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Make it a Reggio, Delacroix December for reds and specks
Capt. Darren Schaff (504-400-2466) loves that he doesn’t have to run far to get into rod-bending action this month.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Marsh Man Masson video: Exploring new spots results in amazing action
We all have our fishing comfort zones — those areas that are staples for us that deliver on a regular basis. Marsh Man Masson has those as well, but he also likes to break the mold and fish new stuff that will produce under the right conditions — and he did just that the first week of December.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Inshore insights: Top 3 tips to help you boat a big fish
Think about it: the speckled trout of a lifetime might strike at any moment.[…]
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Bust ‘em in the Biloxi Marsh
Cooler weather means hotter action in the Biloxi Marsh right now and throughout the month, according to Saltwater Therapy charter captain Eric Olsen (504-715-3006).[…]
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Action shifts to bays and marshes north of Grand Isle
Speckled trout have pretty much made the move to interior bays and marshes north of Grand Isle now, so that’s where Capt. Keith “Herk” Bergeron heads to track them down in December.[…]
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Trout, redfish action heats up in Lake Charles
Go downtown, so to speak, to catch speckled trout consistently in December on Calcasieu Lake.[…]
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Beating the bridges
As December rolls around — and lots of Lake Pontchartrain anglers are in deer stands and duck blinds pondering awkward office Christmas parties, lame bowl game matchups and how much fried turkey they can consume in the coming weeks — Capt. Kris Robert stays laser-focused on what he does for pretty much the other 11 months of the year.[…]
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Cold Calcasieu options
On a chilly 39-degree December morning, Big Lake’s Ray Christy had a smile on his face when he launched from the public landing at Riverside Park in Westlake.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Redfish, trout thick in Delacroix
If you live in Southeast Louisiana and want to catch quick limits of reds and specks, you should point your truck toward Delacroix.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Catch and cook: Raking in fish for a holiday feast
Anyone can bake a Butterball for the holidays, but in my house every year, the guests are treated to fresh, fried fish. It’s a tradition![…]
Field Notes
Inshore insights: Understanding water levels in the marsh
The pond that held all those biting redfish would have been a great honey hole — if only there was any water left in it.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Video: Using online satellite imagery to find clean water
How many times have you heard, “Just find clean water” — but were at a total loss where to start?
After all, fishing in clean water improves the odds of getting on a great bite.[…]
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Keep your eyes on Cocodrie
The Cocodrie area had a plague of undersized speckled trout in October — but that’s great news for anglers planning to head down there in November.[…]
Columns
New gear reviews
Plano supercharged its version of the kayaker’s milk crate with the new V-Crate. Efficient kayak fishing demands organized, easily accessible storage. This universal crate comes with four large Plano tackle trays that are visible and secured with a rubber strap.[…]
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November’s best bets in a ‘yak
This decades-old lake within the state park is nearly 2,000 acres, and has three different boat launches that provide kayak anglers easy access to all sections of the lake.[…]
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Top 3 ChatterBait mistakes
ChatterBaits are lures fish love to smash. Whether you’re targeting bass on your local reservoir or snatching redfish from coastal marshes, these vibrating jigs force reaction bites that are vicious.[…]