Bass Fishing
Missouri angler takes Toledo Bend 13.3-pounder
After fighting sustained 25-mph southerly winds on Toledo Bend on Tuesday morning, Missouri anglers Lance Wakeland and John Bilgere agreed to get back on the water about 5 p.m.[…]
Columns
Redcicles
As we get deep into winter, many kayak anglers hang up their paddle, preferring to wait until the first signs of spring make thoughts of getting back on the water more appealing.[…]
Hog Hunting
LDWF’s aerial control program nets 54 hogs at Sherburne and Pearl River WMAs
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ aerial control program to shoot feral hogs from a helicopter last week on Sherburne and Pearl River Wildlife Management Areas netted a total of 54 downed pigs, according to the state veterinarian.[…]
Bass Fishing
FLW Series pro lands 11-pound-plus bass near Palo Gaucho Creek on Toledo Bend
FLW series pro Todd Castledine may not fish Toledo Bend very often, but when he does, he definitely makes the most of it.[…]
Coastal Projects
A moving target
It’s already happening. Right now. Low-lying areas along the coast are disappearing and exposing what sits behind to the Gulf of Mexico, which continues pushing further into Louisiana with each passing year.[…]
Coastal Projects
Three to watch
As Louisiana’s coastline continues it’s quiet march inland, creating unprecedented challenges for communities that don’t directly neighbor the Gulf of Mexico, new advocates are cropping up.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Speckled trout bite will get more consistent near Lake Pontchartrain area as water temps rise, guide says
As water temperatures slowly start rising in Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Borgne and the Biloxi Marsh, speckled trout action should begin consistently heating up as well.[…]
Bass Fishing
DeRidder angler catches 10-pounder near South Toledo Bend State Park
On Saturday afternoon, March 8, three hometown buddies from DeRidder decided to fish Toledo Bend’s southern waters.[…]
Bass Fishing
Walker angler catches biggest bass of the season at Toledo Bend
Dennis Lott caught the largest fish of the Toledo Bend Lunker Program’s season Saturday when he reeled in a 12.89-pound monster sitting on a shallow bed in the Housen area.[…]
Bass Fishing
Chikara crankbaits
Bass fishermen are tying on a hot product from Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits. Surprisingly, it isn’t a soft plastic like the ever-popular Senko. In fact, it’s a hard bait with an attitude.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Sumrall, Areceneaux hold on to win Louisiana Sportsman Open Bass Championship
Caleb Sumrall and Jamie Arceneaux plucked more than 20 ½ pounds out of Lake Dauterive yesterday to take the first-day lead of the Louisiana Sportsman Open Bass Championship, and they returned there today to seal the victory and collect the $12,000 first-place prize.[…]
Deer of the Year
Burns wins Yamaha ATV in 2014 Louisiana Sportsman Big Buck Contest
Sometimes it’s just your time. Lady Luck showers her blessing upon you, and you just can’t do anything wrong.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Sumrall, Arceneaux lead after Day 1 of Louisiana Open Bass Championship
Caleb Sumrall wasn’t particularly optimistic about his chances at the Louisiana Open Bass Championship, but a five-fish, 20.57-pound stringer Saturday with partner Jamie Arcenaux has the team in first place after Day 1 at Doiron’s Landing in Stephensville.[…]
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Top-shelf Tackle
They haven’t invented any new fish that we’re aware of, but the fishing industry never lets us down in terms of new products to help us catch all those fish that we know and love.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Shallow trout prefer a straight pull
What good would a small mud boat be if you didn’t know how to catch fish once you got away from everybody else by crossing a shallow flat?[…]
Inshore Fishing
Guide enjoys evening DuLarge bite
For a charter captain, fishing can be a little hectic.
With all the things they’ve got to think about each and every morning to ensure their customers have a fun and productive day on the water, the fun of fishing can sometimes be tough to recall.[…]