Catfish
What’s for dinner, Mr. Whiskers?
The preferred bait for all of Rudy and Larry Roussel’s catfishing were Canadian nightcrawlers, often called “cold worms” in bait shop lingo. […]
Fishing
Bass Fishing
Caleb Sumrall’s gear
The specific gear used by Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Caleb Sumrall depends on the lure he’s using.[…]
Catfish
When to go and why
“I only fish for catfish in Lake Des Allemands at the end of March, all of April and the beginning of May,” said Rudy Roussel firmly.[…]
Bass Fishing
New cull system protects bass
There was a day when cull floats were attached to large clips that were stuck through bass’ jaws, but more and more tournament circuits are moving to non-penetrating floats.[…]
Catfish
Know your limits
Louisiana’s limit for catfish is very liberal, 100 per person for channel, blue, and flathead catfish combined, and no limits for bullheads, locally called “pollywogs” or “mud cats.” […]
Catfish
One fishes, the other cooks – both like catfish
Rudy and Larry Roussel live in St. James Parish, along the Great River Road that follows the east bank of the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.[…]
Bass Fishing
New gear reviews
The Power-Pole Micro anchor is specifically designed for small boats and works great on nearly any kayak. At the push of a button, your ‘yak is securely anchored in up to 8 feet of water. The bracket is permanently mounted to the kayak, but the light-weight driver unit is easily removable and transferable to other vessels.[…]
Bass Fishing
April’s Best Bets
Where: Interstate 55 corridor (St. John the Baptist/Tangipahoa parishes)
What: Bass, bream, sac-a-lait[…]
Bass Fishing
Meal delivery schedule
The good Lord knows that postspawn bass will be hungry, so He timed nature’s progression to make sure those recuperating fish had plenty to eat. Bluegill sacrifice many of their numbers to feed the bass who were probably holding a grudge for all that nest raiding the bream attempted.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Marsh Man Masson vid: Big speckled trout on world’s longest artificial reef
Winds have been almost relentless during the spring of 2018, but when South Louisiana anglers can get out, they’re finding hot action on some of the healthiest speckled trout in years. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Water-access bill scheduled for House debate on April 17
A bill that would guarantee public access to Louisiana’s tidal waterways is scheduled to be debated on the floor of the state’s House of Representatives next Tuesday, April 17 at 2 p.m.[…]
Bass Fishing
Creme Speed Scremers
Dusty Anders of Deville was excited when he called an outdoor writer in early February.[…]
Sheepshead
Catching Trout and Sheepshead Smackdown with Greg Hackney
Often a last resort for Captain Marty, when weather gets bad, the crew thought it would be fun to show the audience how to target sheepshead.[…]
Speckled Trout
Brand new Sportsman TV: Targeting springtime trout in Dularge
Trout anglers are fired up to be heading into some of the best fishing conditions all year, so the Sportsman TV crew headed down to Dularge to visit with Capt. Marty LaCoste to see how he locates springtime specks.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Marsh Man Masson vid: Blasting specks while shooting national TV show
The speckled trout action in South Louisiana is the best in North America right now, and that means it’s an ideal time to shoot fishing shows geared toward a national audience.[…]
Bass Fishing
2019 Bassmaster Classic set for Knoxville
For the first time in its 49-year history, the 2019 Bassmaster Classic will be held on the Tennessee River out of Knoxville.[…]