Columns
It’s time for ethanol to go
Every now and then, amidst the partisan screaming and yelling on Capitol Hill, a piece of legislation appears that makes perfect sense.[…]
Month: April 2015
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Finding the fuzz — A little-known crappie-fishing tactic
It didn’t take long for Ty Hibbs to stop paying attention to me. Our conversation came to an abrupt stop as soon as we left the ramp.[…]
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Cigars and courtbouillon — Best bets for spring school trout and redfish
The crawfish heads were piling up, the keg was foaming and Artie was in the spotlight. Happens every time.[…]
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Cracking the code — Expert tips for catching chinquapin
It’s a well-founded piscatorial propensity: Tell someone you’re heading off for a panfish mission and you’ll typically hear some bluegill-related reply.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bass by the spoonful — How and when to fish with a spoon
There lurks in every bass angler’s subconscious this question: If you could have only one lure, what would it be?[…]
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Full to the bream — Best tactics for Atchafalaya Basin panfish
“Grandchildren are the dots that connect the lines from generation to generation,” according to Lois Wyse.[…]
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The Battle of Midway — Where to ambush Barataria Bay trout in April
Capt. Herk Bergeron knows that this time of year the speckled trout are following the bait as it moves south down the Barataria Waterway.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF cites 11 for alleged turkey violations on opening weekend
Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited 11 people for alleged turkey-hunting violations during opening weekend of the 2015 season.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Fort Jackson boat launch south of Buras closed to the public
Capt. Ryan Lambert got quite a surprise Tuesday when he pulled into the Fort Jackson boat launch off Hwy. 23 in Buras.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Find saltwater to locate specks east of the Mississippi River out of Buras
The calendar might say it’s April 1, but this isn’t an April Fool’s joke: Specks on the east side of the Mississippi River out of Buras are staying put in more traditional wintertime patterns right now.[…]