Fishing
What is your life worth?
A few issues back, we looked at emergency locator beacons that use the international search and rescue satellite system, and I mentioned that there is another choice, the SPOT satellite GPS messenger.[…]
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The Cajun Bird
Telltale leaves on the ground in layers do not crackle underfoot, the sort of commotion that puts resident wildlife on alert. The air, rinsed by the northern showers, is clear and crisp.[…]
Columns
Ethanol problems are on the rise
In June 2009, I wrote a column warning about the problems that many boaters were experiencing due to the use of ethanol-blended gasoline.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
Mapping software forms a base for Edge files
Dear Capt. Paul:
I just bought a Lowrance HDS 5. What mapping software is the best for our area for typical Southeast Louisiana fishing? From what I understand, with your product I need good mapping software and I add the waypoints from your package?[…]
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Yes, Louisiana does have other bass
A large segment of Louisiana’s freshwater fishing community has become obsessed with black bass, almost to the exclusion of interest in other fish. Two species of black bass live in Louisiana waters, the largemouth and the spotted.[…]
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Colorado ranch offers romantic adventure
Thirty years. That’s how long Lisa and I have been happily married. And almost as long since our last trip to Colorado.[…]
Other Hunting
From the archive: Bow Wow bushytails
One advantage I had growing up out on the rural route was an early introduction to hunting. I was blessed with a dad who hunted and who saw the advantages of introducing his two sons to the sport not long after we were out of diapers.[…]
News Breaker
Turkey season looks mediocre, biologist says
When ducks have a good hatch, hunters reap the rewards within a few months. The same definitely cannot be said for wild turkeys and the hunters who pursue them.[…]
General
ZipVac: King Filet vacuum storage bags
ZipVac now offers even more versatility in vacuum storage with it King Filet vacuum packing bags. The 14-inch-by-30-inch bags will protect big fish from freezer burn, or it can also be used to keep the elements away from hunting and fishing gear.[…]
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A crankbait you can flip like a jig?
Want to get your hands on a new lipless crankbait the manufacturer says can be used in the conventional way as well as, hold on to your boat’s bench seat, flipping it like a jig?[…]
Columns
Time for the Tenth Legion to make ready
It’s never fun spending the holidays at the hospital, but I guess it is worse when you know a loved one is not coming home. My wife’s father, Robert H. Parks Sr. (better known as PawPaw), died on New Years Day.[…]
Inshore Fishing
White Lake fishing permits up for grabs
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is now accepting applications for a lottery drawing for fishing permit access to the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA) between March 15 and Aug. 15, 2011.[…]
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Sac-a-lait Season!
Weather and water levels, temperature and color will determine where you’ll find sac-a-lait this month.[…]
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Deer of the Year
Louisiana hunters over the past few years have produced more and more big bucks, and the state’s top deer biologist said there seems to be a simple reason for the increase of monster deer.[…]
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Hidden Talons
The end for the big swamp rabbit came quickly and silently. Without warning, a shadow fell from the sky into the dense brush. The first shadow was followed by a second one, just as silent.[…]
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Risk vs. Reward
The last two Bassmaster Classics that were held in New Orleans opened some eyes as to just how good we have it here in South Louisiana. This one will open the rest of them.[…]