Fishing
2 tips for backing in a boat
The pickup truck sat jack-knifed with its trailer on the boat ramp, driver’s side window rolled down, with a woman’s head sticking out.[…]
Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Two cited for alleged oyster violations in St. Bernard Parish
Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited two men for alleged oyster violations on July 18 in St. Bernard Parish, according to a news release.[…]
Fishing
Best practices for sunscreen
I can remember when it was important to get a tan. Back in high school it was just the thing to do. In fact, I remember buying “tanning lotion” to move the process along.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Bait shop owner shares Top 4 tips to keep shrimp alive
Stanley Sevin pretty much grew up in the bait business — his family owns Bait House Seafood in Chauvin — so he knows a few tricks about how to maximize the lifespan of shrimp in your livewell.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Ride the Bull VII slated for Aug. 27 on Grand Isle
Ride the Bull is back and better than ever for its seventh installment next month in Caminada Pass at Grand Isle, and once again promises loads of great prizes worthy of the world’s largest kayak tournament.[…]
Bass Fishing
Focus on bridges for summer bass
Summer heat sends most bass to the depths, looking for cooler waters and food sources. Bass pile up around deep-water points and ledges, but one of the most-overlooked structures comes in the form of bridge pilings.[…]
Fishing
Public meeting, drawdown scheduled for Lake Bistineau
Two important events have been scheduled for Lake Bistineau this month by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
News Breaker
NOAA hosting public meetings on potential expansion of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will be holding two public meetings in Louisiana to get feedback on their proposal to expand the boundaries of Flower Garden Banks Marine Sanctuary located off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Empire Jetty heats up for specks
When July rolls around, Capt. Curtis LeNormand said speckled trout action typically picks up at the Empire Jetty.[…]
Columns
Mothership to the marsh
Point-aux-Chenes has long been a popular fishing destination for kayak anglers because there are plenty of areas easily accessible from several launch spots and the fishing can be incredible.[…]
Bass Fishing
Thunder Jigs – Buddies started Delta Lures to recreate their favorite baits
LaPlace is the home of Delta Lures and the Thunder Jig, among other artificial lures being made by two serious bass fishermen.[…]
Offshore Fishing
The bone-a-fide fishing style
Shane Zeringue, Casey McLaurin and Lane LeMaire fish with very few artificial lures, although they admitted speckled trout where they fish can be caught with fakes.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Playing it safe in Southwest Pass
While Southwest Pass can provide some incredible fishing, it’s important to keep in mind that it is the main shipping channel leading from the Gulf into the Mississippi River.[…]
Offshore Fishing
Rating Duce rods
At the end of the day, Cade Eskridge asked the men to give him feedback on the Duce rods they had tested.[…]
Field Notes
The best conditions for Atchafalaya Basin fishing success
While many factors come into play in successfully fishing the Atchafalaya Basin, what the Atchafalaya River is doing dominates decisions on whether and where to go fishing.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Langlois’ best Atchafalaya Basin fishing equipment
“I don’t have any fancy jig poles or expensive ultralights,” John Langlois growled. […]