Fishing
Body of kayaker found in Lake Charles on May 3, LDWF says
Search crews Friday evening found the body of a 24-year-old Texas man in Lake Charles, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Fishing
Status of ethanol-free gasoline in Southeast Louisiana unclear
An official with Southeast Louisiana’s largest producer of ethanol-free gasoline in Chalmette said media reports stating the facility is ceasing production of conventional gas are untrue, but a May 6 email obtained by LouisianaSportsman.com indicates conventional gas will no longer be available to refinery distributors effective June 4.[…]
Fishing
Ethanol harmful to outboards, expert says
The biggest problem with gasoline blended with ethanol is that it’s hygroscopic, meaning it is attracted to water, self-described ethanol critic Alton “Pete” Landry said.[…]
Bass Fishing
Three Louisiana fishing holes make Bassmaster’s Top 100 list
Each year the folks at Bassmaster Magazine rank the Top 100 bass-fishing destinations in the country, and this year three Louisiana waters made the cut.[…]
Bass Fishing
Natchitoches angler catches 10.65-pounder at Toledo Bend
Buzz Dranguet and his fishing partner Jimmy Mitchell didn’t plan on keeping any bass last Friday at Toledo Bend, but that was before they landed a lunker in the Six Mile area.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF seeking up to 30 cadets for summer training academy
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will begin training a new class of up to 30 cadets this summer to fill game warden vacancies around the state.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Redfish action better on the west side at Cypremort Point
Redfish and speckled trout action has been dependent on the wind and being able to find clean water out of Cypremort Point, according to a local guide.[…]
Bass Fishing
Cajun Baby finishes 12th at Bassmaster Elite stop on Toledo Bend
A great week of fishing shallow points and pockets on the outer edges of the main lake at Toledo Bend couldn’t have come at a better time for Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cliff Crochet.[…]
Bass Fishing
The Cajun Baby makes the Top 12 at Toledo Bend
Pierre Part’s Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cliff Crochet turned in a 5-fish sack weighing a hefty 20-6 Saturday afternoon to qualify for the Top 12 and a chance to win the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster stop at Toledo Bend on Sunday. […]
Bass Fishing
Two Louisiana anglers make Top 50 at Bassmaster Elite on Toledo Bend
Two of the three Louisiana Bassmaster Elite Series pros advanced to the Top 50 in the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite event at Toledo Bend.[…]
Events & Announcements
Old Highway 11 reopened on Pearl River WMA, LDWF says
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has reopened Old Highway 11 on Pearl River Wildlife Management Area in St. Tammany Parish.[…]
Bass Fishing
Louisiana’s Bassmaster Elite pros after Day 1 at Toledo Bend
Two of the three Louisiana Bassmaster Elite Series pros are in good shape after Day 1 at the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend.[…]
Contents
Super-sized Specks — Best locations to catch trophy trout
They haunt our dreams and are the constant subjects of many Internet legends and hoaxes.[…]
Bass Fishing
Chatter box — How to use vibe jigs to catch more bass
This is not subtle. It’s not finesse. But it’s one of bass fishing’s bolder, attention-craving baits.[…]
Bass Fishing
Angler’s Choice — Expert tips for Lake D’Arbonne bass fishing
The bass spawn is over on Lake D’Arbonne, so put up your rods and reels, pack up those lures and catch up on your honey-do list.[…]
Columns
More saltwater fish research? Why?
Scientific research is vital to ensuring that our hunting and fishing regulations are effectively conserving the natural resources of the state we all love. And normally I’m all for more study.[…]