever since.[…]
Columns
Trout Masters excerpt: Using soft plastics to catch big trout out of Cypremort Point
David ‘T-Coon’ Billeaud is not a fan of live bait.
He routinely uses soft plastics exclusively to catch big trout around Cypremort Point. […]
Columns
Trout Masters excerpt: ‘Deadly Dudley’ discusses Lake Pontchartrain’s bridges, fishing the tide
Most people only dream about catching speckled trout that Capt. Dudley Vandenborre probably considers routine.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Mississippi River hits 4.1 feet in New Orleans, guide says water turning green near Venice
As the Mississippi River level continues to fall in New Orleans, the water is just now starting to turn green near Venice, and that can only mean one thing this time of year.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Vidrine shares more tips for hot summer trout action
In a series of articles this summer, big trout specialist Tommy Vidrine shared key tips and tactics to help everyone catch more specks.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Speckled trout action ‘as good as it gets’ right now on Big Lake, Poe says
Earlier this spring, many anglers were lamenting Big Lake’s slow start for speckled trout.[…]
Columns
Trout Masters excerpt: catching big specks at the mouth of the river
Ed Sexton is known for catching oversized trout out of Venice near the mouth of the Mississippi River.[…]
Contents
X marks the spot — Grand Isle’s big-trout hotspot
“He is consistently catching large fish. I haven’t seen anyone enjoy the success that he has. It is nothing short of miraculous.” Patrick Bonin, Internet managing editor of Louisiana Sportsman.com.[…]
Contents
Breton Sound Beat-down — Trout fishing tips for Breton Sound
The urban dictionary of slang defines a “beat-down” as when you pummel or repeatedly beat something (or someone) into submission.[…]
Contents
From barrier to beach — Top 3 Big Lake fishing hotspots
While many Calcasieu Lake anglers were bemoaning the lack of fishing success last August, Moss Bluff’s Ray Christy was enjoying great action.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Hackney hits Grand Isle, Sportsman TV style
The Sportsman TV crew headed down to Grand Isle recently for a little rest and relaxation, and lots of fun fishing and crabbing in tonight’s episode scheduled to air at 6:30 on CST.[…]
Columns
Trout Masters Too excerpt: targeting big specks on Big Lake
Lake Calcasieu is home to some big-time speckled trout, but it can be a tough place to fish if you aren’t familiar with reef locations and how the Ship Channel influences the bite.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Anglers reminded new tripletail size, bag limit regulations now in effect
For the first time since new regulations went into effect in February, tripletail action is about to heat up along the Louisiana coast.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Lafayette trio uses unique fishing videos to promote love of kayaking
The old saying says a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work, but what would result if you could somehow combine a day on the water with a day in the office?[…]