Louisiana Sportsman

Leupold’s VX-Freedom

November 1, 2018 Louisiana Sportsman

If you want a scope that can stand up to whatever you dish out, then check out the new Leupold VX-Freedom. Does it boast elite optical performance at a price you can’t ignore? Of course. […]

If you’re targeting big fish, Capt. Casey Brunning recommends throwing topwaters this month out of Delacroix.

Delacroix trout can be tricky to track this month

October 17, 2018 Joel Masson

October can be a tricky month for fishing. It’s certainly a whole lot easier than September, but locating fish still can be a challenge.[…]

After being devoured by speckled trout and redfish, clear-plastic baits like the shrimp creole-colored Matrix Shad on top, can change colors. A fresh new clear bait is shown below. (Photo by Todd Masson)

Keep a close eye on clear plastic baits

October 12, 2018 Todd Masson

After a few fish, clear baits are more white than they are translucent, and that can make them less attractive to speckled trout and redfish.[…]

Wearing a safety harness and attaching yourself to a lifeline before ever leaving the ground are keys to tree stand safety.

Tree stand safety tips

October 10, 2018 Patrick Bonin

With bow season now in full swing, that means hunters will once again be heading into the woods. Here’s some tree stand safety tips.[…]

They are everywhere. If you fish offshore at oil and gas platforms, clouds of the convict-striped fish are often visible underwater. Atlantic spadefish are a dominant species in the fish communities that develop around platforms.[…]

Bassmaster Elite Series pro Gerald Spohrer of Gonzales turns to several baits during the fall, including (left to right) a Sixth Sense SplashBack popper, a Sixth Sense Dogma, a Delta Lures buzzbait and a Missile Baits D Bomb punching rig.

Best fall bass baits

October 3, 2018 Andy Crawford

Fall can be an unnerving time for bass anglers, as the fish seem erratic while transitioning out of summertime patterns. But Gonzales Bassmaster Elite Series pro Gerald Spohrer said that unpredictably is actually a misunderstanding.[…]

A summer of battling redfish in the salty waters of South Louisiana can shorten the life of your reels. But adding a little Corrosion X before putting them up for the winter can have them ready for action next spring.

Prep your reels now for 2020 season

October 3, 2018 Andy Crawford

The 2019 fishing season is almost over for those of us diehard hunters. Charter guide Capt. Brent Roy said a little TLC on your reels could save you money.[…]

When action is jam-packed at the Trestles in Lake Pontchartrain, head over to Lake Catherine for specks.

Lake Catherine is a solid choice for trout

September 29, 2018 Joel Masson

Speckled trout anglers hammer the eastern Lake Pontchartrain train trestle every year, and when it’s on, the fishing can be lights out. However, when too much boat pressure gets on the bridge, the fish will turn off faster than they started.[…]

With the Mississippi expected to rise at the end of September, Capt. Brent Roy said he’ll target reds in the bays on the edges of marsh out of Venice.

Old Man River holds all the cards in Venice

September 27, 2018 Andy Crawford

This fall was setting up to be epic for anglers launching out of Venice. The Mississippi River had been nice and low for a couple of months, and its waters were that beautiful shade of green that signals crazy fishing action.[…]

Toledo Bend cool down

September 27, 2018 John Dean

Bass anglers who frequent Toledo Bend can’t wait for hoodie weather in this part of the state.[…]

Chillin’ on the Calcasieu

September 27, 2018 Don Shoopman

Southwest Louisiana’s bass anglers were on Cloud Nine a few weeks ago because the Calcasieu River was in the best shape it has ever been going into September.[…]

Shell Beach in the fall

September 27, 2018 Rusty Tardo

October means less fuel, less heat and better fishing, according to Shell Beach area guide Capt. Jacques ‘Jakamo’ Laboureur (504-303-1494).[…]

Lunkers like this are fall targets when Jarred Fitch plays bum-and-run with Claiborne bass.

Bump-and-run for Claiborne’s bass

September 27, 2018 Kinny Haddox

It’s football season and many good defensive backs rely on the bump and run when they are trying to slow down the other team’s receiver. With the bump-and-run, the DB bumps the receiver to throw him off his game. […]

Henderson Lake for sac-a-lait