Inshore Fishing
Keep fishing tackle simple
“I’m just a simple man,” Capt. Kenny Kreeger said of his approach to fishing. “It doesn’t need to be complicated.”[…]
Inshore Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Other good Lake Pontchartrain fishing hotspots
Although Capt. Kenny Kreeger spent the whole morning of this recent trip at the CSX bridge, primarily because a strong west wind kept the water too rough or too muddy in other spots, he explained that there are many other good hot-weather (June to September) mix-up spots.[…]
Inshore Fishing
From Lake Pontchartrain to the table
Capt. Kenny Kreeger not only likes to fish and take people fishing, he also likes to eat fish.[…]
Inshore Fishing
About that Louisiana record-book speckled trout
Capt. Kenny Kreeger holds the No. 2 spot for speckled trout in the all-time Louisiana State Fish Records for a monster he caught Jan. 31, 1999, while fishing Lake Pontchartrain. That’s quite an accomplishment in one of the two most-coveted categories of the program.[…]
Redfish
Mississippi River redfish checklist
If you plan to head down to catch redfish in the Mississippi River this fall, here are a list of 10 things to keep in mind.[…]
Inshore Fishing
The Wittich rig
Capt. Mike Wittich said he didn’t originate his rig; instead, it was shown to him by a friend of a friend whose friend originated it.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Tippets
September is a month of transition. As we approach the fall equinox, shorter days and radiative cooling of water temperatures triggers annual migration and feeding habits.[…]
Inshore Fishing
As Mississippi River falls, redfish and flounder action heats up near Venice
In the Venice area, speckled trout remain in transition while conditions on the Mississippi River have improved for redfish and flounder, a guide said.[…]
Columns
See spot run
This September marks the 32nd anniversary with the other love of my life — fly fishing.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Speckled trout action is hit-and-miss on Big Lake
Speckled trout fishing on Big Lake this month has been relatively inconsistent, a guide said.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Speckled trout bite slow at Cypremort Point
The Atchafalaya River level is good and the water conditions are right, but speckled trout have not yet arrived in Vermilion Bay in solid numbers, a guide side on Wednesday.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Speckled trout limits east of Stone Island in Black Bay
The speckled trout bite has been consistent lately in Black Bay from Stone Island eastward, according to a Delacroix fishing guide.[…]
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River Runs Red —Mississippi River fills with redfish
The Mississippi River’s nickname is the Big Muddy. It’s well-earned.[…]
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Pontchartrain Mix-up — Fishing for variety
Sometimes people forget that Lake Pontchartrain is about more than speckled trout.[…]
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Stupid September — Redfish action heats up in Dularge
John Wayne once said, “Life is hard. It’s even harder when you’re stupid.”
Me, I’m tired of being stupid when it comes to fishing in September.[…]
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Eat More Red Meat — How to catch Delacroix’s fall reds
The winds were already blowing when I stepped out of my truck onto the dock by Capt. Ron “Ahab” Broadus’ boat dock down in Delacroix Island.[…]