Inshore Fishing
Third STAR redfish caught, wins angler a new boat
A third redfish tagged as part of the STAR Tournament has been caught, Coastal Conservation Association Louisiana announced today.[…]
Fishing
News Breaker
Men cited for red snapper, shark, triggerfish fishing violations
Four men were cited Sunday with fishing violations, including possession of five times the number of red snapper allowed by federal regulations — almost half of which were too small — and possession of sharks and triggerfish during closed seasons, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.[…]
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Metairie kayak angler lands sailfish off Florida beach
Robby Ruel and his friend Mitchell Chevalier, both from Metairie, make regular trips to Destin, Fla., to enjoy the white sand, crystal clear water, and trolling for king mackerel — from kayaks.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Chef Pass trip ends with STAR-winning truck
A Venetian Isles angler caught a truck — or at least a redfish that won him a 2013 Chevy Silverado — during a Wednesday fishing trip to Chef Pass, the Coastal Conservation Association Louisiana said.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Mandeville fishing pier reopens
After taking a beating at the hands of Hurricane Isaac in August 2012, one of the most-popular fishing destinations along the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain is reopening to the public.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Captain Ahab and the Pirates of Black Bay
We put together a motley crew for a summer time speckled trout fishing show in Delacroix’s Black Bay with Captain Ahab’s Fishing Charters.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Florida’s Simmons wins IWFA tournament held out of Venice
Almost 2,500 fish were caught and released during the recent International Women’s Fishing Association’s Louisiana Slam Tournament held out of Venice June 10-12.[…]
Bass Fishing
14-inch minimum ends in Basin
A 14-inch minimum-length regulation that has been in place since Hurricane Andrew blasted the Atchafalaya Basin becomes a thing of the past Thursday (June 20) after the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved its removal.[…]
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Urban ’yak fishing
For many folks, even kayakers, a fishing trip usually involves packing up and driving an hour or more to popular fishing areas far away from the big city. The hustle and bustle of city life is seldom equated with good fishing.[…]
Inshore Fishing
High Life Swimmers tough for speckled trout to resist
Every year, as we enter the summer doldrums, trout start to shy away from live shrimp. Old salts say it’s because their mouths get sore from being pierced by so many shrimp horns.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Trawling for Bait
With the price of live bait these days, many sport fishermen have decided to trawl for live bait instead of buying it. By doing this, they save money, don’t have to wait in long lines and get fresh lively bait every time.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Don’t let easterly breezes scare you off — Fish Dularge’s inside waters
During the months of May and June, most anglers get a hankering to fish outside areas where the specks are big and hit with more attitude than Tito Ortiz.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Trawling checklist
Trawling checklist[…]
Inshore Fishing
Terminal tackle couldn’t be simpler for Biloxi Marsh redfish
For fishing the Biloxi Marsh this time of year, live shrimp isn’t an absolute must, but it sure makes life a lot easier.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge
Another national wildlife refuge that is an absolute must for canoe and kayak anglers is Lacassine. As in years past, the refuge’s pool that is reserved for non-motorized boats has produced monster bass this spring.[…]
Bass Fishing
Best tackle for ripping grass beds
Buz Craft fishes his grass-ripping technique with a stout, 7-foot rod and a 7:1 reel. Most scenarios find 15-pound fluorocarbon sufficient, but in heavier vegetation he’ll go with 65-pound PowerPro braid.[…]