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This swimbait catches more fish
In this Sportsman TV video, Capt. Charlie Thomason with Bayou Charters tries out a new swimbait on redfish and speckled trout.[…]
Fishing Reports
Big catfish from the Atchafalaya River
David Roberie caught this 74-pound blue cat on cut shad after just 5 minutes from anchoring in the Atchafalaya River near Simmesport.
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LDWF accepting applications for 2021 White Lake WCA teal hunt lottery
The LDWF is accepting applications for nine lottery teal hunts on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area in Vermilion Parish.[…]
Fishing Reports
Finally a flounder
Chris Russo hooked his first flounder in over 20 years in the MRGO. Chris Russo holds up a beautiful Lake Borgne redfish.
Fishing Reports
Lake Borgne redfish
This Lake Borgne redfish was caught by Kevin Henry.
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Kayakers can go farther, stay longer
Wendell Dietz built a small house boat in order to maximize his fishing time and extend his kayak fishing range.[…]
Fishing Reports
Rat red from a ‘yak
Lex Poindexter shared this photo from his first kayak fishing trip with friends, Coco and David, on June 26, 2021. This redfish was hooked on a Z-Man Jerk ShadZ on a Matrix Goldeneye jig head
Fishing Reports
Grandson’s first fish
On June 18, 2021, Ethan Meyer-Vollenweider caught his first redfish while on vacation with his Paw Paw at Wolf Lake in Foley, Alabama. The smile on his face says it all.
Fishing Reports
Giant gar in Lake Maurepas
I am an avid alligator gar fisherman looking to spread awareness about the species. Most of the time when alligator gar are caught they are disregarded as “trash fish,” but this couldn’t be farther from
Fishing
LDWF is now accepting applications for Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops this fall
The LDWF and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation are teaming up to present Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops this fall.[…]
Fishing Reports
Andrew’s big bluegill
The big bluegill was caught by 10-year-old Andrew Cancienne in Houma.
Field Reports
Wrestling reds in dirty water
On this episode of DockSide TV, Chas Champagne and the crew target redfish in filthy water conditions using products from Matrix Shad.[…]
Fishing Reports
Sabine River trophy
Nicholas Gorum with a 7-pound, 3-ounce black bass he caught using a fluke on April 22, 2021 on the Sabine River. It was released after the photo.
Fishing Reports
Bull red at the long rocks out of Hopedale
Geoff Karpa caught this 46-inch bull redfish out at the MRGO long rocks on July 3 with cut bait on bottom. The fish was estimated to be around 50 pounds and was promptly released after
Fishing Reports
First snapper of 2021
Abbie Bayham, of Team GTS, hooked her first red snapper of the year on a trip out of Cocodrie.
Fishing Reports
Fourchon bull red
Alexis Cook caught this 32-pound bull red near Port Fourchon. She would have had 2nd place in the Golden Meadow/Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo, but missed the scales. She’s also 20 weeks pregnant. 😊