Fishing
SPRO BBZ-1 Rat
The SPRO BBZ-1 Rat is the newest addition to the SPRO BBZ family of baits. SPRO staffers wanted to build the most lifelike imitation of a swimming rat on the fishing market today.[…]
Fishing
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Small-boat Cocodrie — How to catch trout without a big boat
Summertime speckled trout fishing in lower Terrebonne parish has long been lauded as some of the most-consistent action in terms of sheer numbers of fish.
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Fishing
The BOB-LIGHT
The Bob-Light Nighttime Fishing Bobber from K&S Outdoors is the world’s first illuminating bobber/cork that draws fish in by shining light downward into the water up to 20 feet.[…]
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Cracking the code — Expert tips for catching chinquapin
It’s a well-founded piscatorial propensity: Tell someone you’re heading off for a panfish mission and you’ll typically hear some bluegill-related reply.[…]
Fishing
AQUA LIFE Aerators
Instead of dumping those unused pogies, minnows or shrimp, why not bring them home and transform your cooler into a 5-star bait resort by plugging in the Frabill Aqua Life Single or Dual Output 110V Aerator.[…]
Fishing
BB Kicker
Big Bite Baits is introducing the BB Kicker to its successful lineup of swimbaits. The BB Kicker’s high action paddle tail has a lifelike appearance and a kicking swimming action even at the slowest of retrieve speeds.[…]
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The Battle of Midway — Where to ambush Barataria Bay trout in April
Capt. Herk Bergeron knows that this time of year the speckled trout are following the bait as it moves south down the Barataria Waterway.[…]
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Finding the fuzz — A little-known crappie-fishing tactic
It didn’t take long for Ty Hibbs to stop paying attention to me. Our conversation came to an abrupt stop as soon as we left the ramp.[…]
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Cigars and courtbouillon — Best bets for spring school trout and redfish
The crawfish heads were piling up, the keg was foaming and Artie was in the spotlight. Happens every time.[…]
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Stacking up the state fish — Sac-a-lait fishing tips for Chicot Lake
In 1993, the Louisiana Legislature designated the “white perch” as the state’s official freshwater fish.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Fort Jackson boat launch south of Buras closed to the public
Capt. Ryan Lambert got quite a surprise Tuesday when he pulled into the Fort Jackson boat launch off Hwy. 23 in Buras.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Find saltwater to locate specks east of the Mississippi River out of Buras
The calendar might say it’s April 1, but this isn’t an April Fool’s joke: Specks on the east side of the Mississippi River out of Buras are staying put in more traditional wintertime patterns right now.[…]
Big Bass
Three Toledo Bend 10-pounders added to list
Three more Toledo Bend giants have been weighed in at Toledo Town and Tackle Superstore, continuing an unprecedented run of huge bass from the lake.[…]
Big Bass
Scott angler scores with Toledo Bend 11.19-pounder
Kyle Stutes has enjoyed an amazing month at Toledo Bend: the Scott angler took first place in the Texas Oilman’s Bass Invitational Tournament last weekend, then followed that up with an 11-plus-pounder Wednesday on a mid-lake scouting trip.[…]
Fishing
LDWF investigates fatal boating accident on the Pearl River in St. Tammany Parish
Search and rescue teams are still looking for a missing Folsom woman following a boating accident Saturday in the Pearl River that killed a 41-year-old man, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Fishing
Baitcaster or spinning reel?
Anybody who’s taken the time to learn to use a baitcaster has spent time cutting out — or stubbornly attempting to untie — a backlash that seemingly defies the laws of physics.[…]