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Striking gold (and silver) in Golden Meadow
October is a welcome relief, as cooler weather and lower humidities make for more pleasant fishing conditions — and even the fish themselves seem reinvigorated by the change.[…]
Speckled Trout
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‘A million speckled trout’ swarm Cocodrie, guide says
If you can’t catch a limit of trout in Cocodrie this month, you can’t blame the fishery. At least, that’s what one of the veteran guides in the area reported.[…]
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Main lakes the places to be in Cocodrie
Easy limits have been the name of the game in the Cocodrie area this year, with tons of school trout feeding on seemingly unlimited supplies of shrimp, Capt. Tommy Pellegrin said.[…]
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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.[…]
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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.”[…]
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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. […]
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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.”[…]
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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.[…]
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Tips for fishing Vudu Shrimp
1) For fishing with a cork, a 6-foot 8-inch or 7-foot light action rod is best.[…]
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Slaying specks in Lake Mechant
By the second week of October, a lake near Dularge will be giving up countless numbers of speckled trout.[…]
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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.[…]
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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.[…]
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Venice trout bite revolves around river level
Generally, a litany of factors have to align for success out on the water. However, one key condition carries a considerable amount of weight when fishing out of Venice this time of year, according to Capt. Dennis Bardwell.[…]
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Don’t stop moving in Dularge
If you’re obsessed with not burning too much boat fuel, October is probably a good month to sit on the couch and watch some football.[…]
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Specks popping at ‘The Pointe’
According to Capt. Chris Danos (504-606-6223), there’s good reason to get to Pointe a la Hache this month, although he won’t personally be partaking of any of the action. (Due to an unfortunate accident, he required rotator cuff surgery that’ll keep him sidelined until December.)[…]
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Calcasieu voodoo
I’ve known Ken Chaumont a long time. As an outdoors writer, it’s hard not to know him — likely one of the 10 most prominent names in Louisiana fishing today. […]