Louisiana Sportsman

May 16, 2026

Join the club

July 18, 2014 Chris Holmes

Kayak fishermen are a different breed. Passionate about the sport, they work hard to let others know how much fun it is. They regularly share fishing tips, rigging advice and, yes, some even share fishing locations.[…]

Go shallow for summertime bass

July 17, 2014 Andy Crawford

Everyone loves to chase bass during the spring and fall, when fish are cruising shallows and chomping on everything that moves.[…]

What other pros say

July 17, 2014 Andy Crawford

“Look for points, corners and drains at the mouths of the major creeks. Depth will vary depending on lake level, but it’s best when the outside edge is somewhere between 10 to 20 feet deep. Keep in mind that the fish follow the contour changes and use the grass as cover.[…]

How to maintain a spinning reel

July 16, 2014 Andy Crawford

Spinning reels are magnets for grime. It’s important to clean them up from time to time. Here are the steps to ensure they are in good shape,[…]

Faux Pas Lodge Rodeo set for July 24-26 in Venice

July 16, 2014 Patrick Bonin

The 16th Annual Faux Pas Lodge Rodeo is slated for July 24-26 out of Venice Marina.[…]

DeRidder angler catches 11.29-pound monster at Toledo Bend

July 16, 2014 Chris Berzas

Make no mistake about it, DeRidder’s Kevin Slaydon was definitely feeling the heat to catch at least a 10-pound bass on Toledo Bend. […]

Recreational saltwater license fee increase set for Aug. 1

July 16, 2014 From News Reports

The long-anticipated Louisiana recreational saltwater license fee increase that was approved by the Legislature earlier this summer will officially go into effect Aug. 1, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. […]

Mississippi angler catches Caribbean-based fish near Venice

July 16, 2014 Patrick Bonin

Stephan ‘Bay Boat’ Herbison wasn’t in a casino earlier this month when he got to play a little ‘blackjack.’[…]

Storm’s Arashi Rattling Square 3 and Square 5

July 16, 2014 Don Shoopman

After a day of prefishing in late May for a Bassmaster Open on Tennessee’s Douglas Lake, one of the tour’s up-and-coming bass pros was eager to talk about a crankbait he used on his way to finishing 14th this year in this year’s Bassmaster Classic.[…]