Inshore Fishing
The good, the bad, the ugly and the dangerous
Whenever hurricanes or big tropical storms blow through our area the fishing action often increases.[…]
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Inshore Fishing
Best equipment
Both fly rods and spinning rigs are suitable for fishing out of a kayak. I used a Shimano Spirex SR-2500RE spinning reel with 8-pound Stren monofilament on a 7-foot Cabela’s Classic rod in medium action.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Kajun Custom Kayaking Company
The Kajun Custom Kayaking Company was formed by friends Corey Coghlan, Andrew Chidlow and Dan Garrett. The trio attended LSU together, and afterwards spent about a year developing the K12 kayak.[…]
Deer Hunting
The right glass
Lightweight binoculars are a must when hunting deer in the marsh, particularly in October.[…]
Deer Hunting
Nutra deer attracts marsh deer
It’s impossible to put food plots in marshes, for obvious reasons. Plus the marsh is a virtual smorgasbord of deer food.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Dularge redfish get even thicker during December
While October may be a transition month for redfish moving from deep bayous to shallow lakes, Absolute Fishing Charters’ Capt. Marty LaCoste knows there is another transition redfish go through later in the year.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Isaac’s contrasting wind directions delayed Dularge fish recovery
The earth is a resilient thing. It has a way of cleansing itself after it inflicts its own devastation, and there’s probably no better example of this than how quickly fishing picks up along the coast of Louisiana after a hurricane.[…]
Other Hunting
Smoke bombs unusual but effective squirrel-hunting accessory
When pressed if he had any tricks a squirrel hunter might be able to take into the woods, Simsboro squirrel hunter Sid Havard suggested taking along a pocketful of smoke bombs and a rag.[…]
Other Hunting
Fried squirrel, biscuits and gravy make a great meal
Squirrels have even less respect in the kitchen than they do in the woods. But that doesn’t stop Sid Havard from enjoying one of his favorite meals after he kills a mess of squirrels.[…]
Deer Hunting
Moreland’s Desirable Dozen
The following is a list of 12 woody species that I believe the deer manager should key on in the management program.[…]
Deer Hunting
East Feliciana Parish stomach samples
East Feliciana Parish stomach samples[…]
Inshore Fishing
Louisiana Fly Fishing Records
Want to be in the record books? While some species boast impressive weights, others are more modest and can be topped.[…]
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Playing the wind in layout boats
With your safe shooting zone somewhat limited when using these small boats, setting up properly with given wind conditions becomes paramount.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Pier Rules and Regulations
1. Pier Entrance fees shall be $3.00 for individuals 12 and older for fishing from the pier; visitors 12 and over who do not wish to fish from the Pier will be charged $1.00; and children under 12 can enter for free.[…]
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Season forecast looks great, biologist says
With the breeding population estimates always playing a huge factor in predicting how the season shapes up, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Waterfowl Study Leader Larry Reynolds said this year’s teal season has the potential to be a memorable one.[…]
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Identification a must in early season
Another topic that both Gauthier and Locascio adamantly insist on is the ability to identify the birds you are meant to shoot.[…]