Louisiana Sportsman

November 8, 2026

Fish stacked up around MRGO wash outs

July 28, 2010 Chris Ginn

Four boats crowded around a single piling jutting above the rocks forced Captain Ron Hope and I to keep looking for a spot.[…]

Louisiana legislative committee fails to take action on ethanol issue

July 27, 2010 Pete Landry

On April 7, I appeared before the Louisiana Agriculture Committee at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. The State Agriculture Commission regulates motor fuel-related issues in Louisiana.[…]

Anglin’ and Danglin’

July 27, 2010 Rusty Tardo

August can be a tough month for anglers along the southeast coast of Louisiana, and this month will present us with even greater challenges than usual.[…]

Grand Isle anglers finding easy speckled trout limits

July 22, 2010 Todd Masson

Grand Isle’s speckled trout population apparently enjoyed its two-month break.[…]

Deep is relative at Lake D’Arbonne

July 21, 2010 Chris Ginn

Deep is a relative term. If all the surrounding water is one or two feet deep, then a 4-foot channel winding through that shallow flat is deep.[…]

Leaders and backing often have one problem – knots that either have trouble moving freely through eye guides when used with leaders or protrude through the main line and interfers with casting ability when used to connect to backing.[…]

Gear Grabbar

July 20, 2010 Sportsman Network

Most anglers have lures dangling from every ledge and piece of foam in their boat, but the Gear Grabbar provides an easy way to keep these lures on hand and easily accessible.[…]

Shimano Trinadad A

July 20, 2010 Sportsman Network

Providing both a high-speed retrieve and cranking power, Shimano introduces a major upgrade to its classic star-drag saltwater reels with new Trinidad 10A, 12A, 14A, 16NA narrow spool, 16A, 20A and 30A.[…]

Shimano Curado 50

July 20, 2010 Sportsman Network

Expanding on its most popular and successful baitcasting reel series, Shimano offers the ideal size Curado reels for more fishing situations with the new pint-size Curado 50E and Curado 51E, and the large, high-speed Curado 300EJ.[…]

Scumdog Walker

July 20, 2010 Sportsman Network

Scumdog is designed to make walking the dog so easy that it becomes second nature, and will allow you to spend your time and thoughts finding and catching fish rather than concentrating on the rhythm of your lure.[…]

Sufix 832 fishing line

July 19, 2010 Sportsman Network

Sufix, the leader in precision-engineered superior premium fishing line – in partnership with GORE, the makers of GORE-TEX Fabrics, has created a brand-new breakthrough in fishing line technology: Sufix 832.[…]

Rapala Clackin’ Crank and Clackin’ Minnow

July 19, 2010 Sportsman Network

With the introduction of the Clackin’ Rap, Rapala sent anglers on high with a versatile bait that did it all. This year is no exception with the introduction of the Clackin’ Crank and Clackin’ Minnow.[…]