Fishing
CCA Star Tournament
Fish the Louisiana Coastal Conservation Association Star Tournament[…]
Fishing
News Breaker
Bill banning possession of red snapper moves forward in state Legislature
The drive by a state senator to outlaw the possession of Gulf red snapper for recreational and commercial fishermen, as well as everyone else in Louisiana, cleared its first hurdle Wednesday, and the debate now swims to the full Senate for further consideration.[…]
Columns
Oxbow blues
Look at a map of eastern Louisiana, from Bastrop to New Roads, and you’ll realize the power of the mighty Mississippi. Over millennia, the great river has carved out dozens of deep waterways, most of which have become isolated from the river’s flow. […]
Inshore Fishing
Eschete, Jordan take Calcasieu Lake HT Series redfish event
Madisonville’s Dwayne Eschete and Texas’ Clark Jordan teamed up to win the 2013 HT Redfish H20 Shock Series tournament held on Calcasieu Lake Friday and Saturday. […]
Fishing
Prather Coliseum packed for Natchitoches Fishing Expo
The inaugural Natchitoches Fishing Expo was held in Northwestern State University’s Prather Coliseum on Saturday, drawing hundreds of people who enjoyed examining the wares of more than 35 vendors that included Cabela’s, Academy Sports and Bass Pro Shops.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
Correct coordinates needed:
Dear Capt. Paul:
I have a new camp in Cocodrie, and I’m learning the area. I was hoping to hit some of the shallower rigs for a few lemonfish and perhaps even some snapper.
Do you have the coordinates for the Mardi Gras and EnStar rigs that are supposed to be near the shoreline?[…]
Fishing
Trailer inspection required, enforcement on ‘case by case’ basis
The Internet has been abuzz lately with warnings that tickets are being issued at boat landings to boaters whose trailers have no inspection tags.[…]
Columns
Hail the new snapper king
The gray snapper — usually called the mangrove snapper — is one of 14 Gulf of Mexico members of Lutjanidae, the snapper family.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Beefing up Tackle for Monster Trout
Tackle you need to catch the monster trout in South Louisiana[…]
Inshore Fishing
Lake Pontchartrain Monster Hunt
Sportsman TV teamed up with Captain Scott Walker of Get U Some Fishing Charters on a foggy day to find big fish that lurk below the surface of Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans Louisiana.[…]
Fishing
Bare Bones
The Bare Bones inflatable flats boat from Airborn can be rowed, poled or propelled by a small outboard or electric motor.[…]
Fishing
TUF-Line SuperCast
SuperCast delivers a significant advancement in superlines by having the ease and handling of monofilament and the toughness of braid. With its smooth outer coating, SuperCast allows for longer distance and effortless casting without spooking nearby fish.[…]
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Limited Time Offer — Late-spring fishing tips for D’Arbonne Lake crappie
We are constantly bombarded by television and radio commercials commanding us to “ACT NOW BECAUSE THIS OFFER WON’T LAST LONG!”[…]
Bass Fishing
Yard crashers — How to fish grass beds for bass
Grass equals bass. Now that’s an angling axiom you can take to the bank.[…]
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Taming Timbalier
It’s axiomatic that you never leave feeding fish to find feeding fish.[…]
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Artificial Intelligence — Tips for trout fishing with artificial lures
“Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.” Yeah, Sir Walter Scott’s insight rings true for interpersonal relationships, but when it comes to speckled trout fishing, the Scottish writer can stick that nonsense in his bait bucket.
Tricking trout is the name of the game.[…]