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Which way do we go?
Fishing kayaks become more sophisticated every day. Although conceptually a minimalist sport, kayak anglers are now incorporating many of the features found on modern powerboats.[…]
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Bass Fishing
Freshen up
The primary target species of most coastal Louisiana kayak anglers are speckled trout and redfish. However, many areas that primarily harbor these saltwater species are seeing decreased salinities and an influx of largemouth bass.[…]
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Easy breezy
Spring is on its way. The longer, warmer days are certainly welcomed by kayak anglers, but the wind — not so much.[…]
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February is for fishing and rigging
One of the many blessings of Louisiana fishing is that there are no closed seasons. Great fishing is available any month of the year, but February is ranked by many anglers as 12 out of 12.[…]
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Kayak tournaments 2015
Kayak fisherman throughout Louisiana know how good our fishing is. So good in fact that the word continues to spread.[…]
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Jacks are wild
The predominant fish sought by coastal kayak anglers are no doubt trout and redfish. However, the most hard-hitting and pound-for-pound all-out fighting machine is the jack crevalle.[…]
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Double the pleasure, double the fun
South Louisiana offers great duck hunting and saltwater fishing during the late fall and early winter for kayakers.[…]
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Island hopping
When it comes to easy access, protected water and a smorgasbord of fish, kayak anglers need look no further than Delacroix Island. Known locally as “The Island,” this historic St. Bernard Parish commercial fishing village is a kayak angler’s dream. The fishing area is unlimited, diverse and kayak friendly.[…]
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Tangling with sharks
If you kayak fish in coastal Louisiana, sooner or later you will hook into a shark. Here’s how to be prepared.[…]
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Getting juggy with it
Kayak fishing with a rod and reel is certainly popular, but there are other ways to catch fish that work well in a ’yak.[…]
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Join the club
Kayak fishermen are a different breed. Passionate about the sport, they work hard to let others know how much fun it is. They regularly share fishing tips, rigging advice and, yes, some even share fishing locations.[…]
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Offshore kayak fishing
Louisiana is a mecca for coastal kayak fishermen. Having virtually unlimited launch sites, and miles and miles of protected waters, kayak anglers can easily find great inshore action from one end of the state to the other.[…]
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Reds off the beaten path
As the weather warms, so does the water temperature. Submerged grass grows, and shrimp and baitfish invade the marsh — and so do redfish.[…]
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Kayak tournaments plentiful in 2014
Everybody has a little competitive streak, and kayak anglers are no different. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of fishing tournaments available across the Gulf Coast that are either specifically for paddle craft, have paddle craft categories or allow using paddle craft to compete in the regular divisions.[…]
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Redcicles
As we get deep into winter, many kayak anglers hang up their paddle, preferring to wait until the first signs of spring make thoughts of getting back on the water more appealing.[…]
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Stand up and fish
After three days of northwest winds, the winter cold front left the water in Fourchon only inches deep and muddier than the Mississippi. These conditions don’t build high expectations.[…]