Fishing
Bill Lewis stutterstep
Walking topwater baits are nothing new, but they’re generally one-trick ponies; they walk and don’t do much else. However, Bill Lewis Lures’ StutterStep has three different actions built into it. […]
June 2017
Fishing
Si-Tex NavStar
The new NavStar Series is the first Si-Tex MFD (multi-function display) to offer the versatility of hybrid touch-screen operation, allowing navigators to access all of the unit’s advanced features via simple touch screen or traditional controls. NavStar’s versatility is further enhanced by its built-in Bluetooth connectivity and wireless LAN, providing fast Internet connection, automatic chart and software updating.[…]
Fishing
Drop-Let
The Drop-Let is reported to keep your bait in the strike zone longer by maintaining a constant depth throughout the length of the retrieve. It also lets you keep the bait stationary or jig vertically over a likely target. […]
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Rattlin’ the rocks
“Well, that’s 50 specks,” announced Brian Guidry with his patented Ninth Ward New Orleans accent as he slammed shut the lid of the ice chest.[…]
Fishing
Matrix Minnow
There’s nothing better than a fish smashing a topwater plug, but when they quit crushing it or begin swatting at it, that’s indication that it’s time to go to a subsurface lure.[…]
Fishing
Napier Truck Tent
You know you’ve slept in the bed of your truck before. Was it the most comfortable night of sleep ever? Of course not. But more than likely, it was necessary. Make the next experience a more comfortable one, and memorable for the right reasons.[…]
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No place like home – Hot summer rig fishing tips
Dorothy was right; there is no place like home.
Whether it’s the love of your own family, the feel of your own furniture, or the comfort of your own commode, home is the place to be if you like the security that comes with the familiar.[…]
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City Bream
Um! Um! Um!
Two big ole growed up men jabbering like three-year olds over such little fish![…]
Bass Fishing
Catch ‘da’ buzz! Summertime topwater fishing
Dale Taylor has been fishing for largemouth bass for close to 60 years. He has probably put his hands on as many big bass as any other fisherman in his part of the state. Why? Not only does he catch big bass on a consistent basis, he also directs several big bass tournaments.[…]
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Grand Isle game plan
Whether you are a novice fishing Grand Isle, or a genuine old salt who’s been flinging baits around the island for decades, it’s a good idea to have a game plan for your day of plying the waters.[…]
Bass Fishing
Sizing things up on Lake Fausse Pointe
Lake Fausse Pointe is a 17,000-acre system located in Iberia and St. Martin Parishes. Contiguous to the Atchafalaya Basin, the lake is essentially a catch basin for northern runoff and as a result is somewhat shallow when compared to public systems north of Interstate 10.[…]
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Public access to tidal waters in jeopardy
Louisiana’s beloved fishing areas are known worldwide as the Sportsman’s Paradise.[…]
Bass Fishing
Pro-Grade Frog Tips
You’d almost think this thing was a CIA operative, what with all the different identities, abilities and serious armament. At the risk of stretching a not-so-subtle Jason Bourne reference too far, let’s just say that the topwater frog is one deadly asset for just about anytime but the depths of winter and whenever fish hug deep structure.[…]
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Bed time for bream!
Randy Tucker lives less than 50 feet from a 16,000 acre lake busting at the seams with 2-pound crappie and lots of 6- to 8-pound bass. So what does he do when he gets ready to go fishing?[…]
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Cover: June 2017
Hitting rocks this month is an ideal way to fill the ice chest. Check out page 160 to see how Capt. Lloyd Landry makes it happen.[…]