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May 9, 2026

Throwdown in the slowdown — How to catch cold-water bass

January 29, 2019 David A. Brown

Great tips from the pros on catching cold-water largemouth bass.[…]

This black drum fell for a Z-Man Trout Trick.

Species spotlight: black drum

January 29, 2019 Brian Cope

Black drum are plentiful and can be found in a variety of habitats. They eat a wide range of foods, and provide lots of enjoyment to anglers across the southeastern states.[…]

Many D’Arbonne channel crappie are small to medium, but a lot of slabs like these caught Saturday are also biting.

Cold front draws hundreds of crappie anglers to Lake D’Arbonne

January 27, 2019 Kinny Haddox

The winter crappie bite is on at Lake D’Arbonne. Shad have stacked up in the 25-40 foot deep river channels of the reservoir. The crappie moved in right behind, and the fishermen have followed.[…]

Be aggressive when targeting Lake Pontchartrain reds under birds

January 27, 2019 Patrick Bonin

Be aggressive when you see birds diving in Lake Pontchartrain if you’re targeting reds — time is of the essence to hook up, according to Matrix Shad’s Chas Champagne. […]

D’Arbonne bridges are crappie magnets

January 27, 2019 louisianasportsman

There are three ‘magnetic’ bridges across Lake D’Arbonne: Their forces draw both crappie — and crappie fishermen — in bunches this time of year.[…]

South Carolina anglers catch 2600-pound great white shark

January 26, 2019 Brian Cope

Capt. Chip Michalove of Outcast Sport Fishing Charters and his crew caught seven great white sharks on Friday, Jan. 18 off the coast of Hilton Head Island, including a 2600-pound male.[…]