Bass Fishing
Another wild week of 10-pounders at Toledo Bend
At least three more anglers landed big-time bass during the last week at Toledo Bend.[…]
Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Specks beginning to show up in Delacroix marsh, guide says
Speckled trout are starting to appear in the Delacroix marsh, according to a fishing guide.[…]
Columns
Contest fraud stinks
Hunting and fishing tournaments and contests are a big part of the outdoor industry. Though I never had any desire to participate in such competitions, many of my friends do and more power to them.[…]
Bass Fishing
Paulina angler catches 10-pounder in Patroon area at Toledo Bend
What a difference a day makes.
Paulina anglers Thomas Hymel and Victor Guidry wrapped up a hard day of fishing in the 1215 area at Toledo Bend last Thursday with a three-bass stringer weighing just under 6 pounds.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Lane take Elite Series lead with 37-pound stringer
The second day of the Bassmaster Elite Series stop on the St. Johns River was one that was beyond belief. Gonzales pro Greg Hackney weighed in a 10-pound, 10-ounce monster, and he was joined in the 10-pound club by Pierre Part’s Cliff Crochet.[…]
Bass Fishing
Texas angler takes yet another Toledo Bend 10-pounder
With the fishing tough at Sam Rayburn Lake near his camp, Hunter Gothia of Bridge City, Texas, ventured to Toledo Bend last week to get in on the spectacular bass action that’s taken the reservoir by storm this month.[…]
Bass Fishing
New Iberia angler reels in 9-pounder at Lake Dauterive
With all the trouble Ray Dees had getting to the boat launch at Lake Dauterive Saturday afternoon, it’s a wonder he was in the right frame of mind to even go fishing at all.[…]
Bass Fishing
Missouri angler takes Toledo Bend 13.3-pounder
After fighting sustained 25-mph southerly winds on Toledo Bend on Tuesday morning, Missouri anglers Lance Wakeland and John Bilgere agreed to get back on the water about 5 p.m.[…]
Columns
Redcicles
As we get deep into winter, many kayak anglers hang up their paddle, preferring to wait until the first signs of spring make thoughts of getting back on the water more appealing.[…]
Bass Fishing
FLW Series pro lands 11-pound-plus bass near Palo Gaucho Creek on Toledo Bend
FLW series pro Todd Castledine may not fish Toledo Bend very often, but when he does, he definitely makes the most of it.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Speckled trout bite will get more consistent near Lake Pontchartrain area as water temps rise, guide says
As water temperatures slowly start rising in Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Borgne and the Biloxi Marsh, speckled trout action should begin consistently heating up as well.[…]
Bass Fishing
DeRidder angler catches 10-pounder near South Toledo Bend State Park
On Saturday afternoon, March 8, three hometown buddies from DeRidder decided to fish Toledo Bend’s southern waters.[…]
Bass Fishing
Walker angler catches biggest bass of the season at Toledo Bend
Dennis Lott caught the largest fish of the Toledo Bend Lunker Program’s season Saturday when he reeled in a 12.89-pound monster sitting on a shallow bed in the Housen area.[…]
Bass Fishing
Chikara crankbaits
Bass fishermen are tying on a hot product from Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits. Surprisingly, it isn’t a soft plastic like the ever-popular Senko. In fact, it’s a hard bait with an attitude.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Sumrall, Areceneaux hold on to win Louisiana Sportsman Open Bass Championship
Caleb Sumrall and Jamie Arceneaux plucked more than 20 ½ pounds out of Lake Dauterive yesterday to take the first-day lead of the Louisiana Sportsman Open Bass Championship, and they returned there today to seal the victory and collect the $12,000 first-place prize.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Sumrall, Arceneaux lead after Day 1 of Louisiana Open Bass Championship
Caleb Sumrall wasn’t particularly optimistic about his chances at the Louisiana Open Bass Championship, but a five-fish, 20.57-pound stringer Saturday with partner Jamie Arcenaux has the team in first place after Day 1 at Doiron’s Landing in Stephensville.[…]