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Wet-leg reds— Where to wade-fish for Vermilion redfish
Redfish move into Vermilion Bay, and you can catch all you want. Or you could bypass the crowds and target these unpressured redfish.[…]
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Deer Hunting
A man called Smith — Secrets of a trophy bowhunter
Monroe bowhunter Brad Smith has big bucks figured out, and he’s willing to help others learn his bowhunting tactics for success.[…]
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The backup plan — Lafitte fall redfishing tactics
October offers fantastic redfish fishing. This Lafitte backup plan will keep your rod bowed and your ice chest full.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Crappie tops — Tips for September crappie fishing on Lake Claiborne
Lake Claiborne is full of crappie, and this die-hard angler knows all you need to catch them this month are good electronics and the right tactics.[…]
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Life after summer — Best fall fishing bets for Big Lake
This Big Lake guide knows just how to fill the boat with redfish and flounder — and even a few trout — in the fall.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bassmaster Elite Series pro fishing tips for summer bass
The heat of summer is a time when you can expect to get just a handful of bass bites, right? Not according to this Bassmaster Elite Series pro.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Crappie assassin — Tips from a sac-a-lait fishing master
Miller’s Lake is a black crappie mecca, and this Duson angler has it all figured out. Use his tips to fill limits of the delectable fish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Predictable Patience — Why you should wait for the rut to hunt
There is no doubt that the rut is the absolute best time to shoot the biggest buck your property is capable of attracting.[…]
Deer Hunting
Fatal attraction — How to use deer decoys
Deer decoys can stop and even draw deer closer. And West Monroe’s DeWayne Richardson knows exactly how to maximize their use.[…]
Deer Hunting
Grounded — How to build a ground blind
A ground blind is a good choice for a deer hunter who finds the perfect spot — that doesn’t feature the perfect stand tree.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Head count — How to choose the right crappie jig
There are a growing number of jighead options for crappie fishing, but which one is right? Here are some expert thoughts to help you decide.[…]
Crappie/Bream
A planer approach — How to use planer boards and big crankbaits for crappie fishing
Think spider-rigging for crappie is high-tech? Then you’ll be blown away by the new-age tactic of using planer boards and big crank baits to dredge up fish.[…]
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Dad gum mangroves!
This Lafitte guide relaxes by heading out of Grand Isle to catch mangrove snapper, one of the most-persnickety fish in the Gulf.[…]
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A deer stands — A procrastinator’s guide to bowhunting
I’m the world’s worst procrastinator.
Don’t fool yourself: You might be a bad procrastinator, but my procrastination would run circles around your procrastination.[…]
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The Express Lane — Trout-fishing tips for the Biloxi Marsh
Reaching the northeastern stretches of the Biloxi Marsh is less than 12 miles from Pass Christian. Here’s how to catch limits without burning a lot of fuel.[…]
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Brute force — AJ fishing tips
These brothers love to tangle with one of the hardest-fighting fish in the Gulf. Here’s how they make quick work of amberjack.[…]