Fishing
Electric propulsion motors gaining popularity
Today’s electric propulsion systems can replace everything from kayak paddles to outboard motors, and fishermen are finding them more proficient than ever.[…]
Fishing
Bass Fishing
Concordia, St. John – Double the bass fun
Pardon the old TV chewing gum jingle, but if you are looking for some summer bass-fishing action in east central Louisiana, there’s one sure way you can “double your pleasure, double your fun.” […]
Apex Predator
Video: Apex Predator cleans gar with machete in five minutes
Homemade fish patties have long been a favorite food of mine.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Specks still biting on Breton Island
Capt. Ross Montet had a great trip out to Breton Island late last week, easily bringing back four limits of speckled trout on a day when the fish smashed lures as soon as they hit the water, seemingly on just about every cast. […]
Fishing Tournaments
Ride the Bull VII ready to roll Saturday
After a quick 7 a.m. safety meeting this Saturday, hundreds of kayakers will churn into Caminada Pass in pursuit of a redfish big enough to win the seventh installment of the Ride the Bull tournament on Grand Isle. […]
Inshore Fishing
Now’s the time to battle Baptiste Collette bulls
This time of year, schools of bull reds begin making their annual move back to inshore waters to spawn, and on the east side of the Mississippi River one of their favorite gathering places is at the mouth of Baptiste Collette Bayou near Venice.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Alien vs Predator
On Sportsman TV we could never have gotten this far without the help of Louisiana’s finest charter captains.[…]
Fishing
Louisiana Charter Boat Association
Come go with us![…]
Crappie/Bream
Find the thermocline for more crappie
When it gets as hot as it does in August, you’ll still catch crappie, but even in the early morning, you’ve got to find that thermocline.[…]
Bass Fishing
Pitch with the other hand
If you pitch jigs using your dominant hand, you’re putting yourself at a huge disadvantage, accomplished tournament angler Ken Sherman said.[…]
Bass Fishing
Get up extra early to beat the heat
August temperatures can be pretty rough on fishermen, and not just because of the heat. Lakes and rivers are full of recreational boaters, which can be as big a headache as 95-degree days with 80-percent humidity and no wind.[…]
Columns
’Yak transport
One of the appealing aspects of kayak fishing is a kayak’s ease of transport to fishing destinations. Here’s some ways you can transport your kayak.[…]
Fishing
Be wary of trolling motor prop wash when fishing
Ken Sherman is a perfectionist, paying close attention to every detail involved in catching fish. And one of the things he says many bass anglers overlook is the importance of boat handling when approaching a log jam or tree.[…]
Fishing
Tippets
August is the last full month of “SweatFest 2016,” the festival no one likes to celebrate. The hot water and plethora of bait makes for tough conditions, more so for fly anglers.[…]
Bass Fishing
Preuett’s pick four for summertime bass
The Ouachita River might be Brett Preuett’s go-to home water for the summer, but he has plenty of other North Louisiana lakes on which he likes to hone his skills.[…]
Bass Fishing
The making of a pro bass angler
Being flexible and determined are necessary for success in fishing, but to understand how Preuett has developed those traits, a little background is necessary[…]