Features
Map out those ‘little blue dots’ — small ponds
Don’t pass up small-lake or pond fishing; it can be very rewarding. They provide plenty of good times for the savvy angler.[…]
Fishing
Columns
Goldilocks kayak fishing
Louisiana kayak anglers are blessed with year-round fishing availability, but October generally makes for pleasant days on the water.[…]
Field Reports
DockSide TV ‘Running of the Bulls’
Chas Champagne follows a flock of birds in Lake Borgne and battled bull redfish with the 4′ MEGA Matrix from Matrix Shad.[…]
Field Reports
How to catch WAY MORE fish on topwater lures
Marsh Man Masson decided to change out some of his split rings, and in this video, he shows you how to do it.[…]
Field Reports
Tommy Vidrine’s September fishing report
Tommy Vidrine’s report on fishing in Grand Isle. In addition to specks and reds, he caught Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel and ladyfish.[…]
Columns
Species spotlight: Tarpon
Most anglers have far fewer chances at tarpon than other fish. Along the Gulf Coast, they usually appear in late spring or early summer.[…]
Field Reports
Jigging deep water passes
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.[…]
Field Notes
Problems with marine electronics? Check your wiring
When marine electronics aren’t working properly, the culprit is often the wiring. Follow these tips to get to the bottom of the problem.[…]
Field Notes
How to hook a flounder
Giving a flounder time to grab a bait and get it ready to slide down its throat will usually result in a good hookset.[…]
Bass Fishing
Atchafalaya Basin bassin’ basics from Greg Hackney
Louisiana bass pro Greg Hackney gives a year-round look at how to catch bass in the Atchafalaya Basin this fall.[…]
Offshore Fishing
Angler catches rare black jack
Nicholas Bourgeois caught this black jack, aka black trevally, out of Fourchon in August aboard the “Southern Pride.”[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Sabine Lake fishery rebounding from Hurricane Laura
Sabine Lake fishing has been shining light after Hurricane Laura’s exit. Plenty of redfish, trout and flounder are showing up.[…]
Fishing
Spro Power Bucktail HD
The SPRO Power Bucktail HD features a 4X-strong Gamakatsu O’Shaughnessy hook that will penetrate even the toughest mouths.[…]
Fishing
Gamakatsu stainless steel pliers
Gamakatsu has given anglers one more item to like and trust with their 6- and 7-inch stainless steel fishing pliers.[…]
Field Reports
Speckled trout invasion ramps up!
Anglers started reporting speckled trout catches in interior marshes early. The number of inside fish has continued to increase.[…]
Newsletters
Solari and his “goal STAR” trout
John Solari explains how he caught his 2020 STAR champion 29-inch long, 8.27 pound speckled trout off Calcasieu Point.[…]