Inshore Fishing
GPS locations of Lake Pontchartrain artificial reefs
GPS locations of Lake Pontchartrain artificial reefs[…]
July 2012
Offshore Fishing
Tis the season
Speckled trout fishing offshore of Vermilion Bay is a seasonal business, primarily because of the fickle behavior of the Atchafalaya River.[…]
Bass Fishing
Slow down for more summer bass
When largemouth bass play hard to get, it’s time to pull out the clichéd yet profoundly applicable allusion of the tortoise and the hare.[…]
Fishing
Mirage Pro Angler 12
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.[…]
Offshore Fishing
Live bait life support
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.[…]
Bass Fishing
Reaction Reduction
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.[…]
Fishing
Alabama Rig II
Picking up where the Alabama Rig left off, the Alabama Rig II features heavier wires and hardware to handle larger saltwater species.[…]
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Sweeping up
Making a clean sweep seems to always make things feel a little fresher.[…]
Bass Fishing
Slow-down signs
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.[…]
Hunting
Nikon Monarch 5
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.[…]
Inshore Fishing
More flat fish, fewer junk fish
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.[…]
Bass Fishing
Dress it up
Increase your chances of pushing those pensive fish over the edge with these three bait enhancement tricks.[…]
General
Costa’s Cocos
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.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Cuddin Eddie’s Pan-Fried Crispy Trout
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.[…]
Contents
Venice Rodeo: Catch it all at the mouth of the Mississippi River
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.[…]
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Cover: July 2012
July is when trout seem to be everywherere along the coast, while bass anglers can find hot-weather success by modifying their tactics.[…]