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.[…]
Fishing
Bass Fishing
Greg Hackney’s tips on catching bass in muddy water
Don’t let muddy water keep your bass boat in the garage. Bass pro Greg Hackney shares his tips on catching bass in water that’s downright muddy.[…]
Field Reports
Venice Tuna Update 5-26-20
Captain Josh Howard is a busy man during the summer. His clients come from all around the globe to fish for tuna in the summer time and to consistently stay on fish, Captain Josh has to stay on his game.[…]
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.[…]
Fishing
Louisiana fisheries set to receive $73 million in federal assistance
The LDWF is developing plans on how to best utilize $73 million in federal funding to help the state’s fishing industry rebound.[…]
Columns
Some trophy trout are still around
There are still some big speckled trout in Louisiana, and Todd Masson had the good fortune of running across one on a recent trip with Capt. Ty Hibbs.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Operating with Dr. Bream is a tasty fishing adventure
Doing battle with Louisiana’s sunfish is limited only by an angler’s imagination. Check out these different ways that Ray Jones puts them on his stringer.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Target tripletail in June; they’re fun, tasty
Tripletail fit the bill if you’re looking for tasty fishing action. The average fish caught in southwest Louisiana is in the 5- to 15-pound range.[…]
Bass Fishing
Hackney Goes Pond Fishing
Professional angler Greg Hackney got his start fishing for bass in ponds. In this segment of Sportsman TV, Hackney has a good time, talks about pond management, and shows his favorite bait for fishing ponds.[…]
Field Reports
High Winds Drive Miller to the Passes for Bull Reds
Capt. Travis Miller of Miller Time Fishing Charters loves to chase trout in the summertime with his clients. The recent rash of high winds won’t quit however, and Miller needs a solid backup plan for times when the open water is too rough to fish trout. That’s when Miller heads to the deep passes for bull reds[…]
Catfish
Tchefuncte River Bream Update 5-22-20
Recent rains and muddy water are subsiding in the Tchefuncte River and this weekend will be great for bream and catfishing according to angler Todd Oalman. Bream can be found in clear water in dead end canals around trees and catfish can be caught with worms around the trees and in the deep holes.[…]
Fishing
LDWF: Fishing license sales soar during COVID-19 shutdown
Louisianans purchased thousands more fishing licenses during the first month and half of the COVID-19 stay-at-home order than they did in 2019.[…]
Big Bass
Reader Report: Back-to-back lunker bass
Lake D’Arbonne give up two big lunker bass for lucky angler Blake Burnett of Eros, La., on back-to-back days back in March.[…]
Field Notes
Affordable Father’s Day gifts dad will love
Here are five reasonably priced gifts that a fishing or hunting Dad would love to unwrap this Father’s Day on June 21, 2020.[…]
Fishing
BlackJack 256 Coastal
BlackJack Boats has added a new center console model to it 2020 line, the 256 Coastal, which is sure to be a hit among inshore and nearshore fishermen.[…]
Fishing
Millennium Spyderlok rod tree
Millennium Marine’s Spyderlok Rod Tree is made for fishermen who want to separate baits they’re trolling or drifting.[…]