Fishing
Commercial shark possession limit increases
The LDWF announced the daily possession limit for commercially harvested large coastal sharks will increase from 45 to 55 per day effective immediately.[…]
Fishing
Crappie/Bream
Cranking up crappie
When slabs reach their summer haunts in deeper water, if often takes a vibrating, rattling crankbait to draw a strike. Here’s how to get one.[…]
Columns
Matrix Rip Shad targets the ‘tweener’ depths
The Matrix Rip Shad is a hard-body artificial lure, a jerkbait, that’s already a favorite of his and charter boat captains in Louisiana.[…]
Contents
It’s never too late for trophy Louisiana trout
If you think the trophy trout train has already passed by, think again. Here are two places to target and several techniques to use.[…]
Contents
Speckled trout: Life in the fast lane
Higher water temperatures in summer increase a trout’s metabolic rate and force it to feed four times more often than it feeds during the winter.[…]
Columns
Are you a master kayak angler?
The Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club offers a unique event allowing members to challenge themselves to successfully catch a wide variety of different species.[…]
Columns
What lures worked for you and when?
To prepare for fishing the latter months of the year, you should look at the lures you used last season and consider why and where they were successful.[…]
Bass Fishing
Toledo Bend: It’s right at night
Toledo Bend has always been a really good night fishing lake. Last August was awesome and it should be great again this year.[…]
News Breaker
Red snapper catch statistics through July 28
The latest landing statistics recorded by LA Creel is 528,994 pounds, or 66 percent of Louisiana’s allocation. This estimate covers through July 28.[…]
Catfish
Trolling for catfish: Slinky weight is key
From late June through November catfish move around a lot due to a number of factors and one of the best ways to target mobile cats is to drift or troll.[…]
Bass Fishing
Location only half the battle when bass fishing Lake Cataouatche
Bass fishing in Lake Cataouatche is a mystery to many anglers. Gabe Taylor of Luling, knows it like few others and said it’s truly a game of skill.[…]
Fishing
Clenzoil Marine & Tackle 12-ounce aerosol
Finally, a product you can use to clean and protect not only your fishing tackle, but also your outboard motor and other metal features on your fishing vessel.[…]
Fishing
Frabill’s Trophy Haul Net series
Frabill debuted its Trophy Haul Net series this spring, with features including an oversized handle and a big net bag that will make it easier to land fish.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Tips for slabs after dark
The details of your setup and presentation are important. Follow these tips to help you make the best of your night-fishing trips for crappie.[…]
Redfish
Redfish riding high
Ponds from Delacroix across to the Biloxi Marsh all the way back to the ICW are great places to sight-fish for reds this time of year.[…]
Fishing
Shimano’s SLX DC 150 baitcasting reel
The SLX DC 150 baitcasting reel features Shimano’s SLX low-profile style with the I-DC4 digital brake control system already on the Curado DC series.[…]