Bass Fishing
Pro shares crankbait secrets
With the bass spawn wrapping up and fish transitioning, crankbaits are about to become more important parts of anglers’ arsenals.[…]
Fishing
News Breaker
Louisiana tarpon fisherman Papa Joe Schouest dies at age 86
Joseph ‘Papa Joe’ Schouest Sr., one of the founding fathers of Louisiana tarpon fishing, died last week in Houma of complications from pneumonia.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Tight-line live shrimp right now for nice Grand Isle speckled trout
An angler who targets big Grand Isle speckled trout said shrimp are just now arriving at the island, but using live shrimp is key to putting some nice-sized fish in the box.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
CCA STAR kicks off this month
The 2014 Coastal Conservation Association STAR tournament begins on Memorial Day weekend, with more than more than $500,000 in prizes. Competition continues through Labor Day.[…]
Apex Predator
The Apex Predator shares tips to keep fishing thieves at bay
For extra excitement on my fishing excursions, I enjoy setting lines and traps – the most exciting part of the day is raising them to see what type of giant creature has been caught. […]
Fishing
Violet man pleads guilty to various oyster violations in St. Bernard Parish, LDWF says
A 32-year-old VIolet man pled guilty Thursday in 34th District Court in St. Bernard Parish for several oyster violations, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Fishing
How to Rig a Sliding Cork
This is the method we used while fishing Toledo Bend for crappie. Watch Stephen Johnston and he will show you how to rig your line.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Absolute Trout Catchin
A quick visit to LouisianaSportsman.com’s fishing reports section will reveal that one of the hardest working captains on the water is Marty Lacoste of Absolute Charters. Since we only work with the best, we went out with Marty to figure out how he catches so many trout.[…]
Columns
Ode to gobbule
Since 1492, when Dame Juliana Berners introduced fly fishing to English nobility, our sport has been popular among the cultural elite.[…]
Fishing
Bayou Sorrel boat launch improvements completed in Iberville Parish
A $765,177 dollar boat launch improvement project on Bayou Sorrel in Iberville Parish is getting good reviews from boaters and fishermen using the new site, according to a news release from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Next week’s full moon could mean quality specks in Lake Pontchartrain, guide says
Even though the forecast for Friday and Saturday looks a little dodgy with good rain chances both days, there’s a silver lining lurking next week for speckled trout anglers that will hopefully make up for a soggy weekend. […]
Ask Captain Paul
Downloading Captain Paul’s Edge to iPad
Dear Capt. Paul:
How do I download Captain Paul’s Edge files that are in my desktop PC, and how can I transfer my other Google waypoints that are in my desktop computer to my iPad that has a Google Earth App.[…]
Bass Fishing
Texas anglers take two big bass at Toledo Bend
Two Lone Star State anglers landed bass as big as Texas at Toledo Bend last month.[…]
Inshore Fishing
How to consistently catch speckled trout in Dularge
If you’re looking for tips and tactics to catch more speckled trout this year, don’t miss this brand new episode of Sportsman TV airing tonight at 6:30 on Cox Sports Television.[…]
Fishing
Get all knotted up – with the uni-knot
Today we tackle the uni-knot.
Read the instructions below, then watch the accompanying video for great step-by-step visuals.[…]
Fishing
Body of kayaker found in Lake Charles on May 3, LDWF says
Search crews Friday evening found the body of a 24-year-old Texas man in Lake Charles, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]