Freshwater Fishing
Heat is on at Toledo Bend
When the national spotlight turned to Toledo Bend in May, the lake really showed off.[…]
Fishing
Fishing
IGFA record mangrove, giant tarpon share LOWA 2015 Fish of the Year honors
An 18.63-pound monster mangrove snapper out of Cocodrie and a 246.63-pound tarpon out of Grand Isle will be recognized as the 2015 Fish of the Year by the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association at their annual convention next month.[…]
Apex Predator
Apex Predator tests topwater lures for speckled trout
Topwater action is really exciting, but it can become frustrating when speckled trout are only slapping at the bait or constantly coming unhooked during the fight.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Look for birds to find Cocodrie trout
There are some anglers who would sit in a dentist chair before they would reel in dishrag-like small trout. Those fishermen want violent, head-shaking specks that strip drag on the way in.[…]
News Breaker
South Pass sandbar rips transom, two Yamaha outboards off 25-foot Grady-White
An overnight offshore trip came to an abrupt halt for four anglers heading out of Venice Saturday morning when their 25-foot Grady-White hit a sandbar in South Pass and ripped the transom and two Yamaha outboards completely off the boat.[…]
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LA Creel not enough to cover full snapper management, biologist says
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Charlie Melancon’s opposition to a congressional bill to hand over red snapper management to the Gulf states hinged on the bill’s lack of federal funding and what he estimated could be a $10 million annual price tag.[…]
Fishing
Boating accident on Cane River kills Dry Prong man
A 65-year-old Dry Prong man died Saturday morning when the boat he was fishing in was struck by another vessel in a bend in the Cane River, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
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Hebert claims dismissal from LWF Commission payback for red snapper resolution
Former Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission member Julie Hebert attributed her dismissal from the governing board earlier this year to her April resolution supporting Congressman Garret Graves’ bill giving control of red snapper management to the Gulf states, a New Orleans-based website reported.[…]
Fishing
Arctic Ice Chillin’ Cradle
The Chillin’ Cradle is the latest innovation from Arctic Ice to keep sodas, sports drinks, beer or wine chilled. It will also keep your cooler neat and organized for any outing.[…]
Fishing
MirrOlure C-Eyes Pro Series
One of MirrOlure’s best-selling lures, the Catch 2000, is now available in the C-Eye Pro Series.[…]
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Atchafalaya fruit salad — The Basin offers multi-species fishing opportunities this month
When the winter-spring floodwaters fall out of the Atchafalaya Basin, everything that swims bites.[…]
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Double up — Why you should fish nearshore Gulf waters instead of Vermilion Bay
Fishing for speckled trout over here isn’t for sissies.
The five anglers left Shane Zeringue’s camp at Cypremort Point at 5 a.m., and it was going to be at least a 45-minute run in his 32-foot Offshore Yellowfin.[…]
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Rigging up
Everyone loves a hot Delta bite, but you can expect the action to cool off when the weather heats up.[…]
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Pulling the trigger — How to catch triggerfish out of Grand Isle
“But nobody actually fishes for TAAAW-PON during the Grand Isle TAAAW-PON Rodeo!” Artie roared. […]
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Black Bay fishing bonanza
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving Day, is probably the best-known shopping day of the year. Stores everywhere advertise their merchandise at sharp discounts and anxious shoppers sometimes camp out overnight in front of their favorite store to be sure they don’t miss the bargains.[…]
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Fishing small — Tips for kayak fishing in North Louisiana
Paddle boats offer no-hassle summer fishing, and this avid angler shares his tips for making the most of the quickly growing sport.[…]