Louisiana Sportsman

Gearing up to use planer boards for fall crappie

October 15, 2015 Kinny Haddox

Steve and David White have their own ideas about the equipment needed for catching crappie on crankbaits and extending their reach by using planer boards.[…]

These Cajuns know crawfish

September 29, 2015 Jerald Horst

Vern and Dee Dee Becnel are River Parishes Cajuns. Here are their recipes for Crawfish Étouffée and Crawfish Stuffed Flounder.[…]

New trolling motors solve old boat-handling problems

September 24, 2015 Allan Tarvid

One of fishing’s truths is that more casts mean more fish in the boat. And anything that eliminates distractions and saves time helps you make more casts and lets you pay more attention to your fishing.[…]

Resolving hunter conflict on a lease

September 23, 2015 Keith LaCaze

Summer is winding down and we are once again preparing for hunting season. A lot of work gets done during late summer and early fall as we prepare for cooler weather and good times in the woods.[…]

Buck watch: How to properly set up a trail cam spread

September 22, 2015 Bill Garbo

September is finally here. It still feels like summer outside — and, man, has it been hot and humid over the last couple of months.[…]

Kayak Fishing Boondoggle coming to Louisiana Oct. 9-12

September 18, 2015 Chris Holmes

The urban dictionary offers many possible definitions of “boondoggle.”[…]

BKB Swim Jigs

September 14, 2015 Don Shoopman

A Kansas bass angler is doing more than holding his own on the Bassmaster Elite Series circuit.[…]

Oh, happy day!

September 11, 2015 David Moreland

While the first shots are being fired at early migratory game birds, there is a lot of work to do before serious deer hunting begins.[…]

Rods of future past

September 9, 2015 Catch Cormier

Hey, fly flingers, pop quiz time!

What do Thomas and Thomas, Powell, and Diamondback have in common?[…]

Removed platform sites can be great fishing locations

September 3, 2015 Captain Paul Titus

Dear Capt. Paul:

I am looking for coordinates of shell pads that might exist in Lake Borgne and around Bay Eloi.

Any old rig pads, old islands or points, etc. would be great.

Thanks. […]

We like gizzard shad

September 2, 2015 Jerald Horst

Gizzard shad are under-appreciated fish in most places where they are found. That covers a lot of territory — virtually all lakes and rivers in the eastern United States.[…]

Angler’s Tote

September 1, 2015 Louisiana Sportsman

Fishermen can easily transport and store up to eight light-tackled rod and reel combos with the Angler’s Tote from MD Outdoor Specialties. It is a practical, affordable and convenient device that uses upper and lower clips to separate the rods and hold them in place.[…]

September 2015