Louisiana Sportsman’s August issue is nearing completion and will be heading to the printers today (July 19). That means the magazine will begin its route to subscribers and newsstands across the state next week.
You’ll want to begin making hunting preparations soon. Let us help you make choices that will pay off when the season starts. This issue also has plenty of great ideas for how to be victorious when battling cobia or tarpon. And to top it off, we’ve got your guide to never leaving Grand Isle empty-handed.
Here’s a look at the lineup:
Island Invitation
More than just a buffer from tropical storms, the Chandeleurs offer some first-class fishing opportunities.
By Rusty Tardo
Calcasieu Heat
Big Lake proper still holds guppy trout in the heat of the summer, but here’s how this veteran guide — and his son — continue catching lunkers.
By Jerald Horst
Cranked!
Marsh bass don’t disappear when during the summer months. In fact, they provide great action for those anglers willing to brave the hot weather.
By John Flores
Ling lessons
Cobia prowl the Louisiana coast this month, and adding a few to the freezer is just a matter of knowing a few tricks of the trade.
By John N. Felsher
Goin’ Downstairs
Summertime doesn’t mean making long hauls, if you know a few deep holes on the MRGO.
By Humberto Fontova
All Pumped Up
Everyone knows testosterone often rules the male psyche. So how does this vital hormone — and the mates they pursue — affect bucks during the rut?
By Tommy Kirkland
A Grand Plan
There’s always something biting out of Grand Isle. All you have to do is get there and have an open mind.
By Chris Ginn
Postage Stamp Plots, Part IV
The experiment with small green patches continues, with new plantings and reviews of new seed varieties.
By Chris Ginn
Promise Keepers
If you want a successful bow hunt on Oct. 1, keep the promises you’re making to yourself right now.
By Chris Ginn
Afternoon Delight
Just go ahead and sleep in. The best tarpon fishing off the mouth of the Mississippi River usually begins after lunch.
By David A. Brown
It’s always football season
Oblong jigheads provide particular presentation benefits. Here are some tips to use them to beef up your bass stringers.
By David A. Brown
The issue also includes important news stories, including the inside story on why fish-attracting oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico are disappearing at an alarming rate — and what is being done to slow down this process.
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Look for the digital version of the August issue to be available in our online store soon!