Louisiana Sportsman

Killer new crossbows

June 2, 2017 Sammy Romano

In this day and age, the archery industry — like many others — has become extremely competitive and overcrowded, with new manufacturers constantly entering the marketplace.[…]

You’d almost think this thing was a CIA operative, what with all the different identities, abilities and serious armament. At the risk of stretching a not-so-subtle Jason Bourne reference too far, let’s just say that the topwater frog is one deadly asset for just about anytime but the depths of winter and whenever fish hug deep structure.[…]

Public access to tidal waters in jeopardy

June 1, 2017 David Hunter Jones

Louisiana’s beloved fishing areas are known worldwide as the Sportsman’s Paradise.[…]

Cover: June 2017

June 1, 2017 Louisiana Sportsman

Hitting rocks this month is an ideal way to fill the ice chest. Check out page 160 to see how Capt. Lloyd Landry makes it happen.[…]

Take on the Louisiana Bass Trail

June 1, 2017 Louisiana Sportsman

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, the Louisiana Office of Tourism and Louisiana Office of State Parks announce the launch of the Louisiana Bass Trail, an effort bringing together seven lakes at eight state parks. Louisiana’s bass fishing is known internationally and has received many distinctions.[…]

Massey Ferguson 5700 Series

June 1, 2017 Louisiana Sportsman

Introducing the Massey Ferguson 5700 Serie s-; A mid-range tractor with high-end written all over it. When it comes to mid-range tractors, you’ll be hard-pressed to find another brand with more years of experience, working in more crops and conditions, in more places around the world, than Massey Ferguson. […]

Bill Lewis stutterstep

June 1, 2017 Louisiana Sportsman

Walking topwater baits are nothing new, but they’re generally one-trick ponies; they walk and don’t do much else. However, Bill Lewis Lures’ StutterStep has three different actions built into it. […]

Si-Tex NavStar

June 1, 2017 Louisiana Sportsman

The new NavStar Series is the first Si-Tex MFD (multi-function display) to offer the versatility of hybrid touch-screen operation, allowing navigators to access all of the unit’s advanced features via simple touch screen or traditional controls. NavStar’s versatility is further enhanced by its built-in Bluetooth connectivity and wireless LAN, providing fast Internet connection, automatic chart and software updating.[…]

Drop-Let

June 1, 2017 Louisiana Sportsman

The Drop-Let is reported to keep your bait in the strike zone longer by maintaining a constant depth throughout the length of the retrieve. It also lets you keep the bait stationary or jig vertically over a likely target. […]

Matrix Minnow

June 1, 2017 Louisiana Sportsman

There’s nothing better than a fish smashing a topwater plug, but when they quit crushing it or begin swatting at it, that’s indication that it’s time to go to a subsurface lure.[…]

Napier Truck Tent

June 1, 2017 Louisiana Sportsman

You know you’ve slept in the bed of your truck before. Was it the most comfortable night of sleep ever? Of course not. But more than likely, it was necessary. Make the next experience a more comfortable one, and memorable for the right reasons.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper pilot program not precursor for recreational IFQ system

June 1, 2017 Patrick Bonin

A two-year pilot program announced last week by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries that would award 150 randomly-selected offshore anglers unlimited access to 25,000 pounds annually of Gulf red snapper — which has been roundly criticized by fishing-rights advocates — is not an attempt to ultimately impose individual fishing quotas on the statewide recreational angling community.[…]