Louisiana Sportsman

February is for fishing and rigging

February 18, 2015 Chris Holmes

One of the many blessings of Louisiana fishing is that there are no closed seasons. Great fishing is available any month of the year, but February is ranked by many anglers as 12 out of 12.[…]

Crappie hotspots: Des Allemands and Cataouatche offer one-two punch!

February 18, 2015 Chris Ginn

It’s safe to say Ty Hibbs suffers from wanderlust.

His mantra is “whatever bites,” and he wears out his truck tires driving to catch fish whenever and wherever they’re biting.[…]

Bomber Saltwater Grade Mullet

February 15, 2015 Don Shoopman

Give Theophile Bourgeois a new artificial lure with so much upside to it and he’s as happy as speckled trout and redfish chasing tasty mullet.[…]

CAPE HORN 27xs

February 15, 2015 Jerry Dilsaver

The Cape Horn 27xs is the center-console fishing boat for everyone who has wanted one of the company’s legendary 31-footers but for whatever reason it wasn’t to be.[…]

NauticStar has enjoyed four years of success with their 210 Coastal and Angler, and the company responded to the requests for larger versions by adding the 231 Coastal and Angler to their 2015 model lineup.[…]

PIONEER 222 SPORTFISH

February 15, 2015 Jerry Dilsaver

The Pioneer 222 Sportfish is a boat that can be as serious or relaxed as you like.[…]

Grubs on umbrella rigs

February 15, 2015 David A. Brown

Discussions of grubs cannot exclude their group presentation on the umbrella rig. Although banned in Bassmaster Elite and FLW Tour competition, the multi-armed “egg beaters” remain a vital tool for bass anglers from fall through early spring.[…]

The right tackle for nail-weighted worms

February 15, 2015 David A. Brown

Kevin Hawk fishes his nail-weighted worms on light line and a spinning rod to better handle and feel the finesse presentation.[…]

How to use a nail weight with a swimbait

February 15, 2015 David A. Brown

Sticking small, thin weights into slender worms influences fall rates and bottom orientation, but that’s not the only use for this tackle tactic.[…]

PHOENIX 721 Pro XP

February 15, 2015 Jerry Dilsaver

The Phoenix 721 Pro XP has developed a following and become a staple with bass fishermen nationwide. It has the storage and comfort — along with the speed, handling and maneuverability — expected in a big boat.[…]

SKEETER ZX250

February 15, 2015 Jerry Dilsaver

The Skeeter ZX250 is one of the latest in line of thoroughbred bass boats being produced by the company that began in the East Texas town of Marshall in 1948.[…]

STRATOS 189 VLO

February 15, 2015 Jerry Dilsaver

The Stratos 189 VLO is a tournament-ready craft that is big on features and standard equipment, which makes it an even bigger value.[…]

BULLET 22SF

February 15, 2015 Jerry Dilsaver

Bass and inland fishermen have been familiar with the performance and design features of Bullet Boats for several decades.[…]

BULLS BAY 2200

February 15, 2015 Jerry Dilsaver

If you enjoy fishing coastal waters and are looking for a boat that can do it well without depleting your bank account, the Bulls Bay 2200 is the perfect solution.[…]