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.[…]
Inshore Fishing
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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.[…]
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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.[…]
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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.[…]
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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.[…]
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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?[…]
Inshore Fishing
Nighttime trout bite on fire out of Dularge, guide says
Speckled trout might be hard to come by during the day out of Dularge right now without live bait, but the nighttime bite on plastics is solid offshore on just about any lit rig, according to a fishing guide.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Surf and Turf
Producer Jared Serigné traded in his camera for a rod and reel on this episode to take Hack Attack to some of his favorite grassy lakes in Delacroix, LA. The two worked the milfoil beds and filled the boat with bass and reds.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Stingray gives birth after being unhooked near Sabine Lake
While jigs, hooks, weights, lures and extra line are pretty common in most tackle boxes, anglers don’t routinely tote around clean sheets, hot water or other supplies necessary to assist with a live birth.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Lake Salvador ‘redfish’ proving tough to catch
Lake Salvador has been producing some good redfish the last few weeks, but it’s also produced a lot of frustration among anglers. […]
Inshore Fishing
Hackney targes marsh bass, redfish under same grass beds in Delacroix
While many anglers shy away from vegetation, Bassmaster Elite Series pro and Sportsman TV host Greg Hackney has made a good living punching through thick grass mats for big bass.[…]
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Trout Masters Too excerpt: fishing for specks in the Lafitte area
In this excerpt from Trout Masters Too: How the pros do it, Capt. Theophile Bourgeois III with Bourgeois Fishing Charters shares tips that everyone can use to catch more specks. […]
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Join the club
Kayak fishermen are a different breed. Passionate about the sport, they work hard to let others know how much fun it is. They regularly share fishing tips, rigging advice and, yes, some even share fishing locations.[…]