Fishing

Although Aaron Langlois and Joseph Bordelon showed me one of their favorite bank-fishing spots from a boat, there’s no doubt they are drawn to the simplicity of being land-locked anglers.[…]

Gorilla Hinges outlast ice chests

Eric Pendarvis said the idea for what became Gorilla Hinges germinated in 2001 when he experienced a binge of broken hinges on his ice chests.[…]

Catfish bait should ‘match the hatch’

There doesn’t seem to be anything all that special about catfish bait. I mean, find something that stinks and put it on a hook, and the catfish will find it.[…]

The hazards of fishing Venice

Everything about Venice seems bigger than life. The fishing is fabulous, but the area is remote from anything and conditions can be challenging — especially for the inexperienced or unwary.[…]

Bank fishing essentials

Bank fishing might not be as equipment intensive as fishing from a boat, but Prairieville angler Aaron Langlois said bringing the right gear makes the experience a lot more pleasant.[…]

Sliding corks are deadly bream-fishing rigs

“We love to fish sliding corks,” 55-year-old Martin Close said. “They are the best thing that we have ever done.” […]

Best casts are just a little long

August 15, 2013 Todd Masson

In the summertime, Capt. Bobby Gros likes to fish as close to the pond shorelines as possible, but he also likes to limit the commotion in the shallow ponds.[…]

The life of a bull bream

For some unknown reason, big male bluegills are called “bulls.” Why is hard to figure out. Females aren’t called “cows,” and young bluegills aren’t called “calves.”[…]

Fish for reds to catch transition trout

August 15, 2013 Todd Masson

One of the best ways to catch speckled trout during the transition days of August is to fish for something other than speckled trout.[…]

Rigging and presenting live bait

Once you have your live bait and have kept it alive all the way to your fishing area, you will have to rig and present your bait properly to be successful.[…]

How to get live bait?

There are two means of securing live bait: catching it for yourself and purchasing it at bait shops. Here are some thoughts on both approaches.[…]

What are the best live baits?

The best live bait to use depends upon the area you are fishing and the species that you are targeting.[…]

How to keep bait alive and lively?

Dr. Bob Weiss spent the majority of his life keeping people alive; now in his retirement he spends his time keeping his bait alive.[…]

With a lifelike body and paddle tail, Category 5 Suicide Croakers are deadly on redfish and speckled trout. The baits are known for lively action when used as a swim bait, jerk bait or attached to a spinnerbait.[…]

Chinquapin prefer cold worms over crickets