Louisiana Sportsman

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How to catch specks and reds when temps plunge

January 24, 2019 louisianasportsman

Wintertime fishing conditions in the marshes of Southeast Louisiana can change dramatically as cold fronts move in and out. […]

The calendar might say it's late January, but speckled trout out of Cocodrie are acting like it's April or May.

Big time trout bite on the outside out of Cocodrie

January 24, 2019 Patrick Bonin

The calendar might say late January, but speckled trout out of Cocodrie are acting like it’s April or May right now. […]

Crappie/Bream

Tag team crappie

January 23, 2019 Kinny Haddox

This slab-slaying family’s team approach means the overalls are on, the livewell is full — and the fish fryer is busy. Read about their fishing success.[…]

NauticStar's 251 Hybrid is the perfect size for a family-friendly boat that's also a tournament-ready fishing platform.

NauticStar introduces three new models

January 23, 2019 From News Reports

NauticStar boats is introducing three new models, including a 32-foot offshore model set to debut in February at the Miami International Boat Show. […]

Offshore anglers in the Gulf of Mexico could earn up to $500 if they catch a tagged red snapper as part of a study to check the accuracy of federal red snapper counts.

Red snapper study offers up to $500 for tagged fish

January 22, 2019 From News Reports

Gulf researchers are offering up to $500 for select tagged red snapper in a study this summer to check the accuracy of federal snapper figures.[…]

One sure way for novice fly tiers to advance their skills is by attending a fly festival. At the Cenla Fly Festival last year, expert fly tiers from across the region demonstrated a wide variety of flies.

Fly tying 201

January 22, 2019 Catch Cormier

Getting started in fly tying, and the benefits of tying your own flies.[…]

Jeff Bruhl likes to throw jerkbaits for January prespawners in the Tchefuncte River.

Prespawn Tchefuncte bass

January 21, 2019 Joel Masson

The winter is a fantastic time to throw jerkbaits and twitchbaits in the Tchefuncte River while hunting down prespawn bass.[…]

Specks have been somewhat hit or miss, but redfish action so far this winter has been fantastic out of Dularge.

Seeking redfish in Dularge

January 20, 2019 Don Shoopman

Marshes north of two popular lakes in the Dularge area have been giving up redfish consistently for several months, and that shouldn’t stop in January.[…]

Check out the latest Marsh Man Masson vid for a great fried speckled trout recipe.

Speckled trout CATCH-n-COOK for feast with friends

January 19, 2019 Todd Masson

Marsh Man Masson targets speckled trout to cook for a gathering of Saints fans during their playoff march. […]

Scott Baker of Arkansas shows off a nice red caught with Smokin’ Reels Charters out of Lydia.

Reds plentiful out of Vermilion Bay

January 19, 2019 Don Shoopman

Slot reds and bull reds by the box-full can be caught in January in a couple areas around Vermilion Bay.[…]

When the temperature and the water levels drop, look for reds packed into tight schools in deeper cuts and dead end canals. Position yourself in the middle, and slowly work your bait up the ledges to find where they are holding.

Winter have you down?

January 18, 2019 Chris Holmes

For kayak fishermen, January and February are generally dreaded months, but pick the right days and you can enjoy a great cold-weather kayak trip.[…]

Capt. Charlie Thomason said low water conditions in January typically move redfish further away from the shoreline, so position your boat closer to the bank and cast away from it.

Target reds off the bank in Hopedale

January 18, 2019 Joel Masson

Hopedale guide finds most of his redfish away from the shoreline in January.[…]

Googans abound during the hot wintertime trout bite.

Googans abound: This guy nearly ran us over!

January 17, 2019 Todd Masson

Trout fishing can be fun, exciting and exhilerating during the wintertime bite. Unfortunately, sometimes, it can get a little dangerous, too, as this Marsh Man Masson video shows.[…]

It’s prime wahoo time

January 16, 2019 louisianasportsman

Capt. William Wall, with Pelagic Charters, said now through about April is prime time for catching some impressive wahoo out of Venice.[…]

Curt Crool’s son proudly holds a nice-sized bass, one of 35 he caught while working a suspending gold/orange Rogue on a bitterly cold January day with John Dean at Toledo Bend.

Jump on the Toledo Bend roller coaster for bass

January 15, 2019 John Dean

As we get closer to the prespawn period on Toledo Bend, don’t be surprised to see double-digit bass caught.[…]

The calendar may say it's wintertime, but Tommy Vidrine is catching speckled trout in his usual spring and summertime fishing holes on Grand Isle.

Spring break specks?

January 15, 2019 Ann Taylor

The calendar may say it’s the dead of winter, but Tommy Vidrine is catching big speckled trout right now near Grand Isle in some of his favorite spring and summer fishing holes. […]