Speckled Trout
Trout at the Lake Pontchartrain Trestles
If it stays a mild winter, the bridges of Lake Pontchartrain will continue to produce nice speckled trout along with the local man made canals.[…]
Fishing
Bass Fishing
Greg Hackney’s swim jig fishing tips
It’s no secret that Greg Hackney loves to fish with a jig. In this video, he breaks down his tactics for fishing a swim jig.[…]
Columns
For big speckled trout, you have to think ‘big’
It takes a big-fish mindset to successfully target big speckled trout.[…]
Bass Fishing
To foil Venice’s roseau cane, tie on a G-Spo Battle Flip
Gerald Spohrer’s No. 1 destination to catch bass in December is the Venice area, and he’ll use a Beast Coast G-Spo Battle Flip with a double-wide weedguard.[…]
Bass Fishing
Don’t miss out on good bassing at Toledo Bend
Deer hunters will miss some good bass fishing at Toledo Bend. Those who focus on bass fishing in December and January will be rewarded.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Cold now hot for D’Arbonne crappie
The colder the water, the hotter the crappie fishing this time of year on Lake D’Arbonne in Union Parish. It moves the shad and baitfish to deeper water.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Time to get on top of Red River crappie bite
Jerry Mitchell has a unique approach for fishing the Red River tops that allows him to catch more crappie without spooking them.[…]
Bass Fishing
The East Cote Blanche Bay buttonhook
Bryan Charpentier of Centerville spends plenty of time fishing East Cote Blanche Bay. Over the years, he has meticulously learned how to fish the bay.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper to close Dec. 13
The recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper in Louisiana waters will close on December 13, and will remain closed until January 1.[…]
Bass Fishing
December bass on the eastern side of the Basin
The eastern portion of the Atchafalaya Basin offers bass fishermen some real holiday treats this month. Here’s how to read the water and the largemouths.[…]
Bass Fishing
December bass on the western side of the Basin
Bass fishermen are dreaming of normal water levels in the western part of the Atchafalaya Basin so the fishing will be back to normal this December.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bayou Black bass really like punched D-Bombs in December
Bassmaster Elite Series angler Tyler Rivet knows Missile Baits D-Bomb can put bass in the boat this December in the Bayou Black area.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
What’s in store at Golden Meadow?
The water temperature is getting cooler, and large trout are moving from the Timbalier Bay and Caillou Island inland towards Catfish Lake and Bay Courant.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Fall success on Calcasieu leads to great expectations
After a woeful spring of freshwater inundation, inshore fall fishing has come on strong for speckled trout and redfish on Calcasieu Lake.[…]
Bass Fishing
Old Rinky Dink, now a Wing Ding, still hammers bass
Whatever December brings weather-wise, Glen Freeman ties on a Wing Ding to catch bass — lots of bass — big and small, at Toledo Bend.[…]
Fishing
Star Brite Premium Restorer Wax
If you’re putting your boat away for the winter, you’re probably planning to winterize all the moving parts in the engine and fuel system.[…]