Field Notes
Power vs. action: Choose the right rod
On the deck of every professional angler’s bass boat lie at least 10 rods for different applications.[…]
Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Recreational, commercial crab traps good to go again on March 22
Both commercial and recreational crabbers can return their crab traps to state waters beginning 30 minutes before legal sunrise on Wednesday, March 22, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. […]
Fishing
The Grind
It’s not always easy to film a TV show and even with a BASS Pro and his ever-vigilant buddy on the boat, sometimes it takes all day to get it done. This was one of those days.[…]
Columns
Fresh and salty mix near Pointe a la Hache
If you live in South Louisiana, you need no explanation as to what a levee is or what it’s for. They’re used to protect our homes and allow us to live in areas that otherwise would regularly flood.[…]
Bass Fishing
Does snelling a hook increase your bass-fishing odds?
Snelling straight-shanked hooks when punching for bass has become accepted as the way to go because setting the hook causes it to push against the weight and kick outward.[…]
News Breaker
New Gulf red snapper stock assessment to be conducted independent of NOAA
Recreational red snapper anglers got good news earlier this week when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced a $9.5 million independent assessment will be conducted to determine the total abundance of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Grand Isle heats up for specks, reds
When March rolls around, Tommy Vidrine said anglers around Grand Isle have several solid options for trout and redfish in the area.[…]
Columns
Crappie Ammo
After one bait was put on the market in late January, people who go after crappie won’t be fishing for the tasty panfish so much as hunting for them with Crappie Ammo.[…]
Fishing
Tippets
Spawning bass will be the top fly target this month.
Cast a woolybugger, leech pattern, Bass Bully, Sqwirm Worm, Grim Reaper or Y2K Bugger slightly past the fish, and then twitch it slowly across the bed.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Crankbaits effective in the summer, too
Crankbaits certainly whack the speckled trout in the spring, but Arthur Borchgrevink doesn’t put them away when temperatures soar.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Best bets for crappie jigs
Sac-a-lait can be notoriously picky when it comes to color, so Bruhl keeps a variety in his box. His favorite is pink/white, but he also uses blue/white, black/chartreuse or black/fire tail.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Add scent to catch more crappie
No matter where you fish in the country, sac-a-lait are notoriously finicky fish. They’re challenging to catch and are very sensitive to subtle weather changes.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Go big for sizable sac-a-lait
Ultralight rods and reels are a staple for crappie fishermen across the country. However, Jeff Bruhl takes a slightly different approach — particularly when throwing Road Runners.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
How to identify black and white crappie
Black crappie and white crappie both roam the Tchefuncte River. Although most are the black variety, Jeff Bruhl has found a way to be certain what kind of crappie he is catching — and it’s not the way you might think.[…]
Bass Fishing
Gaudy lure colors catch spring bass
Kenny Covington believes bass are in defensive moods during the spawn and post-spawn, and will hit gaudy colors.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
The best knot to catch more crappie
With a fish as challenging to catch as a sac-a-lait, you have to pay attention to little details.[…]