Despite lots of dirty water still in Lake Pontchartrain, one fishing guide said April’s recent windy weather — more than any clarity issue — has been a bigger hinderance so far in catching springtime speckled trout this month.[…]
When asked about the biggest opportunity he sees ahead for Louisiana’s freshwater fishing, retired biologist Mike Wood didn’t hesitate.[…]
You wouldn’t think something as simple as a knot would get you more bites when fishing hard-plastic baits but Capt. Charlie Thomason said it does.[…]
Snags are the harsh reality of fishing around shell bottoms. And if an oyster reef grabs your lure or bait hook, breaking your line is the last option.[…]
Dr. Bob Weiss, aka “Doc,” has retired from his medical practice, but he is still giving out prescriptions for anyone afflicted with Lake Borgne fishing fever.[…]
April gives us the choice between prime freshwater action, epic saltwater adventures and — for those willing to travel — awesome days on a mountain stream. Tough choices.[…]
During the late winter and early spring, catching enough fish to have a fish fry can be tough — but not if you go after freshwater catfish.[…]
Sammy Romano knows well surf-fishing opportunities for speckled trout exist in western Louisiana, primarily at Holly Beach but also the hidden treasure of the beaches of western Cameron Parish near Sabine Pass. […]
Unlike many Louisiana speckled trout anglers, Sammy Romano prefers plugs over jigs and soft plastics for his speckled trout fishing.[…]
There are a few things that can wreck your chances of success when you head to the beach to surf fish. Here are 8 things you should not do.[…]
There’s more to catching trout in the surf than showing up and walking into the water. Here are some tips from Sammy Romano, who has perfected the tactics.[…]
Sammy Romano has a jealous inamorata. She won’t let the 42-year-old bachelor even think about taking a wife.[…]
As a young Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) biology major, Mike Wood figured out fairly quickly what he wanted to do in life.[…]
To most anglers, popping corks are popping corks. There’s more thought that goes into other aspects of tackle — hooks, color of the bait, et[…]
A stream of bubbles coming from the bottom of a body of water can mean a lot of things, most of them good for bass fishermen.[…]
On the way to the Highway 15 boat launch, John Odom provided a quick primer on fishing Lake D’Arbonne.[…]