Field Notes
Top 6 surf-fishing tactics
There’s more to catching trout in the surf than showing up and walking into the water. Here are some tips from Sammy Romano, who has perfected the tactics.[…]
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Inshore Fishing
Hunting and fishing is ‘my mistress,’ Chag’s manager says
Sammy Romano has a jealous inamorata. She won’t let the 42-year-old bachelor even think about taking a wife.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Try this cork for more bites
To most anglers, popping corks are popping corks. There’s more thought that goes into other aspects of tackle — hooks, color of the bait, et[…]
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Oyster reef rumble
Rockefeller, po boy, half shell — it doesn’t matter how you like your oysters, you’ll love their fish-friendly appeal.[…]
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Wicked trolling — How to troll Lake Pontchartrain’s Causeway
Imagine my surprise when I got a late-February call from Capt. Andy Jones, who said he was not just catching trout on the Causeway but that he was spanking them — and nice trout, at that.[…]
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The Forgotten Lake — Tips for Lake Borgne success
It seems that in every family there is one child who gets all the attention. The kids are outspoken, witty and interesting. At family gatherings, they keep everyone entertained.[…]
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Gorillaville — Surf-fishing tips for Elmer’s Island
“Cripes Sammy! How can you take it?” I asked. “The water has got to be freezing cold in April.”
Sammy Romano flashed his famous ear-to-ear grin.[…]
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Trout and redfish tips for April success
With not a ripple on the surface or a cloud in the sky, Capt. Charlie Thomason took his bay boat down a shoreline of Hopedale. […]
News Breaker
Angie man cited for turkey-hunting violations
A 24-year-old Angie man was cited March 23 in connection with several turkey-hunting violations, including allegedly shooting a turkey in Washington Parish during a closed season, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Fishing
Looking for a Camp in Leeville?
IF you are looking for a camp in Leeville.[…]
Events & Announcements
Win this beautiful artwork, more at Louisiana Sportsman Show
As if there weren’t enough reasons to go to the Louisiana Sportsman Show happening through Sunday at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, you can also put your name in the hat to win a 60-inch canvas gallery wrap showing this beautiful sunrise over Lake Maurepas.[…]
Events & Announcements
Louisiana Sportsman Show kicks off today in Gonzales
The 37th Annual Louisiana Sportsman Show and Festival, Louisiana’s largest outdoor and boat show, will be held today beginning at noon through Sunday at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.[…]
Inshore Fishing
The best way to ice down fish
Yeah, Kerry Audibert likes to fish for big speckled trout — prestige fish. But he also loves to eat fish, so he treats his catch like food.[…]
Sheepshead
Four reasons why you should fish sheepshead this month
Kerry Audibert explains why you should make the long run from Shell Beach to Breton Sound to catch sheepshead, bull reds, and black drum.[…]
Sheepshead
How to clean a sheepshead
Sheepshead are a delight on the table. Kerry Audibert walks through the steps to becoming an expert at filleting sheepshead.[…]
Inshore Fishing
East Timbalier Island yields 7-pound trout
A Baton Rouge angler fought a heavy chop March 5 while fishing East Timbalier Island, but it was worth the effort because the speckled trout were eager to slurp up his bait, according to one web report.[…]