Fishing Reports
A great day off
On March 20, 2021, Lauren Verrett spent her day off relaxing and fishing on Bayou Teche.
Hunting Reports
The little dog that could
At 19 inches tall at the shoulder, Red Marlin won first place national champion splash dogs and second place super vertical 2016 in Las Vegas. Here he is showing off what he loves to do.
Fishing Reports
Kameron’s camp redfish
Kameron Peltier, 13, caught this redfish at a friend’s camp in Dularge using live minnows.
Columns
Don’t forget trolling as a spring kayak-fishing technique
Pedal power and trolling motors make trolling a winner for spring kayak fishing. It is fairly easy to learn and can be highly productive.[…]
Columns
Lure Review: Egret Baits’ Wedgetail
Egret Baits’ Wedgetails catch plenty of redfish and flounder, as well as speckled trout, from Corpus Christi, Tex., to Florida’s Panhandle.[…]
Features
Artificial ways to herd sheepshead
Live bait gets most of the attention, but sheepshead will hit a couple of relatively new artificials.[…]
Columns
Wild turkeys: It’s tough to add birds
Habitat improvement is a key to efforts at building a huntable turkey flock in your neck of the woods when April arrives.[…]
Columns
Spring fishing: Time for hard plastics
Twitch baits take center stage with Louisiana anglers when April arrives and big speckled trout are on the prowl.[…]
Features
Strategies for spring speckled trout
In April, speckled trout are in transition in south Louisiana marshes, following water that’s clear, warming up and high in salinity.[…]
Features
Hunting property line gobblers
Turkeys often hang out in places you don’t have permission to hunt. Here’s how to deal with gobblers on the next piece of property.[…]
Features
Break the fishing code at Bussey Brake
How will Bussey Brake Reservoir fish once it’s up to speed? A couple of local experts help anglers understand what it will take to succeed.[…]
Bass Class
Female duo enjoying time in male-dominated sport
After 2 years on high-school circuit, Lily Girouard and Sadie Guidry are on their way to the High School B.A.S.S. Nation State Championship.[…]
Fishing Reports
Kynzie’s Dularge redfish
Kynzie Authement, 9, caught this red at her family’s camp in Dularge using live minnows.
Fishing Reports
Redfish at the family camp
Kaylee Authement, 13, caught these reds at her family’s camp in Dularge using live minnows.
Fishing Reports
Korey’s personal best bass
Korey Bourgeois with a 8.4-pound bass, his personal best, caught in Lake Boeuf on Feb. 27, 2021. It was a really great fishing day, with multiple big fish.
Features
Trolling Pontchartrain’s ‘Trestles” to fill the cooler with April trout
Don’t get stuck fishing in one spot. Trolling Lake Pontchartrain’s ‘Trestles’ can shake up some speckled trout in April.[…]