Bass Fishing
rbwilbanks wins March Big Bass Contest
Ron Wilbanks’ photo of his 10 ¾-pound Toledo Bend bass was declared the winner of the March Big Bass Contest by LouisianaSportsman.com users.[…]
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF agents searching for missing Vacherie fisherman
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents today (April 8) are actively searching for a missing Vacherie man in Lac des Allemands in St. John the Baptist Parish, the agency reported.
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Bass Fishing
Caney Lake is ripe for sightfishing this month
The front that blew through North Louisiana yesterday (April 4), dumping rain and producing high winds, dropped temperatures at Caney Lake dramatically. Air temps were in the high 30s this morning, while water temps dropped into the low 60s.[…]
Fishing
Only in Louisiana: How fishing hot spots got their names
While talking to one of my avid fishing friends about a very successful fishing trip I made, I began to tease him when he asked where we caught the fish.
I told him that we caught a big mess of fish in White Linen Bay.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Bedding bream targets – North Louisiana lakes provide fishing fun for kids and adults alike
Real fishing heroes aren’t made at the Bassmasters Classic or the FLW Championship. Real fishing heroes are made on ponds, lakes and creeks all across the United States every day as parents and grandparents take a kid on their first fishing trip.[…]
Bass Fishing
Voting begins in March edition of Big Bass Contest
LouisianaSportsman.com users can help choose the March winner of the Big Bass Contest by voting from the three photos chosen from among the entries in the monthly contest. This month’s entries include some huge fish caught around the state.[…]
Offshore Fishing
Tuna fishing still hot off mouth of Mississippi River
Tuna fishing is picking up off the mouth of the Mississippi River, according to LouisianaSportsman.com regular Josh Howard of Deep South Charters.[…]
Fishing
Just how stupid are we?
The button under the plastic safety cover on the front of your VHF radio can help save your life, or it can do nothing at all — it’s up to you.[…]
Bass Fishing
Fish Toledo Bend in April for spawning bass
I’ve picked Toledo Bend for April, because I’m competing in a Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament there this month, and I hope to place in the money.[…]
Fishing
AccuDepth Counter Reel
The AccuDepth ADICV25W is a first-of-its-kind reel featuring hybrid solar/battery power to operate a digital line counter system and display.[…]
Fishing
Wet Circuits Power Strip
The new water-resistant power strip from Wet Circuits is made of protective materials which allow for continued indoor/outdoor use of plugged-in machines when faced with rain, snow, or an accidental spill.[…]
Fishing
Berkley HAVOC
Designed by B.A.S.S. Elite Series Pro Bobby Lane, the new Berkley HAVOC 4-inch Craw Fatty gives anglers a craw bait that is versatile enough to fish with any technique.[…]
Bass Fishing
Pinnacle baitcasters
Pinnacle’s all-metal, incredibly smooth Tournament Class Performa baitcasters offer bass anglers the highest levels of precision, durability and performance all at an affordable price. […]
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Catching Sugarcane
Sgt. Duane Taylor sat in the chilly morning air listening to volleys of shotgun blasts in the greentree reservoir on Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area.[…]
Bass Fishing
Drag Kings
Stephen Johnston isn’t one to stir up trouble, but the Louisiana-Texas bass guide won’t hesitate to stir up the bottom. In fact, he says a little silt shaking does wonders for attracting Bayou State bass in muddy southern waters.[…]
Columns
Water leaks in the bilge can be difficult to diagnose
I was recently contacted by a reader with a problem. He is concerned because every time he removes the drain plug from his boat after a typical fishing trip there is an excessive amount of water accumulation in the bilge of the boat.[…]