Columns
October means prime kayak time
October is arguably the best month of the year for coastal Louisiana kayak fishermen. The weather is mild, with predictable patterns, and the fish are hungry.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Sulphur man arrested for allegedly guiding without a license
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries arrested a 22-year-old Sulphur man earlier this month for allegedly guiding 87 times without a charter guide fishing license this year.[…]
News Breaker
Mississippi River level key for October Buras bite
The calendar might say it’s officially fall, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the Mississippi River has begun its traditional fall yet, when saltwater from the Gulf usually begins feeding into the river — bringing hungry redfish and speckled trout along with it. […]
News Breaker
Targeting transition trout out of Hopedale
“I can’t wait for October,” said Capt. Rory Rorison, of United Charters (504-439-1680). “I look forward to it every year. I finally stop making the long runs out into Breton Sound and I start fishing the in-between areas for both trout and redfish.”[…]
Redfish
Tippets
Specks will be moving into the interior lakes and marsh edges. Find clear water, and flies have the advantage. On calm days, start with poppers along points and cuts for bigger trout.[…]
Sidebars
Tips for fishing Vudu Shrimp
1) For fishing with a cork, a 6-foot 8-inch or 7-foot light action rod is best.[…]
Sidebars
Tip of the day
Bulky saltwater corks provide a lot of wind resistance, both when running or trailering a boat. The constant beating from the banging cork can damage line guides on fishing rods. […]
Sidebars
The forging of a fishing giant
Sixty-two-year-old Ken Chaumont lives north of Iowa (pronounced EYE-oh-way), Louisiana. The Lake Charles native moved to the country because in his own words, he hated boom boxes. “I like peace and quiet.”[…]
Sidebars
Tourney winning tactics
Kayak fishing tournaments are held year-round across the coast, and offer friendly competition and great prizes. No matter your skill level, fishing these tournaments makes you a better kayak angler.[…]
Inshore Fishing
CCA Louisiana to build new reef in southwestern Lake Pontchartrain
Anglers in southwestern Lake Pontchartrain will soon have a new fishing destination, thanks to a reef being built in the St. John Parish portion of the lake by Coastal Conservation Association-Louisiana.[…]
News Breaker
Slaying specks in Lake Mechant
By the second week of October, a lake near Dularge will be giving up countless numbers of speckled trout.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Agents cite two men for alleged Highway 1 fishing violations
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries ticketed two men fishing along Highway 1 between Fourchon and Grand Isle for alleged fishing violations, according to a news release.[…]
Inshore Fishing
LDWF works multiple shrimping violations cases on Rockefeller
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited several recreational shrimpers for alleged violations on the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge in Vermilion and Cameron parishes over the last several days.[…]
News Breaker
Vermilion Bay’s best October options
Troy Amy is ready for what usually happens in October in Vermilion Bay, specifically in The Cove and at Dry Reef.[…]
Columns
For Pete’s sake- Redfish advice from a fly fishing legend
In early July, the fly fishing community suffered a great loss. Pete Cooper Jr. passed away after a courageous bout with cancer. He was 72.[…]
News Breaker
October is prime time for Grand Isle specks
When a guy who consistently catches trout pretty much year round at Grand Isle starts talking about his absolute favorite month to fish, casual speck anglers should probably take notice.[…]