Fishing
All Star ASNano Rods
The new ASNano family of rods were created by All Star to be among the strongest, technique-specific rods on the market.[…]
Fishing
Fishing
Bagley Knocker B
Bagley’s new Knocker B is an extremely effective and easy to use top-water bait that is fun to work for all species of freshwater fish. It has a large BB positioned in the rear section of the lure that produces a loud knocking as the bait is worked across the water’s surface.[…]
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Go west — How to catch fish in western Lake Pontchartrain
Pelayo grimaced and pointed with his chin toward Artie, who was casting from the bow. I couldn’t see Artie’s face, but Pelayo could. Hence his grimace.[…]
Fishing
Shimano Citica I series
The new Citica I series reels from Shimano feature the toughness provided by a rigid, impact resistant Hagane body, so that angler strength is transformed into cranking power.[…]
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Winning at the Worm — How to fish this Marsh Island redfish hotspot
It’s time for this Marsh Island redfish hotspot to pick up, but the action is a limited-time offer. Here’s when to be there, as well as how to catch them.[…]
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Borgne to be wild — How to catch specks and reds in the Lake Borgne area
Back in 1967, Steppenwolf recorded their hit song Born to be Wild. It is, to this day, considered by many to be a ground-breaking song, the first in what would become the “heavy metal” genre.[…]
Bass Fishing
Opposites attract — Keys to ‘heavy finesse’ bass fishing
Put ‘power’ into your ‘finesse’ fishing with some interesting rig-lure combinations that will trigger bass to bite while others struggle.[…]
Bass Fishing
Flippin’ Frogs
Across the foggy water, Kenny Covington heard the conversation coming from a nearby boat.[…]
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Bank busters — Where to bank-fish in Northeast Louisiana
Years ago, news editor Jimmy Hatten would sit across from me in the Monroe News Star office. When things slowed, we turned to talk fishing. Jimmy and his wife loved to fish every Sunday afternoon.[…]
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Cover: July 2015-Saltwater
Catching summertime bass is just a matter of knowing the right techniques.[…]
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Cover: July 2015-Freshwater
Catching summertime bass is just a matter of knowing the right techniques.[…]
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Blue crab beach blitz — Crabbing on Grand Isle
My wife Glenda told Barbara Picard that blue crab meat can make anything you cook taste better.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Big Lake specks moving to deeper water
Rising water temperatures have Big Lake speckled trout making their annual July move to deeper water now, according to a fishing guide.[…]
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Macaroni magic — Using macaroni to chum up mangrove snapper
The absolutely transparent water churned with fish.
It was like a giant aquarium.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Iberia Rod and Gun Club to host 62nd annual saltwater rodeo at Cypremort Point
For the first time in several years, the 62nd annual Iberia Rod and Gun Club’s 4th of July saltwater rodeo will feature a kayak division at Cypremort Point.[…]
Fishing
LDWF agents make three DWI arrests during Operation Dry Water
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries arrested three boaters for allegedly operating a vessel while intoxicated during Operation Dry Water this past weekend.[…]