Inshore Fishing
From the archives: Fill ‘Er Up in the Texaco Canals
It seemed strange to motor past the area where all the other boats were turning in, but that’s exactly what we did.[…]
Fishing
Bass Fishing
Big bass photo contest begins
It’s that time of year, when bass begin thinking of love and big females start making their way to bedding areas. And that means anglers begin picking them off.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Toledo Bend report: Chicken Coop providing hot crappie action
Most of you know my first love is bass fishing but in this week’s column I thought I would devote space to crappie coverage since I have had so many white perch/crappie questions.[…]
BassMasters Classic
LSU team to take on Alabama in Bassmaster College Classic
SEC football rivals Louisiana State University and the University of Alabama are set to meet Feb. 20 on the water in the Bassmaster College Classic as part of the Bassmaster Classic events that week. The college championship will be held on Lake Verret.[…]
BassMasters Classic
Hackney looks to shrug off home-state Classic curse
In 2007, Alabama angler Boyd Duckett busted the myth that a Bassmaster Classic can’t be won at home. So, thanks to Duckett, no one can hang that old “home-state curse” on 2011 Classic qualifier Greg Hackney of Gonzales.
Hackney will be the sole representative of his state when he competes in the Feb. 18-20 Classic on the Louisiana Delta out of New Orleans.
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Fishing
What is your life worth?
A few issues back, we looked at emergency locator beacons that use the international search and rescue satellite system, and I mentioned that there is another choice, the SPOT satellite GPS messenger.[…]
Columns
Ethanol problems are on the rise
In June 2009, I wrote a column warning about the problems that many boaters were experiencing due to the use of ethanol-blended gasoline.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
Mapping software forms a base for Edge files
Dear Capt. Paul:
I just bought a Lowrance HDS 5. What mapping software is the best for our area for typical Southeast Louisiana fishing? From what I understand, with your product I need good mapping software and I add the waypoints from your package?[…]
Columns
Yes, Louisiana does have other bass
A large segment of Louisiana’s freshwater fishing community has become obsessed with black bass, almost to the exclusion of interest in other fish. Two species of black bass live in Louisiana waters, the largemouth and the spotted.[…]
Columns
Colorado ranch offers romantic adventure
Thirty years. That’s how long Lisa and I have been happily married. And almost as long since our last trip to Colorado.[…]
Columns
A crankbait you can flip like a jig?
Want to get your hands on a new lipless crankbait the manufacturer says can be used in the conventional way as well as, hold on to your boat’s bench seat, flipping it like a jig?[…]
Inshore Fishing
White Lake fishing permits up for grabs
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is now accepting applications for a lottery drawing for fishing permit access to the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA) between March 15 and Aug. 15, 2011.[…]
Contents
Sac-a-lait Season!
Weather and water levels, temperature and color will determine where you’ll find sac-a-lait this month.[…]
Contents
Risk vs. Reward
The last two Bassmaster Classics that were held in New Orleans opened some eyes as to just how good we have it here in South Louisiana. This one will open the rest of them.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Visitor amazed at Delacroix speckled trout action
Good-looking waitresses and bartenders get hit on multiple times every shift. The reasons are obvious: The girl breaks the ice, she’s necessarily friendly, and she’s willing to take orders.[…]
Contents
Golden Opportunities
February is tough on fishermen. The winds blow hard and cold out of the north, the water falls to some of the lowest levels of the year and what water is left in the marsh is not only low but dirty.[…]