NEW PRODUCTS
Bull reds swarming east side of Buras right now
We left Riverside Marina about 6:45 a.m., cutting through the ribbon of marsh on the east side of the Mississippi River and heading out to the open water off California Point.[…]
Inshore Fishing
NEW PRODUCTS
Bull reds swarming east side of Buras right now
We left Riverside Marina about 6:45 a.m., cutting through the ribbon of marsh on the east side of the Mississippi River and heading out the California Point.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Slow but steady
August can be a slow month for speckled trout fishing, but in the Dularge area this month, local guide Capt. Marty LaCoste expects it to be really good.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Marrero man cited for alleged fishing violations
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited a 33-year-old Jefferson Parish man for alleged fishing violations Saturday in the Barataria Waterway.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Marsh Man Masson vid: Reds first, then offshore fish in inshore waters
Sure, the heat is suffocating. You can barely stand to be outside, and you spend your sleeping hours dreaming of crisp leaves, pumpkin cake and October cool fronts.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Delacroix’s redfish summer
Previously, on a typical August day, Delacroix anglers would head out into Black Bay and fish the same islands and structures that have produced trout for decades. Stone Island, Lonesome Island, Belle Island, the Wreck, the Black Tanks, Iron Banks and Battledore Reef were landmarks thick with trout and consistent producers, year after year.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Minimal tackle key for Grand Isle beach bite
No matter what kind of fishing you’re doing in the marsh, finding clean water is almost always helpful.[…]
Field Notes
Understanding how water flows through the marsh
It’s easy to look upon Louisiana’s prairie marsh and only see a bunch of grass and water.[…]
Field Notes
Lure profile – not just color – an important factor to consider
In addition to color, the profile of your lure will also determine its effectiveness depending on what forage predators are feeding on.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Big Lake beach fishing
With speckled trout fishing success up and down this year in Calcasieu Lake, particularly during a summer plagued by high west winds, it’s time to point the bow of the boat to the beach from Johnson Bayou to Holly Beach.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Stay on the move to find Hopedale trout
Hot. Sizzling, searing, scorching, broiling, roasting — all describe our summer weather, and the trout don’t seem to like it any more than we do. Perhaps it’s why they pulled a disappearing act in June and have had anglers scratching their heads ever since.[…]
Field Notes
Tracking trout movement at the MRGO
Back in May, me and some of my closest fishing buddies targeted speckled trout to be tagged and released at the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO) Long Rocks. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Beat the heat for August specks
Fishing is all about stacking as many odds in your favor as possible, and something you should certainly put in your favor this month is leaving the dock early. Not only do you beat the heat, but you also get a much better speckled trout bite, according to Slidell guide Capt. Matt McCabe.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Redfish swarming the banks of Buras marsh
Fishing in Buras right now is a one-horse show — but you’ll go home with tired arms and plenty of meat for the table.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Marsh Man Masson vid: Which soft-plastic is best for speckled trout?
There are more varieties of soft-plastic paddletail lures on the market than boats, outboards and trolling motors put together. Each manufacturer constantly develops new colors and styles in hopes of catching anglers’ attention as they side-step down the aisles of their local tackle shops. But do these lures actually catch fish?[…]
Inshore Fishing
Big Lake fishing is ‘best of the season’ right now
Farmers might be bemoaning a lack of rain in Southwest Louisiana, but Capt. Erik Rue sure isn’t complaining. That’s because low rainfall levels have allowed salinity in his home waters to soar.[…]