Louisiana Sportsman

We won the fight with this gator — barely!

April 18, 2019 Todd Masson

While fishing South Louisiana last week with Marsh Man Masson, Jake Springer, 24, hooked two alligators, which apparently is becoming a trend throughout the region. […]

Pop a top and watch this weekend’s weather forecast.

April 12, 2019 louisianasportsman

Guess what? There’s always sunshine during the work week and rain every weekend in Louisiana! We promise you will enjoy DJ Rhett’s humor. Have a great weekend! #DJRett

Racking up trout at the rock jetties

April 4, 2019 louisianasportsman

Here’s a quick lesson by Tommy Vidrine on how to catch speckled trout near Louisiana’s rock jetties.[…]

Specks defy the odds and remain in Lake Pontchartrain

March 31, 2019 louisianasportsman

Chas Champagne shows that there are still trout to be found in Lake Pontchartrain even after the Bonnet Carré Spillway opening.[…]

Greg Hackney’s money tips for catching spawning bass

February 28, 2019 louisianasportsman

Greg Hackney’s tips and tricks are spelled out here to help you fish the spawn and win bass tournaments.[…]

How to use jerkbaits to catch monster specks

February 15, 2019 Jon Miller

If you want to increase the size of the speckled trout you catch — while also increasing your chances of catching a trophy — consider fishing jerkbaits.[…]

DockSide TV “Operation Panfish”

February 13, 2019 louisianasportsman

The folks at DockSide TV have made the transition to crappie fishing. It’s one of their favorite things to do for many reasons.[…]

Delacroix redfish bite heats up

February 8, 2019 louisianasportsman

Capt. Randall Shaw of Louisiana Fishing Charters caught plenty of redfish during the warm week of Feb. 7. […]

The bass rut has begun!

February 8, 2019 louisianasportsman

A warm spell heats up bass activity and many anglers who fished the Des Allemands area on Feb. 7 caught fish.[…]

Schools of big specks are feeding in Fourchon/Grand Isle coastal waters. Is this something new? Sportsman Field Reporter Tommy Vidrine has caught many 4 and 5 pound fish.

Sea Fog and Speckled trout move into Fourchon barges 2-3-19

February 5, 2019 Ann Taylor

After a 3-day absence, Sportsman field reporter Tommy Vidrine finds speckled trout have moved back to the Fourchon Barges in large numbers.[…]

Three common conditions that cause trout to move. Here’s how to find them

February 3, 2019 Ann Taylor

As water and weather conditions change, the key to a good fishing trip might be just a few feet. […]

How to catch specks and reds when temps plunge

January 24, 2019 louisianasportsman

Wintertime fishing conditions in the marshes of Southeast Louisiana can change dramatically as cold fronts move in and out. […]

Check out the latest Marsh Man Masson vid for a great fried speckled trout recipe.

Speckled trout CATCH-n-COOK for feast with friends

January 19, 2019 Todd Masson

Marsh Man Masson targets speckled trout to cook for a gathering of Saints fans during their playoff march. […]

Googans abound during the hot wintertime trout bite.

Googans abound: This guy nearly ran us over!

January 17, 2019 Todd Masson

Trout fishing can be fun, exciting and exhilerating during the wintertime bite. Unfortunately, sometimes, it can get a little dangerous, too, as this Marsh Man Masson video shows.[…]

The calendar may say it's wintertime, but Tommy Vidrine is catching speckled trout in his usual spring and summertime fishing holes on Grand Isle.

Spring break specks?

January 15, 2019 Ann Taylor

The calendar may say it’s the dead of winter, but Tommy Vidrine is catching big speckled trout right now near Grand Isle in some of his favorite spring and summer fishing holes. […]

Fourchon: Speckled Trout still Biting at the Barges

January 10, 2019 Ann Taylor

Tommy Vidrine spanked some hungry specks in the Gulf on January 10![…]