February 2019 Archives - Louisiana Sportsman

Camp chef cooks Creole seafood classics

This Barbecue shrimp and sweet potato grits recipe offers the contrasting tastes of spicy and sweet, while David Rouse’s corn and crab bisque makes a hearty meal on a cold winter’s night. […]

The heads of two big bucks taken in violation of the daily limit on Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge last November.

Noteworthy poaching violations of 2018-19 season

Keith LaCaze

Here’s a look at some wildlife violation cases from this previous fall, along with sentencing in a baiting case. All are well worth mentioning, and are a reminder that protecting wildlife resources is a never-ending job. […]

Rat-L-Trap’s new MR-6 crankbait

Don Shoopman

Rat-L-Trap’s new MR-6 crankbait has everything in it tour anglers want, including a low-pitched knocking sound unlike the rattle of a Rat-L-Trap. […]

New speckled trout column debuts

Chris Bush

New column will help you to become a more well-rounded speckled trout fisherman. […]

Zachary Brazda of Arnaudville caught a 9.4-pound beauty, while fishing a Carencro Bass Club tournament.

Lake Fausse Pointe Borrow pit hawgs

Don Shoopman

More and more big bass are coming from the borrow pits along the West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee from Lake Fausse Pointe State Park south along what is locally known as the Borrow Pit Canal. […]

Brian Epstein with a nice Delacroix speck.

Ten minute trout: Delacroix

Rusty Tardo

Three Delacroix lakes, all a mere 10 minutes from the dock, that you should focus on for February speckled trout. […]

2018-19 Deer of the Year

louisianasportsman

Since deer season cranked up last fall, Louisiana Sportsman has written up almost 50 stories about big buck harvested all across the Bayou State. […]

Ten minute trout: Chalmette

Rusty Tardo

A 10-minute run from the dock to find speckled trout is a definite possibility this month at Chalmette. […]

Medium swimbaits make highly effective search tools for finding big fish.

Swimbaits key for prespawn success

David A. Brown

These swimbaits will serve your bass plan well in the spring months. […]

Capt. Marty LaCoste says the fish can roam the entire lake, but his favorite areas include the west and south sides.

Dularge offers close trout action

Joel Masson

A convenient and easy area to target speckled trout this month is Dularge’s Lake DeCade. […]

Some days it is best to stay home and organize your gear. But if you choose your days carefully, you can find some excellent kayak fishing during February.

It’s a secret in the kayak fishing world

Chris Holmes

February may be the best kept secret in kayak fishing. If you pick the right days and conditions, the fishing can be absolutely fantastic.
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Try throwing big suspending baits such as Corky’s and Mirrodines for big fish near the bank.

Turner’s Bay reef is hot spot on Big Lake

Patrick Bonin

Capt. Nick Poe didn’t hesitate when asked about a wintertime speckled trout location on Big Lake within a short ride of the boat launch. […]