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Maptech program is GPS-friendly
As you move the cursor, the exact coordinates in latitude/longitude, UTM, MGRS, township or state plane along with elevations and grade are instantly shown. […]
June 2008
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This gear makes shooting life easier
After World War II, in the late 1940s and the decade following, the golden age of shooting known as the “Wildcatting Era” began. Young men returned from the war with a shooting jones, and discovered a shortage of bullets. […]
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Down and Dirty
You could’ve read a newspaper, the moon was so bright. The nearly full orb floated in the western sky, and illuminated the marshes of extreme upper Plaquemines Parish with remarkably powerful light. […]
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The Tuna Teachers
Do you believe the economy is bad just because somebody on TV tells you it is? Or do you find yourself financially flourishing when you are supposed to be suffering? […]
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Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Natchitoches has long been a popular destination for tourists. One such visitor was André Pénicaut, who traveled all the way from France to experience Louisiana. […]
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A River Reborn
Nobody would ever confuse the Mermentau River with a sprawling reservoir that attracts bass anglers from all across the nation. […]
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Panacea or Problematic? Part II
Before discussing the technical aspects of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Generic Offshore Aquaculture Amendment, it may be useful to look at world fisheries trends and why offshore aquaculture is even being considered. […]
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2008 Snapper Forecast
Capt. Kerry Milano eased his sleek 34 Contender up to the rig as his deckhand, Eddie Cerise, Jr., readied the rig hook. […]
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Cover: June 2008
Capt. Bruce Baugh caught this 10.6-pound speck and another 10-pounder during a five-day span on Calcasieu Lake in late April. The fish hit Super Spooks. […]
Fishing
Ignition glitches often tough to diagnose
From time to time I get questions from boat owners regarding problems with their engine’s ignition system. One such recent question was about an engine that had no fire at the spark plugs. […]
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Midnight Magic
“Tonight should be fun,” says the frog. “You bet,” I say. “Ronnie Brown’s back in from offshore, and we’re planning to be out at midnight.” […]
Fishing
Dying batteries give warning signs
When you fire up your computer and get a warning message reading, “Hard Drive Failure Imminent,” you pretty well know what is about to happen. […]
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No lunkers, but Claiborne hot in June
In June, I prefer to fish Lake Claiborne in Homer because it has really good structure, like stumps and points, it holds numbers of bass, even though it doesn’t have a lot of big fish, and it’s fun to fish there. […]
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Grande action awaits Big Easy angler
What could be finer than bank fishing on a sunny, mild spring day, listening to the sound of a jazz band playing nearby, and getting lots of rod-bending action on a three-weight rod? […]
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Flourishing Fourchon
I have to admit that my recent drive down Highway 1 and then along Fourchon Road was eye-opening. […]
Currents
Coastal restoration is soooo aggravating
Raise your hand if you’re in favor of coastal restoration. O.K., unless my LASIK-improved eyes deceive me, that includes all of us. We all support coastal resoration, right? […]