Field Reports
Sight-fishing reds is the ticket for Sabine
Capt. Adam Jaynes is taking advantage of the sunny weather forecast this week to sight-fish redfish in the marshes around Sabine Lake.[…]
Month: June 2020
Newsletters
Catching speckled trout with double rigs
On this segment of Sportsman TV, Capt. Charlie Thomason will be fishing double rigs for trout. Double rig fishing can be extremely productive.[…]
News Breaker
Gov. Edwards appoints Andrew Blanchard to the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
Andrew Blanchard, President of Pearl Inc. seafood processing, has been appointed to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Commission.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF asks anglers to complete survey on spotted seatrout management
The LDWF, Louisiana State University and Louisiana Sea Grant have released a survey to gather public input on spotted seatrout management options.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF agents arrest Simsboro man for drug and deer hunting violations
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Simsboro man for alleged drug and deer hunting violations on June 9 in Lincoln Parish.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana red snapper landing estimates through May 31
LA Creel indicates that 169,270 pounds or 22 percent of Louisiana’s 2020 annual private recreational allocation of 784,332 pounds have been harvested.[…]
Bass Fishing
Greg Hackey’s favorite June bass baits
Don’t be afraid to tie on a crankbait around heavy cover. Greg Hackney’s go-to lure for June is a Strike King KVD 1.5 or 2.5. Baits with two treble hooks.[…]
Big Bass
Two more additions to the 10-pound Toledo Bend club
Ville Platte’s Jake Ortego and Henry West of Mermentau both caught bass over 10 pounds while fishing at Toledo Bend in May.[…]
Bass Fishing
Versatile Senko is bass pro’s favorite June bait
From Caddo Lake to Lake Seminole, Toledo Bend and Lake Sam Rayburn, bass pro Randy Allen of GIlliam will use a Zoom Super Fluke in June.[…]
Columns
Texas Eye jig changes your lure presentation
The author has added a new, improved jighead to the arsenal he takes to the water when he’s targeting trophy speckled trout.[…]
Columns
Species spotlight: Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin tuna swim throughout all the tropical and subtropical oceans of the earth. These big, bluewater fish are fun to catch and quite tasty.[…]
Bass Fishing
Mister Twister Sassy Swimmer
The Mister Twister Sassy Swimmer is a great jig and spinnerbait trailer, but it also works great for bass when rigged by itself.[…]
Outdoor Updates
Brown pelicans will be aided by Queen Bess Island restoration project
Queen Bess Island restoration project will help brown pelican rookery and was a top priority for state and federal fish and wildlife management agencies.[…]
Fishing
Louisiana non-profits have big effect in outdoors leisure
There are multiple nonprofits and organizations in Louisiana that provide opportunities for disabled citizens to participate in outdoors activities.[…]
Offshore Fishing
Slow Pitch Jigging for Snapper
In this video, Johnny Jigs goes slow pitch jigging in Venice, Louisiana for red snapper while offshore fishing. […]
Bass Fishing
The ticket to great bass at Chicot Lake in June
Veteran Chicot Lake angler Andre Oliver said bass fishing should be great when the lake re-opens. Chicot State Park was closed to the public March 18.[…]