Louisiana Sportsman

May 16, 2026

Tuna fishing on The Lump inconsistent, but looking up

January 27, 2015 Anthony Taylor

Tuna fishing requires a very logical approach for the process to be consistently effective, especially during the winter. […]

Deville angler lands 10.25-pound bass at Toledo Bend

January 26, 2015 Patrick Bonin

David Cross was fishing in a bass club tournament Saturday morning at Toledo Bend, but the bite was tough.[…]

Guide expects Dularge speckled trout bite to kick in after current cool snap

January 23, 2015 Patrick Bonin

After today’s chilly, blustery weather, the forecast calls for sunny skies and consistent highs in the 60s all the way through the middle of next week.[…]

Bowfishing guide cited for alleged commercial fishing violations, LDWF says

January 22, 2015 From News Reports

A Gretna man was cited for alleged charter guide fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish.[…]

Belle Chasse man busted for alleged red snapper violations in Plaquemines Parish

January 21, 2015 From News Reports

Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited a Belle Chasse man for alleged red snapper violations in Plaquemines Parish on Jan. 17.[…]

Redfish piled up in Lost Lake, Four League Bay

January 21, 2015 Anthony Taylor

Now is the perfect time to target redfish in the lakes and canals south of Dularge – but knowing where to go and picking the right conditions are a huge advantage in locating a school of reds.[…]

Make your own rod sleeves

January 20, 2015 Andy Crawford

Forget tangled rods in your rod box: Use some inexpensive expandable wire sleeves and electric shrink wrap to make your own rod sleeves.[…]

1,000-pound-plus bluefin tuna landed in North Carolina

January 20, 2015 Dusty Wilson

Bluefin tuna fishing around Morehead City, N.C. is shaping up to be one of the best in years, and last Tuesday, it may have hit its peak.[…]

Tail spinner makes plastic worm irresistible

January 20, 2015 Andy Crawford

There are spinner baits and there are plastics. And then there are spinner plastics.[…]

Baskets save time when bite is on

January 19, 2015 Patrick Bonin

Time is of the essence when a school of speckled trout is turned on, and one fishing guide has an easy way to maximize every possible cast and keep more fish coming over the gunnels.[…]

Kayak tournaments 2015

January 18, 2015 Chris Holmes

Kayak fisherman throughout Louisiana know how good our fishing is. So good in fact that the word continues to spread.[…]

Adding a treble or feathered hook to a jigging spoon — or changing the size of the lure — can make all the difference when fishing winter bass.

Spoons get bass biting in the cold

January 17, 2015 Dan Kibler

With cold water dictating a lot of what bass fishermen do in January, there’s one lure that can be counted on for plenty of bites: a jigging spoon.[…]

Bobber stoppers serve double duty

January 16, 2015 Andy Crawford

I was working a craw worm away from the bank for the thousandth time. The only thing different was that my line jumped, and I felt a bit of weight on the terminal end.[…]

Off-duty game warden busts fishermen in Terrebonne Parish

January 15, 2015 From News Reports

An off-duty game warden fishing near Bayou Chauvin Sunday busted three men accused of possessing more than their daily limit of redfish.[…]

The 7¾-inch Kut Tail Worm

January 15, 2015 Don Shoopman

Alabama pro bass angler Randy Howell got what he wanted and more in 2014.[…]

Every brush pile is not the same

January 15, 2015 Tony Garitta

How to locate the right brush piles — those along main travel routes — so that you can quickly fill your crappie limits.[…]