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May 9, 2026

Osbon gets big Bussey Brake bass in the boat

February 11, 2023 Dan Kibler

Casey Osbon of West Monroe caught a 10.25-pound bass on Feb. 6 from Bussey Brake Reservoir north of Bastrop.[…]

MLF tournament like a Krewe of Bass Mardi Gras parade on Toledo Bend

February 9, 2023 Dan Kibler

Four anglers caught double-digit bass at the Feb. 4 MLF Bass Fishing League Cowboy Division tournament on Toledo Bend Reservoir.[…]

Cody Pitt with the 13-pound, 6-ounce lunker bass he caught on Feb. 4 during a MLF Bass Fishing League Cowboy Division event on Toledo Bend. (Photo courtesy Toledo Bend Lunker Bass Program)

Second big bass dwarfs Pitt’s first one

February 7, 2023 Dan Kibler

Cody Pitt from Elmer, La., landed a 10.09-pound largemouth bass on Jan. 27 and a 13-pound, 6-ounce monster bass on Feb. 4.[…]

Crowley angler lands huge Toledo lunker

February 5, 2023 Kinny Haddox

Ryan Semmes of Crowley landed his personal best largemouth, an 11.79-pound whopper, working a submerged creek on the south end of Toledo Bend.[…]

New Orleans Big Bass Rodeo to be held March 25, 2023

February 2, 2023 From News Reports

The LDWF and the City Park Conservancy are gearing up for the 74th annual Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park on March 25.[…]

Louisiana Legends of the Outdoors – Bobby Phillips

February 2, 2023 Kinny Haddox

Bobby Phillips was owner and operator of one of the state’s most popular and legendary fishing tackle shops, the Honey Hole in West Monroe.[…]

Natural Forage Baits are in demand at Toledo Bend

February 2, 2023 Don Shoopman

Natural Forage Baits are in demand by crappie fishermen and, more importantly, crappie, as owner J.R. “Beau” Davidson knows very well.[…]

Morakniv Floating Knife

January 31, 2023 Brian Cope

With a flexible, 4mm Swedish stainless steel blade and natural cork handle, the 49-gram knife floats, so no worries if you drop it.[…]

Kayak anglers mill about on a cold January morning preparing for the start of the Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club’s annual Minimalist Challenge. This unique event requires all anglers to fish with a small, identical selection of lures provided by the tournament.

Sign-up for a kayak tournament

January 26, 2023 Chris Holmes

Fresh or salt, there are tournaments to fit every kayak angler’s fishing style, and they are sure to make you a better fisherman.[…]

Brandt Babineaux, left, and Baylen Guy show the five bass they caught March 5 in a Louisiana High School B.A.S.S. Nation tournament at Toledo Bend.

Teurlings bass duo

January 26, 2023 Don Shoopman

Baylen Guy and Brandt Babineaux did well in eight tournaments on the Louisiana High School B.A.S.S. Nation circuit.[…]

Gail Serigny Hayes started running Gail’s Bait Shop in the 70s. Sadly, Hurricane Ida destroyed the shop in 2021.

Louisiana outdoor treasures: Gail’s and Charley’s

January 20, 2023 Joe Macaluso

Storms and shifting demographics has taken a toll on most of the places that Grand Isle fishermen relied on for live bait.[…]

Dago’s Mobil & Grocery in Lydia is a go-to place for many saltwater fishermen in Acadiana.

Louisiana outdoor treasures: Dago’s

January 20, 2023 Don Shoopman

Dago’s Mobil & Grocery has bait, tackle and shrimp for fishermen and live seafood, boiled seafood and big plate launches every day.[…]

This young angler and his prized redfish are among thousands of fish and fishermen photographed beside the Island Marina cleaning station sign.

Louisiana outdoor treasures: Lake Catherine Island Marina

January 20, 2023 Keith Lusher Jr.

Nobody is more efficient with stocking their tanks with shrimp in New Orleans than Lake Catherine Island Marina.[…]

Terry’s Live Bait completely rebuilt their shop following near total destruction from Hurricane Ida. Terry Serigny first began selling live bait in 1961. The sign on the post on the right was blown away and found in Lafitte. Through a Facebook post, the sign was returned to Terry.

Louisiana outdoor treasures: Terry’s Live Bait

January 20, 2023 Kinny Haddox

Terry’s Live Bait is a full-fledged tackle store with a table and chairs where folks come as much for the conversation as they do the bait.[…]

Blackie Campo’s Marina and Bait is a fixture in lower St. Bernard Parish.

Louisiana outdoor treasures: Campo’s and Fisherman’s Friend Bait Shop

January 20, 2023 Rusty Tardo

Campo’s and Fisherman’s Friend Bait Shop are two legendary bait shops in St. Bernard Parish that both deserve recognition for their service.[…]

Wintertime trout at the Geoghegan Canal

January 20, 2023 Keith Lusher Jr.

Max Patrucco of Slidell believes the Geoghegan Canal is one of the most productive places for catching wintertime trout.[…]