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Loading up on bluegill, shellcrackers and goggle-eye
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.[…]
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Specks in this area crushing hard-plastics
The waters around this popular port are loaded with speckled trout right now that seem to have a particular affinity for hard-plastic baits.[…]
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Why this paddletail produces the most speckled trout
If you think all soft-plastic paddletails look pretty much the same underwater, you’re about to have your mind blown.[…]
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Catch and cook: River shrimp in the Mississippi River floodwaters
Catching freshwater shrimp in the floodwaters of the Mississippi River is a seasonal tradition, especially during the warmer months.[…]
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Setting limb lines to catch lunch in the Louisiana swamp
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.[…]
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It’s time! Topwater speckled trout + a lot more!
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.[…]
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Loading up on fish in Delacroix
Jared Serigné and his 85-year-old Uncle Wimpy set out on a catfishing trip deep in the heart of the Louisiana bayou.[…]
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This new bait caught really big fish
Marsh Man Masson tied on the Bill Lewis Depth Strike while targeting speckled trout in a large South Louisiana coastal lake.[…]
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Catch and cook: Crabbing and flounder gigging on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Crabbing and flounder gigging are beloved pastimes along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, offering both adventure and a taste of tradition.[…]
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Catch and cook: A variety pack in the Louisiana marsh
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.[…]
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This speckled trout pattern is super hot right now!
Speckled trout are predictable creatures that do the same things year after year, as they move throughout the ecosystem to eat and spawn.[…]
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Catch and cook: Flounder 5 minutes from the boat ramp
Whether casting from a boat or wading in the shallows, flounder fishing in Louisiana offers a thrilling experience.[…]
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Bait switch leads to major speckled trout haul
Marsh Man Masson and Justin Bowles made a change to a smaller-profile lure with less natural action, and it made all the difference.[…]
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Catch and cook: Load up on crappie in a jungle of cypress
This time of year, crappie are irresistible, as the fish move shallow to make next year’s crop of crappie.[…]
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Catch and cook: Netting lots of crawfish for a special recipe
Crawfish season sees eager fishermen using specialized crawfish traps or crawfish nets to catch the delicious crustaceans.[…]
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The trout are crushing hard-plastics fished this way!
Marsh Man Masson ran across some really good water, and it was loaded with some of the biggest speckled trout he’s found in a long while.[…]