Crappie/Bream
Duckett Fishing’s Crappie Slayer Rod
The updated Crappie Slayer includes two all new models in 7-foot-5 and 7-foot-6, capitalizing on the newest trends in crappie fishing.[…]
Crappie
Bass Fishing
Hit Toledo Bend’s creeks for fall fishing
October is when the fall bite for bass usually gets pretty hot and heavy at Toledo Bend. Crappie fishing ought to improve considerably.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Fall patterns for slab sac-a-lait
Ray Miller of Madisonville fishes sac-a-lait year-round and knows the fish won’t be in the same stage of their fall transition every October.[…]
Bass Fishing
Fall transition starts at Toledo Bend
The cooler the September days, the more and more bass push into drains and creek channel bends across the lake.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
New fishing regulations in the Saline-Larto Complex beginning Sept. 20
Beginning Sept. 20, 2026, new recreational fishing regulations for black bass and crappie will take effect in the Saline-Larto Complex.[…]
Columns
Bobby Garland Slab Stalk’R
The Bobby Garland Crappie Baits Slab Stalk’R will catch slabs if finicky crappie aren’t eating the Baby Shad.[…]
Bass Fishing
Summer bass tactics for Toledo Bend
August fishing techniques and patterns for bass and crappie on Toledo Bend aren’t much different than in July.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
New fishing regulations in the Atchafalaya Basin and nearby waterbodies beginning Aug. 1
Beginning Aug. 1, 2026, new recreational fishing regulations for black bass and crappie will take effect in portions of the Atchafalaya Basin.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Crank up the dial on summer crappie
Crappie are notorious for being super selective about artificial baits, and summertime normally only makes them even more difficult to catch.[…]
Bass Fishing
Stirring up action at Toledo Bend
Crankbaits and big plastic worms take center stage when bass fishing at Toledo Bend during the month of June.[…]
Bass Fishing
Spring fishing at Toledo Bend
If Toledo Bend’s pool level stays around 168 feet, Matthew Loetscher expects pretty good fishing success for both bass and sac-a-lait.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Millennium Marine R100 SpyderLok Gen 2
The Millennium Marine R100 SpyderLok Gen 2 is a rod holder system designed specifically for spider rigging and multi-rod trolling techniques.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Toledo Bend is the total package in April
Anglers will find quality bass and crappie fishing opportunities take center stage in April at Toledo Bend.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Lake D’Arbonne turning hot for big slabs
One of the top crappie lakes in Louisiana, Lake D’Arbonne should produce some excellent crappie catches this spring as the water warms.[…]
Field Reports
Whacking Louisiana’s legendary swamp crappie!
Marsh Man Masson, Chris Macaluso and Jeff Bruhl caught a mess of panfish while fishing the Atchafalaya Basin.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LWF Commission adopts NOI to modify crappie and black bass regulations on the Saline-Larto Complex
The LWFC adopted a notice of intent to modify current crappie and black bass regulations on the Saline-Larto Complex.[…]