Columns
Rods of future past
Hey, fly flingers, pop quiz time!
What do Thomas and Thomas, Powell, and Diamondback have in common?[…]
Fishing
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.[…]
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.[…]
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.[…]
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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.[…]
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The offshore gang — Learn how to catch tuna, dolphin and more from these young anglers
They’re baaack!
Five years ago Louisiana Sportsman ran a feature story about a gang of school kids who caught scads of fish from Metairie drainage canals right in the heart of the New Orleans metropolitan area.[…]
Contents
Bang-up Barataria — How to stay on specks during the September doldrums
Do you remember how we used to try to fix things by hitting them? We’d smack the side of the old TV to straighten out the picture or hit the radio when it wouldn’t pick up a signal.[…]
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.[…]
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Dad gum mangroves!
This Lafitte guide relaxes by heading out of Grand Isle to catch mangrove snapper, one of the most-persnickety fish in the Gulf.[…]