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7 steps to clean trout
Nobody likes cleaning the day’s catch. But you’ll burn through these 7 steps to clean speckled trout and get these fish ready for the freezer or dinner.[…]
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Old-school jetty trout-fishing tactic
It’s no secret that jetties attract speckled trout, which hide in the rocks and feed on bait washing by. Here’s how you can find fishing spots on the rocks.[…]
Bass Fishing
Opposites attract — Keys to ‘heavy finesse’ bass fishing
Put ‘power’ into your ‘finesse’ fishing with some interesting rig-lure combinations that will trigger bass to bite while others struggle.[…]
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Running in circles — Where to limit out on Galliano, Golden Meadow trout and reds
Captains Mike Guidry and T-Man Cheramie don’t let stiff winds keep them home. They know great fishing can be had out of Pointe-aux-Chenes.[…]
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Jigs for briny pigs — Primer on using jigs for offshore success
Do you have to have live bait when fishing offshore? Well, it doesn’t hurt. But choose the right jig for the job, and you could be fighting bigger fish.[…]
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Bullfrogs are greedy
Bullfrogs are aggressive and greedy predators. They are actually quite easy to catch on fishing lures during the daytime. […]
Crappie/Bream
11 tips for mopping up on post-spawn crappie
Tim Bye knows crappie still feed in the post-spawn —if you know how to target them. Here are his tips to putting together enough fish for dinner.[…]
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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.[…]
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Calling all ducks — Top 9 duck-calling tips
Have you put the time into truly learning how to call ducks into shotgun range? These hunters tell how to get the most out of your time.[…]
Bass Fishing
Fall lunkers like grass
Shorter days and sliding water temperatures tell bass it’s belly packing time and a great many will move up from summer depths.[…]
Deer Hunting
Is your deer program working?
Managing your deer herd can make hunting a pleasure or a chore. Learn how to achieve your goals and enjoy your time in the woods.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Good Scents
Adding smell to your crappie baits increases appeal and results in more bites. Here are some expert thoughts from Toledo Bend guide Jerry Thompson.[…]
Bass Fishing
Grass game plan — Pro tactics for fishing vegetation for bass
Every bass angler knows vegetation attracts their prey, but what do you do when faced with miles of salad? These pros tell you how to focus your efforts.[…]
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Winter Retreat — Delacroix’s Oak River provides great trout fishing
Head to Delacroix’s Oak River this month for boatloads of specks — even if cold weather and high winds make you think about staying home.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Crappie Cops — Tips for summertime crappie-fishing success
Covering water and watching the speed limit are keys to success when crappie scatter during the oppressive summer heat. Here are some tips.[…]
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Rat Race — Nutria hunts provide a great way to extend the shooting season
Revelry raged around him, but Artie looked morose. Doc’s uptown bungalow rocked with the traditional St. Patrick’s Day lunacy, but Artie remained oddly oblivious to the festivities.
Not even the stroll to Parasol’s helped.
“What a difference two months make,” Pelayo laughed, while pointing at his pouting friend. “New Year’s Artie was the life of da paaawty. Now look at him.”[…]