Louisiana Sportsman

Marsh Man Masson set out with one audacious fishing goal this week, and well, you just gotta see what happened.[…]

As the Mississippi River spills over during high water, it floods the low-lying swamps and fields, creating ideal conditions for crawfish.[…]

This time of year, certain patterns and techniques produce tons of fish. Marsh Man Masson tried different ones this week, and some delivered.[…]

Blue crabs scuttle through the murky water in search of food, often lured by fish heads or chicken necks tied into the traps.[…]

There are still plenty of speckled trout in the marsh, competing for space with redfish and a surprising number of flounder.[…]

This week, Marsh Man Masson took Nolan McNeil, 14, to sample a few fishing spots, and they caught fish everywhere they went.[…]

Early morning or late afternoon tends to be the most productive time to fish for bream, as they are more active and feeding near the surface.[…]

The waters around this popular port are loaded with speckled trout right now that seem to have a particular affinity for hard-plastic baits.[…]

If you think all soft-plastic paddletails look pretty much the same underwater, you’re about to have your mind blown.[…]

Catching freshwater shrimp in the floodwaters of the Mississippi River is a seasonal tradition, especially during the warmer months.[…]

In the mood for a catfish shore lunch, Jeff Bruhl and I tied lines baited with live bream and cut shiners to cypress trees and let them soak.[…]

You won’t find a better season than the months of April and May for throwing hard-plastic lures, including topwaters, to big speckled trout.[…]

Jared Serigné and his 85-year-old Uncle Wimpy set out on a catfishing trip deep in the heart of the Louisiana bayou.[…]

Marsh Man Masson tied on the Bill Lewis Depth Strike while targeting speckled trout in a large South Louisiana coastal lake.[…]

Crabbing and flounder gigging are beloved pastimes along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, offering both adventure and a taste of tradition.[…]

Many of Marsh Man Masson’s trips into the South Louisiana marsh begin with an idea of a dish. That’s what this one was all about.[…]