Inshore Fishing
Carolina rigs produce diverse catch
Although most anglers will focus their time on Calcasieu Lake toward speckled trout, there are many species that find live bait irresistible.[…]
July 2013
General
Bob Marshall and politics
Probably nothing that Bob Marshall did could make people pull the hair out their heads more than his coverage of political issues. I decided to take the bull by the horns and just asked him, “Bob, what about you and left wing politics?”[…]
Inshore Fishing
Best baits for a Carolina rig
If you have ever fished Calcasieu Lake, then you know that the waters hold populations of all sizes of mullet.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Toups’ family fishing tradition
Fishing the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo wasn’t something Bootsie Toups did as a child, but when he began fishing the event in 1978 at the age of 23, he was instantly hooked.[…]
General
The new Bob Marshall
“My real goal when I left the newspaper,” Marshall said, “was to find a way to cover coastal issues better. I retired from the Picayune; I didn’t retire from journalism.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Calcasieu Lake Carolina rigging how to
Maximizing success with Carolina rigs is all about the setup, Capt. Paul Davidson Jr. said.[…]
Inshore Fishing
The Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo’s colorful history
For about 360 days a year, the tiny island of Grand Isle is home to slightly more than 1,200 people.[…]
General
Bob Marshall’s predictions
With 41 years in outdoors writing under his belt, Bob Marshall has a wealth of experience. Here’s what he had to say about the future of what he holds dear.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
You gotta have an attitude to clean a turtle
Before Dirk Matherne sits down to clean turtles, he has to dispatch them. For this, he uses a .22 pistol, placing each shot neatly through the top of the head.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Recommended boat gear for fishing Delacroix’s marshes
If you plan to fish the Hopedale/Delacroix marshes, two pieces of equipment that Capt. Ted DeAgano insists anglers should carry with them on their boats is a Cajun Marsh Anchor and long push pole.[…]
Bass Fishing
Make fish attack topwater lures
Often you’ll find fish tracking your topwater for considerable distances before striking. Some will wake like a rising submarine or even boil under the bait in a test run.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Louisiana’s turtles
Louisiana has 25, maybe 26 species of turtles within its borders or along its coastline. Not all of these are targets for freshwater turtle fishermen.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Berkley Mantis
The Mantis Shrimp was designed with high-action appendages for increased movement and water displacement to attract more fish, Berkley said.[…]
Bass Fishing
Best line and knots for topwaters
If you’re aching for a lesson in frustration, tie your topwater onto an outfit spooled with braided line. Light, limp and oh so buoyant, braid tends to gather just where you don’t want it – right in front of that first treble hook.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
What’s legal as a turtle trap?
According to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division, the definition of a turtle trap is quite liberal, essentially calling it any device used to catch turtles.[…]
Bass Fishing
Tag team topwater fishing tactics
Savvy anglers will keep walkers and chuggers/poppers handy, but a deliberate one-two plan can elevate your topwater game — particularly in deeper water.[…]