News Breaker
Louisiana tarpon fisherman Papa Joe Schouest dies at age 86
Joseph ‘Papa Joe’ Schouest Sr., one of the founding fathers of Louisiana tarpon fishing, died last week in Houma of complications from pneumonia.[…]
Statewide LA
Inshore Fishing
Tight-line live shrimp right now for nice Grand Isle speckled trout
An angler who targets big Grand Isle speckled trout said shrimp are just now arriving at the island, but using live shrimp is key to putting some nice-sized fish in the box.[…]
Events & Announcements
Handgun and rifle ranges at Sherburne WMA to close temporarily starting May 12
The handgun and rifle ranges at Sherburne Wildlife Management Area will be closed starting May 12 while improvements are made to the shooting line roof and structure.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
CCA STAR kicks off this month
The 2014 Coastal Conservation Association STAR tournament begins on Memorial Day weekend, with more than more than $500,000 in prizes. Competition continues through Labor Day.[…]
Deer Hunting
Leave young fawns alone, LDWF says
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is reminding everyone that a wild fawn should be left alone and undisturbed, even if the doe is seemingly not present in the area, according to a press release.[…]
Apex Predator
The Apex Predator shares tips to keep fishing thieves at bay
For extra excitement on my fishing excursions, I enjoy setting lines and traps – the most exciting part of the day is raising them to see what type of giant creature has been caught. […]
News Breaker
Annual drawdown at Catahoula Lake underway one month early, LDWF says
The annual drawdown of Catahoula Lake has begun about one month early this year in an attempt by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to address the encroachment of woody vegetation on the lakebed, according to a news release.[…]
Fishing
Violet man pleads guilty to various oyster violations in St. Bernard Parish, LDWF says
A 32-year-old VIolet man pled guilty Thursday in 34th District Court in St. Bernard Parish for several oyster violations, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Fishing
How to Rig a Sliding Cork
This is the method we used while fishing Toledo Bend for crappie. Watch Stephen Johnston and he will show you how to rig your line.[…]
Columns
Ode to gobbule
Since 1492, when Dame Juliana Berners introduced fly fishing to English nobility, our sport has been popular among the cultural elite.[…]
Fishing
Bayou Sorrel boat launch improvements completed in Iberville Parish
A $765,177 dollar boat launch improvement project on Bayou Sorrel in Iberville Parish is getting good reviews from boaters and fishermen using the new site, according to a news release from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Next week’s full moon could mean quality specks in Lake Pontchartrain, guide says
Even though the forecast for Friday and Saturday looks a little dodgy with good rain chances both days, there’s a silver lining lurking next week for speckled trout anglers that will hopefully make up for a soggy weekend. […]
Ask Captain Paul
Downloading Captain Paul’s Edge to iPad
Dear Capt. Paul:
How do I download Captain Paul’s Edge files that are in my desktop PC, and how can I transfer my other Google waypoints that are in my desktop computer to my iPad that has a Google Earth App.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF sponsors two free week-long summer day camps in Baton Rouge
If you’re already on the lookout for summer activities to keep the kids occupied, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is sponsoring two week-long summer workshops for kids ages 12 to 16 at the Waddill Outdoor Education Center in Baton Rouge.[…]
Bass Fishing
Texas anglers take two big bass at Toledo Bend
Two Lone Star State anglers landed bass as big as Texas at Toledo Bend last month.[…]
Inshore Fishing
How to consistently catch speckled trout in Dularge
If you’re looking for tips and tactics to catch more speckled trout this year, don’t miss this brand new episode of Sportsman TV airing tonight at 6:30 on Cox Sports Television.[…]