Kayak Archives - Louisiana Sportsman

Jerkbaits are great weapons for kayak anglers

On a recent trip to a freshwater lake, Steve Savoye showed a technique he uses to get up close and personal hunting bass in his trusty pirogue. […]

RTB kayak anglers gather at Wake Side marina for last minute preparations before the shotgun start of the tournament.

Kevin Schexnaider is champion of Ride the Bull 10

Chris Holmes

The Ride the Bull 10 Champion was Kevin Schexnaider of Erath. He caught his 26.8-pound bull just a few minutes after the tournament began. […]

Are you a master kayak angler?

Chris Holmes

The Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club offers a unique event allowing members to challenge themselves to successfully catch a wide variety of different species. […]

After a few runs, the crabs start to add up. A plastic top on the basket helps keep them shaded from the sun and keeps them from climbing out as it gets full.

Kayak crabbing

Chris Holmes

Kayaks are usually the last vessel that comes to mind as a crabbing boat; however, with a little planning, they make it easy and exciting. […]

Flounder Pounders

Chris Holmes

We caught up with a few flounder pounders that consistently bring flatfish to their kayaks. By following their advice, you can increase your success rate. […]

Kayaks are great platforms for trolling for trout. Give this underutilized technique a try to load your stringer with specks any time of the year.

Kayak anglers towing the line(s)

Chris Holmes

An often-overlooked but highly successful technique for catching trout from a kayak is trolling. This is the perfect time of the year to do it. […]

This bass was caught in east Pointe-a-la-Hache working a LiveTarget Hollow Body Mullet across the top of grass beds.

Kayak fishing on the edge

Chris Holmes

Here’s how kayakers can find hungry bass and redfish skirting the waters of the muddy Mississippi. […]

Real kayak anglers, real reviews

Chris Holmes

Louisiana Sportsman reached out to several kayak fishermen with various levels of experience to get some personal reviews of popular models. […]

Kayak bass fishing’s biggest event of 2019

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Kayak Bass Fishing’s 2019 National Championship, presented by Torqeedo, will take place around Shreveport-Bossier City on March 28-30, 2019. […]

Some days it is best to stay home and organize your gear. But if you choose your days carefully, you can find some excellent kayak fishing during February.

It’s a secret in the kayak fishing world

Chris Holmes

February may be the best kept secret in kayak fishing. If you pick the right days and conditions, the fishing can be absolutely fantastic.
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When the temperature and the water levels drop, look for reds packed into tight schools in deeper cuts and dead end canals. Position yourself in the middle, and slowly work your bait up the ledges to find where they are holding.

Winter have you down?

Chris Holmes

Pick the right days — and enjoy a great cold-weather kayak trip out of Delacroix. […]

Ask Capt. Paul: Pointe aux Chien kayak waypoints

Captain Paul Titus

Waypoints in the Point aux Chien area of the Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area. […]