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Freezers Fillers
OK, I admit it. It’s not like I’m embarrassed about it or anything, but I just don’t eat a lot of fish. I eat some kinds of fish, but not all kinds, and almost never in a restaurant.[…]
Fishing
Ask Captain Paul
Hotspots wanted in Hopedale, Vermilion
Dear Capt. Paul:
I’m looking for waypoints for all the rigs out of Hopedale such as the Central Rig, the Dope Boat, etc.[…]
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Artificial Action
There is an old saying in fishing circles that 10 percent of the anglers catch 90 percent of the fish. In other words, one out of 10 anglers catch nine out of 10 fish.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Harvard study checks for mercury in La. anglers
My wife has always said I have brain damage.
Now she may have actual physical evidence.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Summertime Pontchartrain action still pretty good
Capt. Greg Schlumbrecht of To Fish Charters (985-960-1709) was one of three boats launching at Chef Harbor on Tuesday morning. Either the workday was keeping folks off the water, or more likely, they didn’t want anything to do with Lake Pontchartrain during August. First[…]
Inshore Fishing
Lots of options out of Leeville
Capt. Chad Billiot with Marsh Rat Guide Service (985-637-5058) answered his phone with more of a grunt than a hello. I quickly learned he was hooked up with a bruiser redfish and that I was going to have to wait.[…]
Offshore Fishing
Offshore bite strong at Ship Shoal blocks
The tropical disturbance that was hanging out in the Gulf earlier this week couldn’t stop me from checking the Ship Shoal block out of Dulac with Capt. Clark Trosclair of Sea Creature Fishing Charters (985-563-2531) on Tuesday.[…]
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Nighttime Freaks
You wouldn’t think country music star Mark Chestnutt and 1980s rap group Whodini would have anything in common.[…]
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Cover: August 2006-Fishing
Robert Lindley, Greg Webb, Otis Taylor and Jay Forrest caught easy limits in Louisiana’s Wadefishing Wonderland.[…]
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Wadefishing Wonderland
It was 5:30 in the morning, but John Engelsman was climbing off his bicycle after riding to the Grand Isle beach to check out the conditions as the sun’s first light leaked over the horizon and buddy Larry Langlois cooked bacon and eggs for breakfast.[…]
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Venice Shocker
It was a shocking sight: Grass was matted on the point of the little trenasse north of Main Pass. That was unexpected in Venice, after reports that Hurricane Katrina had ripped up any vestiges of submerged vegetation.[…]
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The Waiting Game
“Get the net” is the phrase most often heard echoing across the waters that surround the beach community of Grand Isle this time of year.[…]
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The Thick of It
Most deer hunters live in the moment. They want to find and take big bucks this weekend.[…]
Fishing
Teflon lubricants may spell trouble
One of the things I enjoy most about writing columns is the feedback I get from the readers. Many times readers will share with me tips and hints that can be very helpful.[…]
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Spade Raid
The specks were finished spawning — scattered and scarce. Tides were low, so the reds were fickle and elusive on the inside.With the warm waters, offshore fishing had moved WAY offshore.[…]
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Skeeter Beaters
In August, when the temptation hits you to run for the air-conditioning, run for the sunscreen instead.[…]