Field Notes
A closer look at the Bartholomew/Chemin-A-Haut connection
A section of the old Bartholomew channel was dammed off years ago. Known as “The Cut-off,” it offers fishing for bass, crappie and bream.[…]
Bass
Bass Fishing
Lure Review: Sucka Punch
Inspired and designed by bass pro Tyler Rivet, the Sucka Punch presents a different profile and a hook slot on the side.[…]
Big Bass
Loreauville angler lands 11.22-pound hawg on last-minute Caney trip
Noah Louviere of Loreauville was fishing at Caney Lake with his brother-in-law, Connor Nimrod, on Dec. 21 when he hooked an 11.22-pound bass.[…]
Field Reports
Marsh Man Masson crushed the fish at this hotspot
On a trip to the marshes of lower Plaquemines Parish, Jeff Bruhl and Marsh Man Masson landed chunky bass from almost the very first cast.[…]
Bass Fishing
A plan for January bassin’ on the Calcasieu River
Ron Castille explains how to fish on the Calcasieu River from the Moss Bluff public ramp south to the Saltwater Barrier at West Lake.[…]
Columns
The fish are biting, but kayakers should be prepared
Kayak fishing in the winter can be fun and rewarding, but common sense must be applied. Carry some type of emergency bag.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bass wishes at Toledo Bend
Toledo Bend bass anglers are hoping for a January with warmer weather and a rising pool level to start off 2024.[…]
Field Reports
Winter marsh rat reds
In this video, Chas Champagne chases cold winter redfish in the marshes of Louisiana using products from Matrix Shad.[…]
Big Bass
Dark, Struben catch probable record five-bass limit on Caney Lake
Colby Dark and Gage Struben had their hands full when they caught five heavy bass on Dec. 28 at Caney Lake.[…]
Big Bass
Reader Report: Rescued rod, new kayak lead Triche to 10-pounder
Connor Triche, 12, of Madisonville used the kayak he bought with his own money to land this largemouth bass that weighed 10 pounds 2 ounces.[…]
Bass Class
Alexandria Senior High team is on a mission to be at the top of the game
Alexandria Senior High School Fishing Team members Nicholas England and Tyler Medica are on a mission to win Angler(s) of the Year.[…]
Big Bass
Caney Lake gives up 42.10-pound bag to Nimrod
ULM Fishing Team angler Connor Nimrod hooked and boated five bass weighing 42.10 pounds while fishing a tournament at Caney Lake.[…]
Bass Fishing
Turn about is fair play; today George gets to tell his own fishing tale
George gets the chance to tell his side of a fishing story, uninhibited by the words of his famous outdoor writer fishing partner.[…]
Bass Fishing
The 10-pound bass club
In fishing, it is all about landing a double digit bass. Many Louisiana anglers find them at Caney Lake, Toledo Bend and Bussey Brake.[…]
Bass Fishing
Tchefuncte River puzzle
Working the river between fronts and identifying the bait of choice will make a December day of fishing the Tchefuncte River more enjoyable.[…]
Bass Fishing
Mild temps will have Toledo Bend bass anglers clocking in
Even on colder days at Toledo Bend, take note that a 2- to 3-degree bump in the water temp can boost bass fishing success.[…]