Louisiana Sportsman

May 11, 2026

Fall speckled trout bite gets ROLLING!

September 29, 2020 Todd Masson

Every-cast action on keeper speckled trout that became welcome passengers on Capt. Justin Bowles’ bay boat after a long, hot summer.[…]

Late September hammers

September 29, 2020 From News Reports

Tommy Vidrine reports about the status of fishing in Grand Isle. He’s been catching some pretty speckled trout on live pogies.[…]

Cliff Crochet likes buzzbait for October bassing

September 28, 2020 Don Shoopman

With the shad bite on and getting stronger in October, bass pro Cliff “Cajun Baby” Crochet chunks a modified buzzbait more often than not.[…]

Marsh Martian points to top Bayou Lacombe spots for October

September 27, 2020 Nick Vaccaro

Bayou Lacombe heats up as water cools in October for bass and bonus fish. Corey LaBostrie, aka “Marsh Martian,” shares his top spots.[…]

Rare Fireback Grouper

September 25, 2020 Joseph Palmisano

Jacob Nosworthy caught this rare fireback grouper that measured 39 inches in length while fishing Green Canyon out of Cocodrie, Louisiana.[…]

Brian Latimer’s go-to bass fishing rod

September 25, 2020 louisianasportsman

FLW Tour pro Brian Latimer shares his top bass fishing rod for beginners. It’s the 7-foot Pro Series from Favorite.[…]

Fishing for trout and redfish after Hurricane Sally

September 24, 2020 Devin Denman

Where can you find speckled trout and redfish after Hurricane Sally? Join Devin Denman to see what the storm surge left inside the marsh.[…]

Map out those ‘little blue dots’ — small ponds

September 24, 2020 Kinny Haddox

Don’t pass up small-lake or pond fishing; it can be very rewarding. They provide plenty of good times for the savvy angler.[…]

Don’t overlook topwater action when chasing redfish. This small wake bait worked over submerged grass had the reds fired up. They may miss it a time or two, but if you can resist overacting and pulling it away, chances are they will take another shot at it.

Goldilocks kayak fishing

September 24, 2020 Chris Holmes

Louisiana kayak anglers are blessed with year-round fishing availability, but October generally makes for pleasant days on the water.[…]

DockSide TV ‘Running of the Bulls’

September 24, 2020 louisianasportsman

Chas Champagne follows a flock of birds in Lake Borgne and battled bull redfish with the 4′ MEGA Matrix from Matrix Shad.[…]

How to catch WAY MORE fish on topwater lures

September 23, 2020 Todd Masson

Marsh Man Masson decided to change out some of his split rings, and in this video, he shows you how to do it.[…]

Tommy Vidrine’s September fishing report

September 21, 2020 From News Reports

Tommy Vidrine’s report on fishing in Grand Isle. In addition to specks and reds, he caught Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel and ladyfish.[…]

Species spotlight: Tarpon

September 20, 2020 Brian Cope

Most anglers have far fewer chances at tarpon than other fish. Along the Gulf Coast, they usually appear in late spring or early summer.[…]

Jigging deep water passes

September 18, 2020 louisianasportsman

Chas Champagne heads out to the L&N (CSX) Train Bridge in the Rigolets to target speckled trout. He uses a “Shrimp Creole” Matrix Shad.[…]

If that high-tech depth finder doesn’t work properly, there’s a much better chance that there’s a wiring problem than some kind of trouble with the unit.

Problems with marine electronics? Check your wiring

September 18, 2020 Brian Cope

When marine electronics aren’t working properly, the culprit is often the wiring. Follow these tips to get to the bottom of the problem.[…]

How to hook a flounder

September 18, 2020 Phillip Gentry

Giving a flounder time to grab a bait and get it ready to slide down its throat will usually result in a good hookset.[…]