Fishing
SPRO Baby Fat John 50
SPRO recently introduced the newest addition to the Little John family of crankbaits, the Baby Fat John 50. Built to fill a void in the Little John lineup, it is the shallowest running crankbait of the bunch.[…]
Fishing
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Super-sized Specks — Best locations to catch trophy trout
They haunt our dreams and are the constant subjects of many Internet legends and hoaxes.[…]
Bass Fishing
Angler’s Choice — Expert tips for Lake D’Arbonne bass fishing
The bass spawn is over on Lake D’Arbonne, so put up your rods and reels, pack up those lures and catch up on your honey-do list.[…]
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Bold talk — Experts tell how to grab catfish
The strikingly handsome young man piloting the big pickup truck wore confidence all over his body like a hard shellac veneer. At only 30 years old, he was the youngest but clearly alpha male of the three-person catfish-grabbing crew.[…]
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Cover: May 2014
It’s big-trout time, but where should you go to have the best shot at a wall-hanger? Turn to page 41 to find out.[…]
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Backup plan at the 51 Canal
Only the torches and pitchforks were missing. The frowns, the yells, the shaking fists were all there. In brief, the mob was outraged — scandalized! […]
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On the go — Fishing tips for Calcasieu Lake trout
Sammie Faulk is a man on the go. He is chairman of the Cameron Parish Tourist Commission, a consultant for the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau, and vice-chairman of the board that governs the 180-mile Creole Nature Trail, All American Road and National Scenic Byway.[…]
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Leeville Tag — Tips for catching more Leeville reds
“Local Angler Recognized as Top Tagger,” the banner in the Era Leader, Washington Parish’s weekly newpaper, read.[…]
Fishing
Plano’s 3743 Deep Waterproof StowAway
The 3743 Deep Waterproof StowAway from Plano is the perfect transport for your large crankbaits, spoons, swimbaits and gigantic topwaters.[…]
Inshore Fishing
2014 spring shrimp season dates set
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission on Thursday set the 2014 spring shrimp season dates at their monthly meeting in Baton Rouge.[…]
Columns
Are goliath grouper fish or footballs
Last month, we discussed the biology of the goliath grouper, a fish still often called by its old name of jewfish. The fish is intriguing, if for no other reason than for its size.[…]
Fishing
Get all knotted up – the Trilene knot
Read the instructions below, then watch the accompanying video for great step-by-step visuals.
Today, we go over the basics of the two-turn clinch, or Trilene knot, which is great for attaching mono and fluorocarbon line to hooks, lures and swivels. (Yesterday we featured the Palomar knot, in case you missed it.)[…]
News Breaker
LDWF to close recreational season for gray triggerfish in Louisiana waters
Recreational fishing for gray triggerfish will close in Louisiana waters May 1 at 12:01 a.m. and remain closed until January 1, 2015, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Fishing
How to tie a Palomar knot
How to tie a Palomar knot
The Palomar is a very simple, strong knot that’s excellent for tying line to a hook.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Fishing Lake Pontchartrain bridges for big-time trout
If you plan on fishing Lake Pontchartrain in pursuit of speckled trout this month, check out tonight’s episode of Sportsman TV for fishing tips and lure suggestions that will help you put more fish in the box.[…]
News Breaker
HB 1082 passes full House vote, moves to Senate Natural Resources Committee for consideration
A bill that would raise saltwater fees by 136-percent for Louisiana residents overwhelmingly passed the full Louisiana House of Representatives today and is now headed for the Senate Natural Resources Committee, according to the bill’s author.[…]