Louisiana Sportsman

April 30, 2026

8 tips for great bream fishing

June 27, 2019 Jerald Horst

Try out veteran angler Freddie McMullen’s tips for great bream fishing to up your success and fill that cooler with slab-sized sunfish.[…]

Try your luck… after dark

June 26, 2019 Phillip Gentry

How you go about night fishing can spell the difference between a successful outing and losing sleep. Keep these five steps in mind.[…]

How to gain the advantage fishing oyster reefs

June 18, 2019 Todd Masson

Oyster reefs in salty bays are alive with organisms and with speckled trout are particularly drawn to these vibrant communities.[…]

A drop-shot rig will produce bass that have been hammered with other baits.

Drop-shot the ledges

June 6, 2019 David A. Brown

As long as the fish remain on the ledge, it’s a safe bet that they’re still in the food mood — so it’s just a matter of keeping an easy meal there for them.[…]

One of the best things about fishing on the beach is the quality of fish you often catch.

Fun at the beach begins with sightseeing

May 9, 2019 Todd Masson

Beaches are among the most productive of summertime destinations for speckled trout anglers, but they can also be the most intimidating.[…]

A cast net is a primary tool for fishermen to catch live bait of all kinds.

Catching live bait with a cast net

May 8, 2019 Marty Cannon

If live bait is what you want to fish with these days, you’re probably going to have to go out and get it yourself, especially if you want to fish with anything other than live shrimp.[…]

The many benefits of using artificial shrimp

April 22, 2019 David A. Brown

Whatever your preference, you’ll find artificial shrimp comprise a highly versatile lure family well deserving of prime space in your tackle tray. Here’s a handful of ideas for their use.[…]

Bogalusa Representive Malinda Brumfield- White and son Parker catch fish in a deep drop off along Coup Abel Pass.

Deep bayous get hot again

April 18, 2019 Todd Masson

Although springtime is when most anglers forget all about the inside bayous and target super-charged specks in the open bays, many fish remain in interior waters to feed on baby croakers.[…]

Capt. Herk Bergeron often fishes the Timbalier Rigs to catch trout in the spring.

Competition drives action at the rigs

April 18, 2019 Todd Masson

The engineers who designed all of the well heads, tank batteries and oil rigs that dot the state’s near-shore waters probably never thought once about all the fish that would be drawn to their structures.[…]

How to maximize the sunrise bite

April 16, 2019 David A. Brown

Why do bigger bass bite best at sunrise and how to make the most of it.[…]

Anchors aweigh!

April 8, 2019 Jerry Dilsaver

Certain bottoms or fishing situations call for one style or anchor over others. Here’s some advice on which one is right for you.[…]

Make sure you match the specifications of your boat, and how you plan to use it, to the trailer that you buy new or plan to fix up.

Trailer tactics: Make sure the shoe fits

March 29, 2019 Jerry Dilsaver

One of the most-overlooked aspects of purchasing a boat is the trailer. Here are some things that need to be considered.[…]

Frog tactics

March 18, 2019 David A. Brown

For an angler, the frog offers a great search bait for covering lots of water and finding key staging areas for bass.[…]

Fertilizing small ponds this month will kick-start growth at the bottom of the food chain that leads to healthier fish populations, good fishing.

March is time to fertilize small ponds

March 14, 2019 Jeff Burleson

With spring just around the corner and water temperatures on the rise, pond owners should proceed to the next level of their continual improvement program. […]

It’s tough to beat a spinnerbait when the water is dingy to muddy in the early spring.

Try three baits for March bass

March 14, 2019 Dustin Wilks

These three bass fishing patterns have always seemed to be among the best to fish in March.[…]

Spring speckled trout will move miles to get away from muddy water because they need water with higher salinity.

Move, move for specks

March 14, 2019 Sam Davis

Spring speckled trout will move miles to get away from muddy water because they need water with higher salinity.[…]