Bass Fishing
Peg it and Flip it
Denny Brauer, possibly the most-accomplished flipper in all of bass fishing, knows that preventing his sinker from sliding up his line enhances precision by keeping that weight centered over the bait.[…]
May 2014
Inshore Fishing
Taxidermy tips for speckled trout
Living and working in Johnson Bayou nestled between Sabine and Calcasieu lakes, 60-year-od Hank Badon is in a unique position to practice his art of taxidermy on the many trophy speckled trout taken in the area.[…]
Bass Fishing
Two-way conversation
Inevitably, every bait wears out its welcome at some point. But rather than completely shifting to another scenario, chatterbait anglers can often extend their bite — and adapt to changing conditions — by pairing their bladed package with the similar, yet more-subtle swim jig.[…]
Columns
What the heck is Spigelia marilandica?
Spring has sprung across the Louisiana landscape, and Old Man Winter is history.[…]
Columns
Ode to gobbule
Since 1492, when Dame Juliana Berners introduced fly fishing to English nobility, our sport has been popular among the cultural elite.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
Downloading Captain Paul’s Edge to iPad
Dear Capt. Paul:
How do I download Captain Paul’s Edge files that are in my desktop PC, and how can I transfer my other Google waypoints that are in my desktop computer to my iPad that has a Google Earth App.[…]
Bass Fishing
Angler’s Choice — Expert tips for Lake D’Arbonne bass fishing
The bass spawn is over on Lake D’Arbonne, so put up your rods and reels, pack up those lures and catch up on your honey-do list.[…]
Contents
On the go — Fishing tips for Calcasieu Lake trout
Sammie Faulk is a man on the go. He is chairman of the Cameron Parish Tourist Commission, a consultant for the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau, and vice-chairman of the board that governs the 180-mile Creole Nature Trail, All American Road and National Scenic Byway.[…]
Fishing
Plano’s 3743 Deep Waterproof StowAway
The 3743 Deep Waterproof StowAway from Plano is the perfect transport for your large crankbaits, spoons, swimbaits and gigantic topwaters.[…]
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Leeville Tag — Tips for catching more Leeville reds
“Local Angler Recognized as Top Tagger,” the banner in the Era Leader, Washington Parish’s weekly newpaper, read.[…]
Fishing
H2O Xpress
Why not combine your love of hunting and your love of fishing by getting a rod and reel combo in Realtree Max-4 camo? The H2O XPRESS Realtree Max-4 Freshwater Spinning Combo features a durable IM6 7-foot graphite blank and a 10-inch handle with cork grips for a comfortable hold.[…]
General
Sun Bum
Stay protected from the sun all day with mineral-based sunscreens from Sun Bum. Waterproof, sweatproof, and available in SPF 30, SPF 50 and a face stick, Sun Bum PRO Sunscreen works without bleeding into eyes, leaving hands slippery, or coming off in the water, making it the best choice for outdoormen.[…]
Fishing
Uncle Josh Pork baits
Anglers wanting to save time and money can do just that with the new series of pork baits from Uncle Josh. Made out of pork fat and 100 percent natural ingredients, these baits get their scents from leeches, minnows and real night crawlers, providing a lure that catches fish just like live bait but with none of the hassle and expense.[…]
Fishing
SPRO Baby Fat John 50
SPRO recently introduced the newest addition to the Little John family of crankbaits, the Baby Fat John 50. Built to fill a void in the Little John lineup, it is the shallowest running crankbait of the bunch.[…]
Contents
Backup plan at the 51 Canal
Only the torches and pitchforks were missing. The frowns, the yells, the shaking fists were all there. In brief, the mob was outraged — scandalized! […]
General
YETI Tank
The YETI Tank is a virtually indestructible ice bucket that will hold ice longer because it’s armored to stay cold. Made with YETI’s signature Permafrost Insulation, which offers best-in-class thermal resistance and eliminates exterior sweating, the 20-gallon YETI Tank can hold 96 aluminum cans, 51 blue crabs, 24 mullet and menhaden or 2 bushels of oysters.[…]