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The new Port Eads
For one thing, the modern and comfortable facility set in the middle of the world’s most fertile fishing grounds is not simply Port Eads. It’s now called the Port Eads Marina.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Can you keep bull sharks?
While many people, in Andy Jones’ experience, fish for alligator gar and bull sharks for the excitement that comes with catching hard-fighting fish with mouths full of big teeth, both species are indeed edible and in fact, delicious.[…]
Inshore Fishing
What’s to use for alligator gar bait?
Striped mullet, that’s what.
This isn’t a finesse, artificial lure fishery. Gar and sharks are big, pug-ugly brutes that are looking for mouthfuls of meat.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Step-by-step: How to clean an alligator gar
Alligator gar are encased with an almost impervious layer of scales made of true bone. Here are 8 steps for how to clean them.[…]
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Correct gear essential for deep-water jigging
When fishing the reefs around Lake Pontchartrain, deep-water jigging is definitely the most rewarding way to catch speckled trout.[…]
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Seabrook, Bonnabel worth a look, guide says
To fish the reefs in Lake Pontchartrain, Capt. Ty Hibbs generally launches out of Seabrook, which gives him several good areas to hit before he tries the reefs.[…]
Bass Fishing
Dazzle ‘em with the Damiki rig
Bass anglers know that few scenarios rival the hair-pulling frustration of suspended fish. Maybe it’s largemouth fleeing heavy fishing pressure on their offshore humps and contour breaks; or perhaps we’re talking about Toledo Bend’s spotted bass suspending in open water because they enjoy being difficult.[…]
Redfish
More popping cork pointers
A good topwater bite can offer an entertaining display of ferocity, but at some point the fish shy away from this game. Maybe it’s the intensifying sunlight/heat, fishing pressure or a combination of such factors; but whatever the case, Capt. Ross Montet knows that the fish haven’t necessarily stopped feeding. In his view, you simply need to descend into the water column — and popping corks offer the perfect transitional tool.[…]
Alligator
Alligator safety tips
Alligators are strong animals, so it’s important to use caution when harvesting them. Here are several safety tips to avoid injury.[…]
Redfish
Play the ‘slots’ during redfish tournament
For the uninitiated, redfish tournaments might seem the same as any other rodeo, where the heaviest fish wins. The difference is the introduction of the slot-sized fish; meaning only a certain length fish will do.[…]
Redfish
Livewell tips
Weight deductions of half, to as much as a full pound, are assessed if tournament anglers bring in a dead fish. But it’s a delicate process to keep redfish alive in 90-plus degree temperatures in the blistering heat of Louisiana summers.[…]
Deer Hunting
Best plants for the food plot
Iron clay peas: These are packed with as much as 30 percent protein, and they’re also drought tolerant. You can plant this variety from now throughout the summer, which will provide food until the beginning of bow season, depending on the size of your herd and plot. […]
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Louisiana to field three participants in Hobie Fishing World Championships
Louisiana is known for world-class fishing, so it’s only natural that it also produces world-class kayak anglers. Preparations are under way for the Hobie Fishing World Championship 7, to be held in Amal, Sweden this May.[…]
Field Notes
Topwater troubles?
May is a great month to throw topwater lures for speckled trout all along the coast, and it’s especially true in Big Lake.[…]
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May 2018 ‘Yakin’ best bets
Black Bayou Lake is a premier fishery for bream, and it’s relatively under-fished. Power boats are limited to a 50-hp maximum engine size, and that prohibits the majority of bass boats. Personal watercraft (jet skis) are also prohibited. The lake is well protected by heavy tree cover, and provides perfect paddle craft fishing in a variety of weather conditions.[…]
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New gear review
While a lot of the current splash surrounds pedal-drive kayaks, Jackson’s new Liska model is making waves for those that prefer traditional paddle ‘yaks. Born from the wildly popular Cuda series, the Liska offers many features and upgrades that make it perfect for kayak anglers looking to ply inshore waterways and even nearshore saltwater adventures.[…]