Fishing
Why anodes are crucial to outboard motors
Whenever two different metals are connected together — whether physically or electrically — and then immersed in saltwater, they become a battery.[…]
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Fishing
Jackson Kayaks
Jackson fishing kayaks are designed by fishermen, for fishermen. Innovative designs make gear handling and storage ultra convenient. Comfortable seats, stable hulls and unique colors make Jackson a leader in the kayak fishing market.[…]
Offshore Fishing
Drift-line for more and bigger snapper
If you learn to fish the drift-line technique of presenting a bait slowly and gently to red snapper, you can catch more of them on every trip.[…]
Fishing
Ocean Kayak
Ocean is a pioneer in the world of sit-on-top kayaks. With a fleet of specifically dedicated fishing kayaks, Ocean brings decades of kayak manufacturing innovations to anglers.[…]
Offshore Fishing
How to boat big snapper
Orange Beach’s Art Jones said that pointing the rod tip at the water allows you to bring the rod straight up over your head when you get a red snapper bite.[…]
Fishing
Pelican
The new Pelican Premium line was designed for anglers who want to invest a little more in their kayak but expect the same incredible value that is synonymous with the Pelican brand.[…]
Field Notes
More techniques for catching big red snapper
Capt. Art Jones of Orange Beach, Ala., shares his techniques for catching big red snapper, including the bait and line to use. […]
Bass Fishing
Going out on top — Tips on how to fish topwater lures
“Topwater bass fishing isn’t all that complicated,” Stephen Mitchell explained. “You just got to figure out what they want. Sometimes they want it really erratic. Sometimes, like today, they like it chug-and-stop style.” […]
Offshore Fishing
Chumsicle
Biloxi’s Capt. Mike Moore’s favorite way to catch snapper is with a chumsicle — a fish popsicle that’s fished on a downrigger.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bass-fishing seasons of Lake Larto
Bass fishing is good year round on Larto, according to the Mitchells.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Hurricane Katrina actually helped the Trestles hold lunker trout
Before the Great Storm That Shall Not Be Named, Highway 11 was known as the lunker producer in eastern Lake Pontchartrain.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Best chinquapin baits
Effective artificial lures for chinquapin include hair jigs (for instance the Poppa Chops), as well as Johnson, Betts or H&H Beetle Spins.[…]
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Stafford’s late season observations and tactics
Randy Stafford has been turkey hunting in Louisiana since he was a youngster — even when there was a very small population that could be hunted.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Tippets
The first week of April will be Easter break for many students. What better time to take a youngster fly fishing than this month?[…]
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Public lands available for late season hunting
For the most part, Louisiana state WMAs have a very shortened season, yet arguably the late season tactics offered here may apply just after opening weekend depending upon the amount of hunters on any specific area.[…]
Fishing
Hobie Kayak
As the inventor of the revolutionary Mirage Drive pedal propulsion system, Hobie is the leader in pedal-powered fishing kayaks.[…]