Fishing
Just how stupid are we?
The button under the plastic safety cover on the front of your VHF radio can help save your life, or it can do nothing at all — it’s up to you.[…]
April 2011
Columns
S&W’s M&P “Pro” is more than a competition pistol
The announcement was all over the airwaves. A convict had escaped from a small town jail about 25 miles north of our rural community, and the local police were warning everyone in the area to lock their doors and exercise more caution until he was apprehended.[…]
Columns
Grunting is over, gobbling has begun
For the most part, the 2010-11 deer season is over, although I still have scrape cameras out in Pointe Coupee Parish (Upper Area 6), and no doubt will have photographs of antlered bucks on them during the middle of March and possibly into mid-April.[…]
Bass Fishing
Fish Toledo Bend in April for spawning bass
I’ve picked Toledo Bend for April, because I’m competing in a Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament there this month, and I hope to place in the money.[…]
Currents
Were closures a boon to fisheries?
Conservation of renewable natural resources is a tricky thing.
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Fishing
AccuDepth Counter Reel
The AccuDepth ADICV25W is a first-of-its-kind reel featuring hybrid solar/battery power to operate a digital line counter system and display.[…]
Hunting
ThermaCell
Just in time for turkey season, ThermaCELL is introducing a newly designed hand-held Appliance. […]
Fishing
Wet Circuits Power Strip
The new water-resistant power strip from Wet Circuits is made of protective materials which allow for continued indoor/outdoor use of plugged-in machines when faced with rain, snow, or an accidental spill.[…]
Fishing
Berkley HAVOC
Designed by B.A.S.S. Elite Series Pro Bobby Lane, the new Berkley HAVOC 4-inch Craw Fatty gives anglers a craw bait that is versatile enough to fish with any technique.[…]
Bass Fishing
Pinnacle baitcasters
Pinnacle’s all-metal, incredibly smooth Tournament Class Performa baitcasters offer bass anglers the highest levels of precision, durability and performance all at an affordable price. […]
Contents
Catching Sugarcane
Sgt. Duane Taylor sat in the chilly morning air listening to volleys of shotgun blasts in the greentree reservoir on Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area.[…]
Bass Fishing
Drag Kings
Stephen Johnston isn’t one to stir up trouble, but the Louisiana-Texas bass guide won’t hesitate to stir up the bottom. In fact, he says a little silt shaking does wonders for attracting Bayou State bass in muddy southern waters.[…]
Columns
Water leaks in the bilge can be difficult to diagnose
I was recently contacted by a reader with a problem. He is concerned because every time he removes the drain plug from his boat after a typical fishing trip there is an excessive amount of water accumulation in the bilge of the boat.[…]
Contents
Season of Plenty
It was still dark as guide Kevin Beach’s big 33-foot catamaran zipped down Tiger Pass near Venice. Anthony Puglia had pulled his head down into his jacket like a turtle retracting its head into its shell.[…]
Contents
Dirty Water Delight
Artie’s bellows in the den brought Eddie and Brenda rushing in from the back deck.“What on earth?!” Brenda gasped while stretching over Eddie’s shoulder for a look.[…]
Bass Fishing
Grass Equals Bass
Look for Stephen Johnston most days from March to November, and you’ll probably find him mowing the grass. Mind you, he’s not running a lawn-care crew; rather, he’s fishing the vast vegetation that dominates the southern end of Toledo Bend.[…]