News Breaker
Recreational Greater Amberjack state, federal fishing season to remain closed until Aug. 1, 2023
The federal NOAA has issued an emergency closure for the recreational Greater Amberjack fishery until August 1, 2023.[…]
Fishing
News Breaker
LDWF asks saltwater anglers to complete web-based survey on red drum management options
The LDWF has released an online web-based survey to gather public input on Red Drum (Redfish) management options.[…]
Big Bass
Bussey Brake gives up another monster largemouth
Justin Martin caught a 9-pound bass and a 12.02-pound monster lunker at Bussey Brake Reservoir on Feb. 19.[…]
Bass Fishing
Flipping Biffle Bug
Bass pro Tommy Biffle holds a bass caught on a Gene LaRew Flipping Biffle Bug. A flippin and pitchin’ soft plastic model of popular bait.[…]
Big Bass
Another blockbuster Saturday on Toledo Bend
Ryan Brunk, Tony Coburn and Lane Masters were three of five anglers that caught double-digit lunker bass at Toledo Bend on Feb. 18.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Berkley Gulp! Surf Bytes Strips
Don’t worry with live bait; Berkley’s Gulp! Surf Bytes are all you need for a day of saltwater fishing.[…]
Bass Class
ULM’s Pearce uses his favorite bait to stay in the winner’s circle
John Pearce has proved using the drop shot is the most versatile finesse fishing method by winning AOY as a co-angler on the ULM Fishing Team.[…]
Fishing
New artificial reefs will enhance recreational fishing in Kincaid Lake
LDWF biologists, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, have deployed 42 new artificial reefs in Kincaid Lake, near Alexandria.[…]
Bass Fishing
Tyler Rivet claims first Bassmaster Elite Series victory at Lake Okeechobee
Tyler Rivet of Raceland had the location and game plan to win the SiteOne Bassmaster Elite at Lake Okeechobee.[…]
Big Bass
Herrington lands new Bussey Brake record bass
Todd Herrington of Bastrop was fishing at Bussey Brake on Feb. 14 when he hooked a 13.58-pound bass that broke the 2-year-old lake record.[…]
Columns
Be choosy with your fishing ’yak attacks this time of the year
If you play your cards right, February can provide some good weather days and fantastic fishing for kayak anglers.[…]
Features
Mullet ring the dinner bell for trout
The most important thing to know about mullet is that they are a favorite food for speckled trout in the spring.[…]
Catfish
Overlooked monster catfish
Catfish is an underutilized resource. All the big rivers throughout Louisiana hold big blue and flathead catfish as well as channel cats.[…]
Field Notes
LDWF “Get Out and Fish!” program gives anglers shot at stocked trout
The LDWF launched its Get Out & Fish! program where channel catfish are stocked in the spring and fall, and rainbow trout in the winter.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bush league bass
After a complete renovation, Bussey Brake Reservoir in Morehouse Parish is producing some of the biggest bass in the state.[…]
Features
Rounding up migrating sheepshead
Mark Sagerholm and Kevin Dean specifically target sheepshead in both inshore and offshore waters. Here are their March tactics.[…]