News Breaker
Video tactics for wintertime specks
Watch this video to learn how to catch cold weather speckled trout, when fish stack up and move into deeper holes to find warmer water.[…]
Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Weekend cold snap will concentrate Dularge trout
Many anglers see cold weather as a problem, but Capt. Travis Miller sees wintry conditions as a solution to a problem.[…]
News Breaker
State season for red snapper begins Feb. 1
The recreational season for red snapper in Louisiana state waters will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 1 and continue until further notice, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. […]
Inshore Fishing
Houma angler lands ‘mutant’ redfish
When Brent Dupre set the hook on a fishing trip out of Cocodrie with his buddies a few days before Christmas, he figured he had caught another run of the mill redfish in deep water just minutes from Lake Pelto.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Guide’s photo of dead sperm whale goes viral
Sister Lake is known for nice speckled trout and redfish, but nothing as big as what Capt. Travis Lovell photographed last month in Terrebonne Parish. […]
Inshore Fishing
Deep Delacroix
I was surprised to hear Captain Ron “Ahab” Broadus (504-914-6063) say January was one of his favorite months to fish.[…]
Inshore Fishing
USGS website provides real-time info on water conditions
Traditional lunar tables are great to give you an idea of high and low tide predictions for your general area, but localized weather conditions — especially wind — can have a big impact on tidal flow.[…]
Fishing
Tatula CT
The Daiwa Tatula CT Casting Reel delivers the same level of performance that made the original a hit, but now is lighter than ever and available in a fast 8.1:1 gear ratio.[…]
Fishing
Trident Series
Ocean Kayak has introduced an entirely revamped Trident Series. Changes to the Trident 11, 13 and 15 include the addition of the Active Comfort System 2.0 for all-day comfort when seated, a redesigned Modular Fishing Pod for gear management, gunnel accessory tracks, generous hatch storage, and a handy, quick-stow paddle holder.[…]
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2017’s Top Fiberglass Boats
Fishing boats are different animals to different fishermen. The same boat won’t work across the spectrum of lakes, inland rivers, coastal rivers, coastal backwaters, the inshore ocean or gulf and the offshore bluewater.[…]
Contents
Finders keepers — Secrets to trolling for Cypremort Point trout
Like gold, speckled trout are where you find them.
Ahh, but that’s the rub: finding them.[…]
Contents
Call Sam! West Monroe shares Lake D’Arbonne crappie secrets
If you’re having trouble catching Lake D’Arbonne crappie, this angler has the answers. And he doesn’t mind sharing all of his secrets.[…]
Columns
Meet the cute hammerhead
Hammerhead sharks, with their grossly misshapen noggins, have always inspired a sense of ominous dread and awe in humans.
They are just scary-looking. Thus they have to be dangerous. […]
Bass Fishing
The magic of the Pearl — How to catch more Pearl River bass
When we pulled up to the rugged little launch off to the side and under the Highway 90 bridge over the Middle Pearl River, Chance Morse got out of the truck and strode closer to the water’s edge.[…]
Inshore Fishing
The Great Wall is where it’s at
Hand warmers are essential to deer hunting and other outdoor activities performed in teeth-chattering cold temperatures. Insert these warm packets into your jacket, and it’ll put the life right back into you.[…]
News Breaker
Winter trout can be terrific
Capt. Jack Payne of Sweetwater Marina and Guide Service doesn’t particularly care for cold, wintery weather.[…]