Louisiana Sportsman

July 29, 2026

Flat Out Easy Fishing

September 23, 2004 Humberto Fontova

Three notes into the hail call, and they turned. They did a little jig in fact, wagging their wings frantically for a second, then dipping. Looked almost like they’d hit an invisible net.[…]

Fish on the Fringe

September 23, 2004 Rusty Tardo

Blame it on the river.

Summer trout fishing, the passion of thousands of Southeast Louisiana anglers, has been inconsistent. And maybe inconsistent is too nice a word.[…]

With autumn comes more outdoor options

September 23, 2004 Todd Masson

Here in Sportsman’s Paradise, we are not without outdoor options during any season of the year. Before an outing, the average outdoorsman has to decide what type of species he’ll fish and where he’ll launch to do it.[…]

Changing Gear

September 23, 2004 Kevin Natali

Well if you fish anywhere, you are constantly dealing with change. The weather, tides, water clarity, etc., can all change without a moment’s notice.[…]

Sandy Point heats up in September

September 23, 2004 Captain Paul Titus

Dear Capt. Paul:

I would like to learn to fish the Sandy Point area. Do you have the GPS coordinates for Sandy Point? Any coordinates would be appreciated.[…]

Cover: August 2004-Fishing

August 27, 2004 Louisiana Sportsman

Cobia are just one of many species of offshore fish that can’t resist live pinfish.[…]

Down on the Bayou

August 23, 2004 Andy Crawford

But Oak Grove’s Mike Lee trudged through the swampy area, slipping across sloughs with his climbing stand on his back.[…]

Money for coast not nearly enough

August 4, 2004 Todd Masson

“O.K., Mr. Jones, I have some good news for you, and I have some bad news,” says your doctor. “The bad news is you have a fatal disease and will be dead in a couple of months.[…]

Dirty batteries have shorter lives

August 4, 2004 Allan Tarvid

Have you ever wiped that wet, sticky looking mess off the top of a battery and then come back a short time later only to see it wet again?[…]

Important work may slow Timbalier fishing

August 4, 2004 Richard Hartman

Those of you who like to fish the Isle Dernieres and Timbalier chain of barrier islands will be happy to hear that another member of the island chain is about to have some significant restoration work done to it.[…]

Smart anglers fishing Knuckle-Heads

August 4, 2004 Don Shoopman

Creek Chub’s first new product in 20 years was worth the wait. Just ask Andy Mnichowski of Marerro, a 13-year veteran saltwater fishing guide who owns Venice’s Fish-On Charters.[…]