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October 28, 2026

Best baits for a Carolina rig

July 15, 2013 Chris Berzas

If you have ever fished Calcasieu Lake, then you know that the waters hold populations of all sizes of mullet.[…]

Calcasieu Lake Carolina rigging how to

July 15, 2013 Chris Berzas

Maximizing success with Carolina rigs is all about the setup, Capt. Paul Davidson Jr. said.[…]

The Fly Division of the CCA STAR tournament is off to a great start, with a number of big fish weighed in. And while late summer is perhaps the toughest time to catch big trout on the fly, that doesn’t mean you can’t still be a winner.[…]

Spoons for any fishing situation

July 15, 2013 Chris Ginn

Jason Shilling and Gerald Roy couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me when I told them I wasn’t a big fan of fishing spoons for redfish.[…]

Harvey Cut holds big summertime redfish

July 15, 2013 Chris Ginn

Even though we had a limit of redfish in Jason Shilling’s boat, my son Matthew still wanted something more pulling on his line.[…]

Dehydration a lurking summertime danger

July 15, 2013 Chris Ginn

Capt. Jason Shilling with New Orleans Style Fishing Charters cautioned that anglers should not dismiss the heat with a hot-headed attitude that they’ll do anything to catch the fish.[…]

Lake Pelto Sulphur Mine loaded with speckled trout

July 15, 2013 Chris Ginn

Joey Hedrick knows of at least three “sulphur mines” that people fish along the Louisiana Gulf coast. However, the one he most-frequently fishes is the collection of cast iron, wooden pilings and steel cables just north of Lake Pelto.[…]

Advantage drop shot

July 15, 2013 Chris Ginn

Although drop-shot rigs are nothing new, they have slowly started pushing aside the venerable Carolina rig from its place as the most relied-upon rig for fishing live bait in saltwater.[…]

Toups’ family fishing tradition

July 15, 2013 Andrew Canulette

Fishing the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo wasn’t something Bootsie Toups did as a child, but when he began fishing the event in 1978 at the age of 23, he was instantly hooked.[…]

The Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo’s colorful history

July 15, 2013 Andrew Canulette

For about 360 days a year, the tiny island of Grand Isle is home to slightly more than 1,200 people.[…]

Recommended boat gear for fishing Delacroix’s marshes

July 15, 2013 John Flores

If you plan to fish the Hopedale/Delacroix marshes, two pieces of equipment that Capt. Ted DeAgano insists anglers should carry with them on their boats is a Cajun Marsh Anchor and long push pole.[…]

Berkley Mantis

July 15, 2013 John Flores

The Mantis Shrimp was designed with high-action appendages for increased movement and water displacement to attract more fish, Berkley said.[…]

Live Target’s saltwater shrimp lure looks like the real deal

July 14, 2013 From News Reports

The new Live Target Shrimp, complete with natural scent and a rattle chamber to create the “ticking” sound associated with shrimp movement, is expected to be available in stores by November.[…]