Inshore Fishing
Venice Kayak Fishing for Reds
Two collegiate bass anglers went on an epic two month fishing trip to catch 20 species and win the 2018 FLW college national championship on the Red River.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Newsletters
Sight-fishing redfish with spinnerbaits
In this Sportsman TV segment, Capt. Charlie Thomason goes chasing after hungry redfish with spinnerbaits. He is visibly seeing the fish he casts to.[…]
Speckled Trout
Speckled trout on rocks and islands
Jon Miller’s Leeville fishing trip was blessed with favorable wind conditions, and he and his buddy, Don Balius, hammered on the speckled trout.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
CCA STAR tagged redfish released in Reggio
The CCA STAR Tournament is on and the prizes up for grabs. The Chevy truck has been claimed but the NauticStar boats are still up for grabs if you catch a tagged redfish. Watch here
Features
Why water salinity is important to speckled trout
Finding Louisiana speckled trout in June is a matter of understanding the fish and water salinity. Understanding the process can put you on a lot more fish.[…]
Field Reports
Some Reds on Sabine NWR
Captain Adam Jaynes recently hit the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge for bass and redfish. Despite the high winds, Jaynes was able to get on a few[…]
Columns
Summer speckled trout are a kayaker’s joy
Speckled trout are great targets for Louisiana kayak fishermen when summer arrives. There is no better time than now to chase trout in the kayak.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
June in Venice: Reds and trout action should be great
Owen “Big O” Langridge, a guide who fishes out of Venice Marina, said the trout and redfish action was excellent through April and May, and he’s expecting more of the same in June.[…]
Field Notes
Redfish Mango Ceviche recipe
Prepared redfish for the table every way possible? Try this redfish ceviche recipe. It can be an appetizer or a main dish and is perfect for summer.[…]
Field Reports
Delacroix Fishing Looking Good for Early June
Captain Randall Shaw has been chasing redfish and trout all over the Breton Sound Basin and he has a detailed report on what the fishing will look like for the early part of June.[…]
Field Reports
Make Plenty of Noise to Catch Fish
According to Captain Charlie Thomason, you want to make a lot of noise right now to catch fish. Thomason and his clients have been doing that by popping VersaMaxx corks to attract fish to their bait.[…]
Field Reports
Reader Report: 8 ½-pound speckled trout
Ian Kelly and his fishing buddy, Chase, launched from the two kayak slips out of Hopedale Marina on May 7 and Ian hooked a giant speckled trout.[…]
Field Reports
Hit the Wind Blown Pockets for Reds
Sammy Romano of Chag’s Sporting Goods hit Reggio with a buddy recently and they found some redfish along the shoreline in wind-blown pockets.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Fishing the Correct Side of a Marsh Drain
Capt. Charlie Thomason often preaches the importance of fishing trenasses in the marsh. In this segment of Sportsman TV, he breaks down casting placement for fishing marsh drains and how to locate the best spot for staging fish.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Topwater fishing tips with Capt. Charlie Thomason
In this Sportsman TV video, Capt. Charlie Thomason breaks down the best methods of topwater fishing for saltwater species.[…]
Field Reports
Play the Wind Right for Reds in Venice
Throughout most of May Captain Brandon Carter has dealt with high winds making most of his trout fishing spots inaccessible. Carter always has backup plans and he lets the wind dictate what that is.[…]