Black drum are an underrated recreational fish, certainly when their quality as table fare is considered. A few visits to Louisiana’s fabled Creole restaurants, where the fish is on almost every menu, should convince even a skeptic of that.[…]
Dear Capt. Paul:
I am from the New Orleans area and am looking to go to the sulfur mines. Been there before but do not remember how to get there. Can you give me some directions and maybe the address? Thank you so much for helping. I am looking forward to catching some specks and reds. I have not been fishing in years and wanted to try to get back in it.[…]
Capt. Marty LaCoste with Absolute Fishing Charters exited the mouth of Bayou DuLarge at Pelican Pass. Only this time, rather than pointing his bay boat toward more-familiar destinations like Coon Point and the Mardi Gras rig, he turned sharply toward the west and ran the coastline toward the often-overlooked Oyster Bayou.
LaCoste spotted some action on the surface as he neared his destination and soon realized he was looking at speckled trout jumping out of the water to eat shrimp that were doing the same.[…]
Hobie’s Mirage Pro Angler 12 may be their most versatile fishing boat ever. At 120 pounds fully rigged, the lightweight and compact kayak sports a 500-pound weight capacity and its 12 foot long, 36 inch wide hull allows anglers to fish lakes, rivers or open ocean without any boundaries.[…]
Live bait is considered critical for success by the anglers. Whether croakers, cocahoe minnows or mullet are used, live bait must, by definition, be kept alive to be used.[…]
Now, with all this talk of subtle presentations with baits that are mostly made for such approaches, let’s not overlook the fact that bass lures built for speed don’t necessarily have to move at a peppy pace all the time.[…]
Picking up where the Alabama Rig left off, the Alabama Rig II features heavier wires and hardware to handle larger saltwater species.[…]
Making a clean sweep seems to always make things feel a little fresher.[…]
Side-viewing sonar has proven invaluable for many aspects of the bass fishing game, but Johnston said it’s particularly strategic during the hot months because it helps locate bait schools. Find the food and you’ll find the bass.[…]
The Nikon MONARCH 5 All Terrain Binocular combines high-resolution optics and the ruggedness that hunters need in a package that is light enough to carry all day.[…]
Because of the sideways bite of a flounder, traditional jigs leave a few fish on the table. However, Betts’ Flounder Fanatic hooks are a good way to increase your catch.[…]
Increase your chances of pushing those pensive fish over the edge with these three bait enhancement tricks.[…]
Available in palladium and gold frame colors, Costa’s Cocos sunglasses put a new twist on the classic aviator style. The new Cocos features adjustable silicone nose pads for a comfortable fit and color enhancing, glare eliminating 580P lenses.[…]
For a new spin on the standby fried trout, try this recipe from Cuddin Eddie’s Pepper Relish Products’ cookbook for pan-fried crispy trout.[…]
Pelayo eased back on the throttle, and we idled toward shore at (what’s left) of Grand Gosier Island. We gaped at water that looked more like Destin’s Crab Island or the Florida Keys than anything usually within reach of a Louisiana marina.[…]
July is when trout seem to be everywherere along the coast, while bass anglers can find hot-weather success by modifying their tactics.[…]