Columns
Are trophy trout making big return to Venice waters?
Big speckled trout have made a pretty good appearance in the waters around Venice the past three years. Will it continue and/or get better?[…]
Newsletters
Features
Fishing family pulls up stakes, moves from Louisiana to Alabama
Long-time owners of Big Lake Guide Service, Jeff and Mary Poe, set up shop in Alabama after spending 35 years putting Louisiana anglers on plenty of fish.[…]
Field Reports
Captain Charlie’s Post Storm Update in Hopedale
After the recent Tropical Storm Christobal and a late-season cold front, Captain Charlie Thomason is happy to report that fishing is getting back to normal.[…]
Bass Fishing
Froggin’ is Rivet’s strong suit in June
Bass pro Tyler Rivet is very serious about his penchant and passion for catching bass on plastic frogs, namely Scum Frog Pro Series models.[…]
Field Reports
Surf Fishing on a Windy Day
Capt. Ty Hibbs and his crew hit the surf in Grand Isle and even though the wind was blowing and the waves were kicking, they got on some really nice trout.[…]
Newsletters
Catching speckled trout with double rigs
On this segment of Sportsman TV, Capt. Charlie Thomason will be fishing double rigs for trout. Double rig fishing can be extremely productive.[…]
Bass Fishing
Greg Hackey’s favorite June bass baits
Don’t be afraid to tie on a crankbait around heavy cover. Greg Hackney’s go-to lure for June is a Strike King KVD 1.5 or 2.5. Baits with two treble hooks.[…]
Big Bass
Two more additions to the 10-pound Toledo Bend club
Ville Platte’s Jake Ortego and Henry West of Mermentau both caught bass over 10 pounds while fishing at Toledo Bend in May.[…]
Bass Fishing
Versatile Senko is bass pro’s favorite June bait
From Caddo Lake to Lake Seminole, Toledo Bend and Lake Sam Rayburn, bass pro Randy Allen of GIlliam will use a Zoom Super Fluke in June.[…]
Columns
Texas Eye jig changes your lure presentation
The author has added a new, improved jighead to the arsenal he takes to the water when he’s targeting trophy speckled trout.[…]
Columns
Species spotlight: Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin tuna swim throughout all the tropical and subtropical oceans of the earth. These big, bluewater fish are fun to catch and quite tasty.[…]
Bass Fishing
Mister Twister Sassy Swimmer
The Mister Twister Sassy Swimmer is a great jig and spinnerbait trailer, but it also works great for bass when rigged by itself.[…]
Bass Fishing
Toledo Bend guide expects great bass fishing in June
Higher water gives Toledo Bend anglers more options for bass in June. Idle around focusing on your electronics to pick out ridges, creeks and drains.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
MRGO rocks, outer bays will produce numbers in June
Huge numbers of smaller, male speckled trout await Shell Beach anglers in June. They should target the MRGO rocks and outer bays.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Grand Isle is a must-fish destination in June
Grand Isle is a must-fish south Louisiana hotspot in June. Redfish can be caught in the marshes, and speckled trout can be found near the beaches.[…]
Newsletters
Sight-fishing redfish with spinnerbaits
In this Sportsman TV segment, Capt. Charlie Thomason goes chasing after hungry redfish with spinnerbaits. He is visibly seeing the fish he casts to.[…]