Fishing
Wingman Plus vacuum sealer perfect for hunters, fishermen
If you’re looking for a vacuum sealer made specifically with a hunter or fisherman in mind, look no further than the Wingman Plus from FoodSaver. […]
Hunting
Benchmade knives last a lifetime
A gift of a knife for Father’s Day might conjure up images of traditional blades and a stag handle — and those are great — but Benoit said a practical, hardworking knife that dad can use every day also makes an excellent choice.[…]
General
Yeti Rambler bottles and drink accessories
All things Yeti remain extremely popular, and Lea Benoit with Bowie Outfitters said the Rambler water bottles which came out this spring are no exception.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF accepting cadet applications for September training academy
If you’ve ever thought about becoming an enforcement agent for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, a new class of up to 23 cadets will begin training in September at the Waddill Outdoor Education Center in Baton Rouge. […]
Fishing Tournaments
22nd ASA Fishing Rodeo slated for Sunday, June 12
The 22nd annual ASA Fishing Rodeo — which raises funds for students seeking a degree in Motor Vehicle Technology at Delgado Community College — will be held this Sunday, June 12 out of Breton Sound Marina.[…]
Bass Fishing
Gibson man cited for allegedly being over the limit of bass
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited a Gibson man on Sunday for allegedly being in possession of 26 bass in Terrebonne Parish on Sunday.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
Turtle Bayou and Orange Grove
Dear Capt. Paul:
I have been the target of several jokes about fishing the Turtle Bayou and Orange Grove fishing area for freshwater fish. My “friends” keep telling me that I would need a very good mapping GPS unit supplemented with aerial or topographical maps to find my way in and out of these area[…]
Fishing
Faulty grounding often the culprit with boat trailer issues
Anyone who tows a boat trailer often enough either has, or will, experience issuess with the trailer’s lights. Either one turn signal doesn’t work, the brake lights don’t work, they work intermittently, or they show no signs of life at all. A number of factors could be the problem, and more often than not, one specific culprit is to blame.[…]
Fishing
Don’t clean reels too well: Hold off the suds
Keeping fishing reels in good working order is essential for saltwater anglers, and the best way to do that is to rinse them thoroughly with fresh water after every saltwater fishing trip. And this should be accomplished as soon as possible. […]
Columns
Cajun slams abound at PaddlePalooza XIII
Twelve years and 13 tournaments later, PaddlePalooza XIII proves kayak tournaments in South Louisiana are the real deal.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Free-line live croakers this month for big Grand Isle specks
June is typically a banner month for speckled trout on Grand Isle, but don’t plan on enjoying the island life and sleeping in if you intend on catching specks this month.[…]
Bass Fishing
Muddy-water bass fishing tactics
Summertime rains can really ruin a fishing trip, especially when your lake of choice collects water from a large drainage area.[…]
Fishing
6 ways to keep bait, fish alive longer
Whether the fish you’re trying to keep healthy are in the bait tank or in the livewell, there are several tricks that you can use to keep them alive — or at least tasty — during the summer, and they all boil down to one thing: oxygen levels.[…]
Columns
Matrix Mullet topwater lure hits the market
After almost 10 months of on-the-water experimentation — and countless hook changes, weight adjustments and buoyancy tweaks — Matrix Shad soft plastic paddletail creator Chas Champagne last week rolled out a brand new topwater lure called the Matrix Mullet that’s already developing quite a reputation for snagging big speckled trout.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
How to double up on crappie
With the exception of largemouth bass and catfish, guide Maynard Edwards of Lexington, N.C., has given up on using just one bait or lure at a time.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lure Review: LiveTarget’s sunfish
Apparently startled, certainly rattled, a small, injured bream swam to the surface, zigged and zagged in the scattered grass, jumped a little and landed sideways before continuing to move erratically until it settled back into the water to meet its fate.[…]