Ducks
Delta’s dirty dozen
1) Learn to use a pintail whistle, but don’t overuse any call. In fact, calling really doesn’t seem to make a lot of difference.[…]
Venice
Ducks
Why hunt Delta National Wildlife Refuge?
Woody and Chip Crews went from a longtime private waterfowl lease in Terrebonne Parish to the extreme opposite — public hunting in Plaquemines Parish. The father-son team offers their views on why anyone would want to hunt on Delta National Wildlife Refuge.[…]
Bass Fishing
Venice bass thick, Prairieville angler says
Bass-fishing reports from Venice have been pretty crazy, and Prairieville angler David Cavell said it’s better than you’ve heard.
“When (the water) turns green, it’s how many do you want to catch,” Cavell said.[…]
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Ducks down on the Delta
At exactly 6:09 a.m. what was obviously a hen gray duck hovered close in over the coot decoys. Chip Crews chopped it down with one shot.
Dawn would be late coming under the leaden skies.[…]
News Breaker
Video: Insane tuna action out of Venice now
Capt. Matt Miranda with Voodoo Charters out of Venice had a pretty amazing day catching yellowfin tuna Tuesday.[…]
News Breaker
Head to lower Mississippi River for November trout
Redfish were choking the marshes around Venice in October, but trout were few and far between. By early November, however, specks should be invading the Mississippi River, producing plenty of action.[…]
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Venice trout bite revolves around river level
Generally, a litany of factors have to align for success out on the water. However, one key condition carries a considerable amount of weight when fishing out of Venice this time of year, according to Capt. Dennis Bardwell.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Sportsman subscriber lands STAR-tagged redfish in Breton Sound
James Bryan was in search of speckled trout Saturday morning while fishing the Central Rig Facility Field in Breton Sound.[…]
News Breaker
Tuna time out of Venice
With the clock ticking down and his team behind the eight ball, Capt. Zach Lewis knew desperate times called for desperate measures. […]
Inshore Fishing
Nine cited for alleged shrimping violations in Southeast Louisiana
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited nine people in five separate boats for alleged shrimping violations on Aug. 8 and 9 in Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
2017 Faux Pas Lodge Rodeo final results
Here are final results from the 19th annual Faux Pas Lodge Rodeo held this past weekend out of Venice Marina[…]
Fishing Tournaments
19th Faux Pas Lodge Rodeo set for July 27-29 in Venice
The 19th Annual Faux Pas Lodge Rodeo is set to kickoff beginning Thursday morning out of Venice Marina, and this year’s event just might be the biggest so far.[…]
Offshore Fishing
Keep your eye on the sky
Along with baits, terminal tackle, and landing net, add “weather watching” to your summer rigs check list. Amid the rod-bending revelry of summer rig fishing, take precautions to keep everyone safe and comfortable.[…]
Fishing
Three cited for alleged shrimping violations in Yellow Cotton Bay
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries ticketed three people in Plaquemines Parish Friday morning for alleged shrimping violations.[…]
News Breaker
Potential No. 2 swordfish — at 294.5 pounds — caught Friday out of South Pass
Seven of Louisiana’s Top 10 swordfish have been caught on Capt. Peace Marvel’s boat — but none have ever gotten up-close and personal with him like an aggressive 294-pounder did Friday afternoon out of South Pass.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
STAR-tagged red caught near Pass a Loutre Saturday; angler wins NauticStar
Lots of things have to fall in place to catch any tagged fish — much less one of the 100 tagged redfish that were swimming along Louisiana’s coast for the Coastal Conservation Association’s STAR Tournament.[…]