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Crappie currents — West Pearl River crappie-fishing tactics
When I was 10 years old, my dad, brother and I were hanging out in the Bogue Chitto River behind our house one day.[…]
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Paradise redux — Venice is still a tuna heaven
I stood in the stern of Capt. Will Wall’s offshore charter boat, peering at the white buildings of Port Eads Marina etched against the early morning’s battery charged blue sky.[…]
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Raid the Castle — Fishing tips for catching trout at The Castle
I grew up in St. Bernard Parish, and often launched my flatboat at the old Depope boat launch in Violet and fished the ancient tower we simply called, “The Castle” — or as it was sometimes referred to, the “Martello Castle.”[…]
Inshore Fishing
Trout on top
This is the month to ply the bigger bays with topwater baits, according to veteran Charter Guide T-Man Cheramie (985-677-6294), who operates out of Larose.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Delacroix’s Outer Bays hold trout and redfish now
Capt. Ron “Ahab” Broadus (504-914-6063) called me with a report and an invite.[…]
Fishing
Stocking Up in Lake Pontchartrian
With deer season on the way, it’s time to stock up enough fish to help us make the winter.[…]
Hunting
Summerfield man arrested for alleged hunting violations in Claiborne Parish
A 24-year-old Summerfield man was arrested Monday after agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries allegedly found him trying to call in turkeys while armed with a 12-gauge shotgun five days before the season opens.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Work tide lines for more trout, reds
Perhaps the most challenging part of fishing is actually finding the fish.[…]
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Fresh and salty mix near Pointe a la Hache
If you live in South Louisiana, you need no explanation as to what a levee is or what it’s for. They’re used to protect our homes and allow us to live in areas that otherwise would regularly flood.[…]
Events & Announcements
Fetch-n-Fish Tub returns to Louisiana Sportsman Show
The Fetch-n-Fish Tub, which features former Mudcats TV announcer Jason Reynolds combining fishing seminars with dog shows, is back for the 2017 Louisiana Sportsman show.[…]
Events & Announcements
Fishing Discount Zone back for the 2017 Louisiana Sportsman Show
The Discount Zone is back for the 2017 Louisiana Sportsman Show, and you won’t want to miss out on all the deals on its wide array of hunting and fishing gear.[…]
Events & Announcements
Best deals on power equipment at Louisiana Sportsman Show
Tractors, farm equipment and lawn mowers and equipment will be displayed and available for sale at the Louisiana Sportsman Show and Festival this Thursday through Sunday at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Best bets for crappie jigs
Sac-a-lait can be notoriously picky when it comes to color, so Bruhl keeps a variety in his box. His favorite is pink/white, but he also uses blue/white, black/chartreuse or black/fire tail.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Add scent to catch more crappie
No matter where you fish in the country, sac-a-lait are notoriously finicky fish. They’re challenging to catch and are very sensitive to subtle weather changes.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Go big for sizable sac-a-lait
Ultralight rods and reels are a staple for crappie fishermen across the country. However, Jeff Bruhl takes a slightly different approach — particularly when throwing Road Runners.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
How to identify black and white crappie
Black crappie and white crappie both roam the Tchefuncte River. Although most are the black variety, Jeff Bruhl has found a way to be certain what kind of crappie he is catching — and it’s not the way you might think.[…]