Field Notes
Top 5 sight-fishing tips to load up on marsh reds
Capt. Curtis LeNormand shares some of his top tips to help you connect with more reds in the marsh through sight casting.[…]
Fishing
News Breaker
Single game warden rescues eight people from three different boats in Gulf
An enforcement agent with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries had a hectic afternoon Sunday off the Vermilion Parish coast, rescuing eight people from three different boats after a strong storm produced high seas and gusty winds near Rollover Bayou.[…]
Columns
Rods of future past
Hey, fly flingers, pop quiz time!
What do Thomas and Thomas, Powell, and Diamondback have in common?[…]
Fishing
Marrero man dies in Barataria Waterway on Sunday
A 45-year-old Marrero man died Sunday after being ejected from his boat and then struck by the vessel, according to an e-mail from a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesman.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
French Settlement angler lands Toledo Bend record bluegill
Angela Eastridge readily admits she’s not much of a bass angler, but she really does love to fish.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Beach umbrella onboard provides quick, easy, affordable source of shade
Fishing poles aren’t the only thing in Capt. Joe DiMarco’s rod box on his 24-foot Nautic Star — he’s got his very own “Buras shade tree,” as well.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
Removed platform sites can be great fishing locations
Dear Capt. Paul:
I am looking for coordinates of shell pads that might exist in Lake Borgne and around Bay Eloi.
Any old rig pads, old islands or points, etc. would be great.
Thanks. […]
Fishing Tournaments
CCA-Louisiana STAR Tournament ends at 5 p.m. on Labor Day
We’re down to the final days that anglers will be on the lookout for tagged redfish and speckled trout in the CCA-Louisiana STAR Tournament, but it’s not too late to register if you plan on hitting the water over the long Labor Day weekend.[…]
Columns
We like gizzard shad
Gizzard shad are under-appreciated fish in most places where they are found. That covers a lot of territory — virtually all lakes and rivers in the eastern United States.[…]
Contents
Cover: September 2015-Hunting
September is an awesome time to get to the nearshore rigs for incredible mangrove action.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Head count — How to choose the right crappie jig
There are a growing number of jighead options for crappie fishing, but which one is right? Here are some expert thoughts to help you decide.[…]
Crappie/Bream
A planer approach — How to use planer boards and big crankbaits for crappie fishing
Think spider-rigging for crappie is high-tech? Then you’ll be blown away by the new-age tactic of using planer boards and big crank baits to dredge up fish.[…]
Fishing
Angler’s Tote
Fishermen can easily transport and store up to eight light-tackled rod and reel combos with the Angler’s Tote from MD Outdoor Specialties. It is a practical, affordable and convenient device that uses upper and lower clips to separate the rods and hold them in place.[…]
Fishing
Star Tron Ring Clean +
Star Tron Ring Clean + works in all gas and diesel engines and improves fuel combustibility to keep engines clean and operating at peak performance levels.[…]
Fishing
M-16 Belt Pack Manual Inflatable Life Jacket
The easy-to-use M-16 from Onyx packs U.S. Coast Guard-approved performance into a comfortable belt pack that’s ideal for stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing and sailing.[…]
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Night games — How to catch Delacroix trout after the dark
This Delacroix guide and his two buddies prefer to do their speckled trout fishing after the sun sets — when the crowds have left for home.[…]