News Breaker
Dragon-like catch shocks Louisiana guide
It’s been a very strange year for Capt. Jamie Gaspard of Pure Adrenalin Fishing Charters out of Grand Isle and Fourchon.[…]
Fishing
News Breaker
Sight-fishing bonanza for reds out of Buras
If you’re a sight-fishing fan, Friday afternoon was one of those special days when the planets aligned and conditions were perfect in the marshes along the east side of the Mississippi River between Buras and Pointe a la Hache.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Run with the bulls in Venice
Inshore action out of Venice has been consistent this summer, and may be one of the best parts of the state if you’re looking to battle bull redfish.[…]
Bass Fishing
Cool off with ‘bass on the rocks’
The hot summer weather got you down? Well, why not cool off with some bass on the rocks — Red River south style.[…]
Columns
Plastics for panfish
Many kayak anglers dream of catching giant fish from their small plastic boats. However, going in the completely opposite direction can be even more fun. Imagine catching scores of tiny, delicious fish — using nothing more than worms and a cane pole, or lightweight spinning gear.[…]
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.[…]
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.[…]
Bass Fishing
Nighttime is the right time at Toledo Bend
Getting bites during the heat of the day in August could be a challenge for bass anglers at Toledo Bend.[…]
Bass Fishing
They built a better frog
Frogs are becoming more popular fishing lures because they are a more realistic representation of a real frog, said professional fisheries biologist Mike Wood. In other words, they’re building a better frog.[…]
Bass Fishing
Stewart’s an angler to keep an eye on
You might say that motocross’s loss is bass fishing’s gain.
The largemouths might not like that, though. If you’ve paid attention to pro bass fishing this year, you know why.[…]
Crappie/Bream
A crappie hot dog
Very few people can tell you the exact day they got serious about fishing, especially one with 70 years tucked under his belt.[…]
Sidebars
Pogy prudence
Prior to a recent mangrove snapper trip, Capt. Ross Montet loaded up with fresh pogies he cast-netted in the West Delta. He started in open water, but found he was chasing fast-moving schools that were outrunning his net in the 10- to 12-foot depths.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Tip of the day
Dave Pizzolato discards the plastic pegs that come with his corks and replaces them with the tapered tips of wooden chopsticks. “If the peg comes out, plastic sinks but wood floats,” he grinned.[…]
Fishing
Tippets
August is the last full month of “SweatFest 2018,” the festival nobody likes to celebrate. While a combination of hot water and high tides make for tough fly fishing, late summer does offer a few unique opportunities.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Pizzolato’s Top 7 tips for Old River
1) Learn to tight-line. Using a cork doesn’t allow fishing to be done deep enough to fish the 12 to 14 feet needed on the most important fish-holding structure — piers and pilings in front of camps.[…]