Willie Lee wins derby

September 21, 2022 Field Reporter Fishing Reports

Six-year-old Willie Lee aka “Hammer Time” caught this 3.10 pound bass from Bayou Lacombe on a Booyah Pad Crasher to win an evening derby against 7 men.

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Wills with his first tripletail

Bass are great fish to pursue in a kayak no matter your skill level. Prevalent across the state, there is surely a bass fishing spot near where you live. Armed with one rod and a small assortment of tackle, Mark Smith brought this 8-pound bass to the kayak.

Dust off that kayak

April 7, 2026 Chris Holmes Bass Fishing, Columns, Newsletters, Paddles 'N Puddles

Now is the time to dust of your kayak and get out there. The weather is warming and great springtime fishing is here.[…]

Marsh bass in this area have come storming back

April 22, 2026 Todd Masson Field Reports

Conditions couldn’t be a whole lot better for these fish, and the bass population has absolutely EXPLODED![…]

This lady angler wore a big smile after getting her hands on a big crappie while fishing late last spring with veteran Living the Dream Guide Service guide Matt Loetscher at Toledo Bend.

Toledo Bend is the total package in April

March 31, 2026 Matthew Loetscher Crappie/Bream, Fishing Hotspots, Newsletters

Anglers will find quality bass and crappie fishing opportunities take center stage in April at Toledo Bend.[…]

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