Fishing
Pogie boat carnage
Coastal areas along Holly Beach and Rutherford Beach were full of dead fish after at least three separate menhaden net spills.[…]
Fishing
Fishing
Henderson Lake drawdown scheduled to begin Sept. 25, 2023
The drawdown on Henderson Lake has been rescheduled to begin on Monday, September, 25, 2023, and will end on November 1, 2023. […]
Crappie/Bream
EZ Drift Bait Pen
The EZ Drift Bait Pen simplifies things for crappie anglers.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bring on the bass bite
As days turn a little cooler and shorter, bass fatten up on shad before the winter. Find the shad and find the bass.[…]
Features
Strikes from large trout
The months of low river water set up a favorable inshore salinity gradient for larger speckled trout this October.[…]
Big Bass
“Gaspergoo” turned out to be a 10-pound trophy bass
Marcus Johns with his 10.38-pound Poverty Point largemouth bass he caught on a trip with his son, Austin Lambert, on Sept. 10.[…]
Bass Fishing
YUM Scottsboro Recon Swimbait
A joint project between YUM Bait Co. and the Scottsboro Tackle Co. resulted in the injection-molded YUM Scottsboro Recon Swimbait.[…]
Field Notes
Out Of State Destinations: Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston area anglers mostly target redfish, speckled trout and flounder. In September, it’s still hot, but the fishing is good.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Sept. 3, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through September 3, 2023,[…]
Field Notes
Take advantage of drawdowns to learn contours, structure
Brandon Jennings, an avid crappie fisherman, takes advantage of drawdowns to find stumps, logs, tree tops and edges of drop-offs.[…]
Columns
Be ready for more pleasant fishing days ahead
Some kayak anglers embrace the minimalist style while others choose every accessory possible to take with them.[…]
Fishing
LDWF investigates fish kill at Bussey Brake Reservoir
The LDWF was made aware of a fish kill at Bussey Brake Reservoir (located in Morehouse Parish) this past weekend.[…]
Columns
Our fishing would not be great without the Mississippi’s highs and lows
In the short term, a high Mississippi River causes a period of pain, but we don’t get to the great days of a low river fishing without it.[…]
Columns
Red Snapper “Lox”
With the increased daily bag limit and a successful fishing trip, you’re sure to have plenty of red snapper to try new recipes.[…]
Bass Fishing
Daiwa Tatula 300
This lightweight, oversized baitcasting reel is a dream for bass anglers.[…]
Columns
First voted down; now voted “up,” speckled trout proposal moves forward… maybe
It appears we’re getting close to a resolution on new speckled trout regulations, maybe. The new regs will be discussed on Sept. 21.[…]