Bass Fishing
If bass have a pulse in March, they’ll hit this bait
Nick LeBrun looks for any advantage he can get over the wily, oft-stubborn bass he spends many hours targeting for fun and for money.[…]
March 2020
Deer Hunting
For Louisiana deer, spring green-out saves the day
When spring brings out new growth on natural plants, your local deer herd will prosper, but it takes more to improve their year-round health.[…]
Events & Announcements
The 2020 Louisiana Sportsman Show is almost here!
The 41st Annual Louisiana Sportsman Show and Festival, Louisiana’s largest outdoor and boat show, will be held March 12-15 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Fish the tree you can’t see
Good crappie fishermen see an entire cypress tree and where fish might hide — like the root ball — even if much of it is normally underwater.[…]
Columns
The Crappie Weapon
Sac-a-lait fisherman and artificial lure manufacturer Capt. Clyde Folse shares what makes The Crappie Weapon so successful on the water.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bass season open in Ouachita River’s backwaters
Fishing the backwaters of the Ouachita River is anything but normal in March. The river floods out of its banks, creating a mecca of bassing opportunities.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Big crappie are on the feed at Toledo Bend
March is the No. 1 month to catch big slabs on Toledo Bend Reservoir. Jerry “J.T.” Thompson of Livin’ the Dream Guide Service has tips for catching them.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Introducing Grosse Savanne Lakeside on Calcasieu Lake
The former lodge and dock of Big Lake Guide Service has been acquired by Grosse Savanne Lodge in Cameron Parish. Renamed Grosse Savanne Lakeside, this location offers anglers a quality stay with opportunities for fishing[…]
Events & Announcements
Fetch-n-Fish Tub returns
Back at the show is the Fetch-n-Fish Tub, with nationally known Jason Reynolds combining fishing seminars with dog shows.[…]
Events & Announcements
Expanded boat show
The Louisiana Sportsman Show scheduled for March 12-15 will provide an even greater focus on the latest boat offerings.[…]
Events & Announcements
Splash dogs
Dog owners are looking for ways to engage their dogs after winter. Bring your dog to the Louisiana Sportsman Show to compete in a dock-jumping competition.[…]
Events & Announcements
Power equipment show
Tractors, farm equipment and lawn mowers and equipment will be displayed and available for sale at the Louisiana Sportsman Show and Festival, set for March 12-15 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.[…]
Events & Announcements
Sportsman Discount Zone
The Discount Zone is back for the 2020 Louisiana Sportsman Show, and you won’t want to miss out on all the savings on the wide array of hunting and fishing gear.[…]
Field Notes
Match baits, techniques
Different jerkbaits work better when fished with different retrieves or techniques. Here are seven popular jerkbaits and techniques.[…]
Hunting
CZ 1012 shotgun
If you’re tired of having to spend too much time after hunts cleaning your shotgun, making sure it’s spotless so the gas-operated recoil system works, then the CZ 1012 is for you.[…]
Bass Fishing
Spro RK Crawler series
With spring bass fishing right around the corner, SPRO has added four colors to its line of RK Crawler crankbaits, all of them carrying different shades of red — just as anglers get ready to try and fool bass with crawfish-colored lures.[…]