Louisiana Sportsman

Bass fishing in the singular; how to target big bass

March 5, 2020 Kinny Haddox

How to single out and target that one big bass? Two Louisiana fishermen, Todd Risinger of West Monroe and Sontus Mitchell of Ruston, share their secrets.[…]

CZ 1012 shotgun

February 27, 2020 louisianasportsman

If you’re tired of having to spend too much time after hunts cleaning your shotgun, making sure it’s spotless so the gas-operated recoil system works, then the CZ 1012 is for you.[…]

With spring bass fishing right around the corner, SPRO has added four colors to its line of RK Crawler crankbaits, all of them carrying different shades of red — just as anglers get ready to try and fool bass with crawfish-colored lures.[…]

Crappie 101: Tips for using multiple-rod setups

February 15, 2020 Phillip Gentry

If two fishing rods are better than one, how about 12. Learn the two most-popular techniques for trolling using multiple rods.[…]

Boating accidents are no laughing matter for anglers

February 13, 2020 Kinny Haddox

Most boating accidents can be avoided by putting safety first. Take a few precautions and make your fishing trips accident-free.[…]

2019-20 Deer of the Year

February 10, 2020 louisianasportsman

Since deer season cranked up last fall, Louisiana Sportsman writers have detailed the stories of almost 40 big bucks harvested across the Bayou State.[…]

These methods determined trout numbers are down

February 3, 2020 Chris Berzas

Determining the status of Louisiana’s speckled trout stock goes far beyond dockside interviews and email surveys. Gillnets are used to gather fish.[…]

Why tag fish?

January 27, 2020 Dora Lambert

Fish-tagging programs assist fishery managers in gathering a lot of important data that can reveal migratory behaviors, growth rates, mortality rates, etc. […]

Boating accidents are no laughing matter for anglers

January 27, 2020 Kinny Haddox

Most boating accidents can be avoided by putting safety first. Take a few precautions and make your fishing trips accident-free.[…]

A quality safety harness may save you from serious injury or worse.

Tree stand malfunctions

January 20, 2020 Josh Chauvin

By always wearing a safety harness in elevated stands, checking equipment and exercising many accidents can be prevented.[…]

The Mega Matrix

January 16, 2020 Don Shoopman

The Mega Matrix, which fits in between the 2-inch Matrix Mini, the original 3-inch Matrix Shad and the 5-inch Monster Matrix, works great on redfish.[…]

Adding a little flash and vibration ups the ante when trying to draw winter strikes. Specialty jigheads come with small spinner blades attached that spins even on the slowest moving baits. This redfish jumped all over it despite bitter cold conditions.

Winter kayak fishing: sleep later, fish slower

January 13, 2020 Chris Holmes

Change up your tactics when it comes to fishing from a kayak this winter. Slow down the presentation of your bait and fish later in the day.[…]

Commissioners hear suggested changes in creel, length limits and slot limits of speckled trout

January 10, 2020 Chris Berzas

Members of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries commission were delivered a wide variety of speckled trout management scenarios by Jason Adriance.[…]

Time for Louisiana duck hunters to make some changes

December 26, 2019 John Manion

With fewer ducks visiting Louisiana’s marshes, hunters need to come up with some new ideas and plans to keep their success on par with past seasons.[…]