Bass Fishing
Punching practices
Submerged vegetation is to bass as politics is to lying — you won’t find one without the other.[…]
Fishing
Bass Fishing
Punching skirt keeps bulk when downsizing lure profile
If Caleb Sumrall is punching particularly thick vegetation, his preferred Missile D Bomb can begin hanging up.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Hackney wins BASSfest and 2017 Bassmaster Classic berth
Sportsman TV host Greg Hackney bagged 17 pounds, 15 ounces of bass today to win the Bassmaster BASSfest Championship at Lake Texoma. His four-day total was 66-2, which bounced him from third to the top spot.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Ashley back on top at BASSfest, Hackney slips to 3rd
On the strength of a 17-pound, 5-ounce bag, Casey Ashley reclaimed the lead after Day 3 of BASSfest on Lake Texoma, with Gonzales’ Greg Hackney in third after a day without a big bite.[…]
Apex Predator
Apex Predator’s top fluorocarbon knots
With so many uncontrollable factors when fishing, one thing I can control is my knot choice — so I try to use the most efficient knots possible to put the odds in my favor. […]
Fishing Tournaments
Hack surges into Day 2 lead at BASSfest on Lake Texoma
Sportsman TV host and current Angler of the Year leader Greg Hackney has all of his eggs in one proverbial basket, but so far the risk has paid off at BASSfest on Lake Texoma.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Two Houma men cited for alleged oyster theft near Bay Sale
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited two Houma men on Wednesday for alleged oyster theft in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
Columns
Cast your vote for surf fishing
In this crazy election year, we’ve seen some highly unusual candidates.
But none can top Limberbutt McCubbins.[…]
Bass Fishing
Fish frogs in grass for Toledo Bend bass
Remember this as you plan a bass fishing trip to Toledo Bend in June: It’s postspawn, sure, but those bass that left their love nests in the shallows after the deed was done will return there in late May and through June.[…]
Bass Fishing
Ashley dominates dirty Texoma on Day 1 of BASSfest
Flooded shorelines and muddy water didn’t stop some Bassmaster Elite Series pros from finding big bass during Day 1 Wednesday at the Bassmaster BASSfest at Lake Texoma on the Texas-Oklahoma border.[…]
News Breaker
Red snapper anglers looking forward to one more Saturday in federal waters
Across South Louisiana, hurricanes and tropical storms are despised. There’s always a chance for one to hit home when they form in the Gulf, and if that happens, local residents have to pack their things and wait in approximately 143 hours of traffic to get to their hurricane-free destination.[…]
Inshore Fishing
June means trout in Black Bay
The Delacroix fishing outlook is far better this year than in 2015, said Capt. Chad Dufrene (985-637-6357). […]
News Breaker
Feds extend Gulf recreational red snapper season for two days
Recreational red snapper anglers will get one more full Saturday of fishing — thanks to Tropical Storm Colin.[…]
Fishing
RIte in the Rain tablets perfect for outdoor environment
For a neat product that doesn’t cost a lot of money, check out Rite in the Rain tablets, long used by EMTs, game wardens and those people who might need to take notes in inclement weather. […]
Fishing
V-Sharp Classic II sharpeners foolproof, affordable
A dull knife is a real pain, and Bowie Outfitters manager Lea Benoit said the V-Sharp Classic II pull-through sharpener from Warthog is a foolproof, affordable, easy way to keep all kinds of knives razor sharp. […]
Fishing
Wingman Plus vacuum sealer perfect for hunters, fishermen
If you’re looking for a vacuum sealer made specifically with a hunter or fisherman in mind, look no further than the Wingman Plus from FoodSaver. […]