Louisiana Sportsman

Offshore action out of Venice is red-hot

June 12, 2019 Rusty Tardo

Bluewater action is on the menu this month with red snapper, yellowfin tuna, and the most-colorful battler in the Gulf, dolphin.[…]

New Orleans Big Game Fishing Club excited about 2019 season

April 24, 2019 Brian Cope

The New Orleans Big Game Fishing Club expects 2019 to be another great year for their anglers and activities. […]

The captains with Paradise Outfitters have caught seven yellowfin tuna weighing over 150 pounds fishing Venice, Louisiana.

The Beasts of Venice Show Up

March 1, 2019 Ann Taylor

Trophy tuna are finally showing up on the lumps and the good news is they should remain there for the entire month of March.[…]

An unusually high Mississippi River out of Venice this fall has pushed redfishing further away from the dirty water — but the fish are still biting.

Is it spring? It is in Venice

November 29, 2018 Todd Masson

The high Mississippi River has pretty much decimated typical fall fishing spots out of Venice — but here’s where you need to head to still catch plenty of redfish. […]

After October’s high river, Capt. Dustin Bounds suggested starting on the outside and working your way in for Venice reds.

Follow the river for Venice redfish

November 17, 2018 Joel Masson

The fishing in Venice depends on the Mississippi River more than humans rely on oxygen, and a slowly falling, high river in October will shove the November redfish farther from the river, according to Capt. Dustin Bounds.[…]

Five Mississippi men cited for over the limit of redfish

October 17, 2018 From News Reports

Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited five Mississippi men for alleged redfish violations in Plaquemines Parish on Oct. 12.[…]

Avid angler in midst of terribly unlucky streak

October 16, 2018 Todd Masson

Chad Battles is having a string of fishing misfortune. Chad Battles doesn’t have a Sea Tow membership, but after the week he’s had, he’s vowed to change that.[…]

With the Mississippi expected to rise at the end of September, Capt. Brent Roy said he’ll target reds in the bays on the edges of marsh out of Venice.

Old Man River holds all the cards in Venice

September 27, 2018 Andy Crawford

This fall was setting up to be epic for anglers launching out of Venice. The Mississippi River had been nice and low for a couple of months, and its waters were that beautiful shade of green that signals crazy fishing action.[…]

Marsh Man Masson vid: Punching bass and redfish in the face — seriously!

September 21, 2018 Todd Masson

Marsh Man Masson loves this time of year for a number of reasons, but not the least of which is the Mississippi River falls to its lowest levels of the year, and that sucks bass out of their secure hiding spots, and makes them very easy to catch along the roseau cane-lined passes, bayous and canals south of Venice, La.[…]

Video: Consistent redfish action out of Venice

September 12, 2018 Ann Taylor

A very green Mississippi river has sucked the redfish in along the shoreline, according to longtime Venice guide Capt. Boola Landry of Reel Tite Fishing Guide Service.[…]

Capt. Boola Landry likes to target big bull reds like this one with purple or chartreuse soft plastics on a 30-pound fluorocarbon leader a couple of feet under a 4 Horsemen popping cork.

Run with the bulls in Venice

August 19, 2018 Capt. Martha Spencer

Inshore action out of Venice has been consistent this summer, and may be one of the best parts of the state if you’re looking to battle bull redfish.[…]

Clipping packs of commonly used hooks onto a carabiner keeps the terminal tackle at easy reach.

Tackle organization bolsters efficiency

August 15, 2018 David A. Brown

Wherever you hunt largemouth bass, opportunities can rise and fall quickly, so preparation is paramount. An important element of your readiness is the organization of, and easy access to, your terminal tackle. Hooks, weights, swivels, etc. all need to remain conveniently reachable, lest you miss your chance.[…]

Despite the Delta’s abundance of redfish, Capt. Ryan Lambert still enjoys tugging on largemouth bass.

Busting Delta marsh bass

August 1, 2018 David A. Brown

With morning glories blooming across the canal, Capt. Cody Obiol was pushing away from the dock as I waited for his boss, Capt. Ryan Lambert to launch his Skeeter bay boat. Obiol was after bull reds that morning, but he knew my mission involved something much different, so his gracious salutation stoked my optimism.[…]

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