NEW PRODUCTS
Daiwa Ardito Surf Rods
This 5-piece surf rod is made of premium components, stores compactly, and is easy on the wallet.[…]
Fishing
Features
A living fish chart
The fertile gulf waters deliver intense action for many offshore species. A red snapper limit in the box doesn’t mean quitting time.[…]
Features
Pushin’ for Lake Pontchartrain crabs
All Corey LaBostrie of Lacombe needs to catch crabs in Lake Pontchartrain is something called a “crab pusher.”[…]
Features
Grand Isle’s grand return
For anyone wanting a family vacation destination or fishing opportunities on the Louisiana coast, there’s no other place like Grand Isle.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational closure of red grouper harvest in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico
The recreational harvest of red grouper in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico will close at 12:01 am, local time, on July 21, 2023.[…]
Fishing
Women perfect fishing skills during weekend-long Women’s Fishing Workshops
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries kicked off the summer fishing season with two weekend-long Women’s Fishing Workshops.[…]
Big Bass
Tinnerello listens to fishing partner and boats Caney monster bass
Pete Tinnerello of Winnfield landed a 13.21-pound Caney Lake lunker bass on June 14 with a Zoom Ol’ Monster worm.[…]
Field Notes
Shark rebound
The most problems Louisiana outdoorsmen face with sharks is when anglers get a prized catch on the line and it becomes a shark’s dinner.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lure Review: Speed Freak
The Compact or Full Frame Speed Freak from Freedom Tackle Corp. was designed to run fast and stay in the water to tempt bass.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 4, 2023
The LDWF released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through June 4, 2023 according to LA Creel.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Theophile’s Reef
A new inshore artificial reef was installed in Hackberry Bay near Lafitte in honor of legendary Louisiana angler Capt. Theophile Bourgeois.[…]
Catfish
Fish biscuits, catfish head stew and more of the good life
There are two groups of fried fish eaters. There are those that only eat them hot, and those that only eat them any way they can get them.[…]
Columns
When fishing is dead, head toward the ultralight
Marsh Man Masson had a recent revelation regarding the use of an ultralight rod with super light line to catch fish in the marsh.[…]
Columns
The kayak highway
From Galliano down to Grand Isle, there are endless places to launch the kayak in pursuit of a wide variety of saltwater species.[…]
Columns
Cajun Trout Almondine
This Trout almondine recipe features tender speckled trout fillets that are lightly coated and pan fried to a beautiful golden brown.[…]
Field Notes
Outdoor Destinations: Ross Barnett, Mississippi
In Mississippi, few lakes can compete with Ross Barnett Reservoir for bass numbers or quality. It offers many great fishing opportunities.[…]