Columns
‘Kid’-yaking: Create memories on the water
A well-planned kayak fishing trip provides a lifetime of memories and learning opportunities kids can’t get in school.[…]
Kayak
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It’s topwater trout time
If you’re looking to catch the biggest trout of your life, now is the time. […]
Bass Fishing
Targeting canal bass
Bass fishing as a professional sport conjures up images of sparkly boats with huge motors, and anglers standing on a stage showing off tournament fish that will soon be released.[…]
Bass Fishing
Why bass fish from a kayak?
Picture a bass fisherman.
Odds are, what comes to mind is a heavy fiberglass v-hull, powered by the largest horsepower engine allowed in its class. […]
Bass Fishing
April’s Best Bets
Where: Interstate 55 corridor (St. John the Baptist/Tangipahoa parishes)
What: Bass, bream, sac-a-lait[…]
Columns
Demo, demo, demo
Spring is coming this month, and kayak anglers welcome the warm weather and hot fishing action. Kayak fishing continues to grow in popularity, and it’s a great time to be in the market for your first kayak — or to upgrade from an entry-level model.[…]
Fishing
Kayak tourney news
Fishing a kayak tournament is a great way to meet new kayak-fishing friends and hone your fishing skills. A wide variety of formats are available across the state, and the friendly competition offers a chance to win some great prizes and bragging rights. […]
Columns
Despite bitter cold, Bahan wins 2017 BCKFC Championship
Dec. 9, 2017 was a day that many will remember for years to come across South Louisiana. […]
Columns
BCKFC ‘fish pics’ tourney marred by alleged cheating scandal
The Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club holds several tournaments each year. Most are traditional catch/weigh-in tournaments, but one is a little differen[…]
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October means prime kayak time
October is arguably the best month of the year for coastal Louisiana kayak fishermen. The weather is mild, with predictable patterns, and the fish are hungry.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Kayak accident leaves one dead in Rapides Parish
The body of a 62-year-old Alexandria man was recovered Thursday afternoon after an apparent kayak accident, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Columns
Sportsman introduces expanded kayak coverage
Kayak fishing is not a fad, a trend or a gimmick. It is here to stay. It is a legitimate segment of sport fishing that continues with extraordinary growth each year. Fishing kayak manufacturers continue to improve, expand and modify their models relying heavily on input from kayak fishermen.[…]
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September’s best kayaking bets
The goal of this new feature is to provide the best available information for monthly hotspots for kayak-friendly fresh and saltwater areas across the region. Due to the lag time from information to print, weather conditions can change the bite so check in regularly with LouisianaSportsman.com for the latest updates.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Shreveport kayak newcomer wins Ride the Bull 8
On a day when many anglers’ thoughts drifted westward to Hurricane Harvey and the havoc it was wreaking in Texas, Ride the Bull 8 and its 570 kayak anglers churned into Caminada Pass on Grand Isle Saturday morning for what turned out to be a fantastic day for targeting big bull reds[…]
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Kayak catfishing
For most Louisiana kayak anglers, trout and redfish are the prime saltwater species, while largemouth bass are the favorite target in freshwater.[…]
Big Bass
First-time kayaker lands 11-pound-plus bass on Lake D’Arbonne
Beverly Rogers Brister of Farmerville has a fish story that’s even bigger than the bass she caught on Lake D’Arbonne Tuesday — and that makes it a mighty good one. […]