Bass Fishing
How to find grass that holds prespawn bass
Look for prespawn bass to stage anywhere there’s aquatic grass this month, then break down those areas for great fishing.[…]
Year: 2019
Bass Fishing
Greg Hackney’s high-water tips
When spring reservoirs and river systems are a-flood, here’s how top-drawer bass pro Greg Hackney responds.[…]
Contents
3 tips to catch staging MRGO specks
Plenty of speckled trout get in the big channel on their way to the Gulf as the water warms this month. Not enough fishermen follow them, but one veteran guide lays out the blueprint for success once they do.[…]
Fishing
Sidelined by Mother Nature
Port Eads Marina, located at the southernmost point of Louisiana and the last stop before hitting the Gulf of Mexico, has closed indefinitely. […]
Bass Fishing
Map feature: Lake Penchant
During the latter part of the bass spawn in March, fish around and near Lake Penchant for spring largemouth bass, plus an occasional redfish.[…]
Contents
Thump that tree for March crappie
Don’t be afraid to drop a bait or lure right next to a tree when crappie are making their big move to the shallows to spawn.[…]
Bass Fishing
Veteran guide tells where to fish for big bass on Caddo Lake
Follow this expert’s advice and you might end up with a beast of a bass from Caddo Lake.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Battle bayou bulls
If you want to do battle with bull reds and the bull drum that also bite in the same locations, several areas at Grand Bayou Dularge offer the opportunity in March.[…]
Outdoor Updates
The Beasts of Venice Show Up
Trophy tuna are finally showing up on the lumps and the good news is they should remain there for the entire month of March.[…]
Apex Predator
The double-wheelie sharpener
The double-wheelie blade sharpener is inexpensive, fits in your palm and only takes seconds to use.[…]
Bass Fishing
Greg Hackney’s money tips for catching spawning bass
Greg Hackney’s tips and tricks are spelled out here to help you fish the spawn and win bass tournaments.[…]
Speckled Trout
Trout will stack up as they start migrating out of Lake Pontchartrain
As fresh Mississippi River water pours into Lake Pontchartrain via the Bonnet Carré Spillway opening, here’s your chance to double down on speckled trout for the next few weeks.[…]
Columns
Camp chef cooks Creole seafood classics
This Barbecue shrimp and sweet potato grits offers the contrasting tastes of spicy and sweet, while David Rouse’s corn and crab bisque makes a hearty meal.[…]
Columns
Noteworthy poaching violations of 2018-19 season
Here’s a look at some wildlife violation cases from this previous fall, along with sentencing in a baiting case. All are well worth mentioning, and are a reminder that protecting wildlife resources is a never-ending job.[…]
Dove
LDWF looking for landowners and farmers to lease land for dove season’s opening day
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is seeking private landowners and farmers from throughout the state who would lease their land on opening day for dove hunting. […]
Fishing
AG urges Supreme Court to protect public access to Catahoula Lake
With the rights of thousands of Louisiana sportsman on the line, Attorney General Jeff Landry is asking the Louisiana Supreme Court to reverse a lower court’s decision in Cooks & Crooks v. Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.[…]