Columns
La. Hwy 593 to Bussey Brake: The road to a whole lot of my life
The second anniversary of the re-opening of Bussey Brake Reservoir near Bastrop is this month. Not many old lakes get to live again.[…]
Fishing
Fishing Hotspots
Increase your odds with live bait for Sabine specks
Many Sabine Lake anglers will throw live bait to increase their odds of having a successful fishing trip during the hottest parts of summer.[…]
Bass Fishing
Shallows still producing at Toledo Bend
If you think it’s time to target the deeper depths for bass at Toledo Bend, heed these words: Not so fast, my friend.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Hit the east side of the Biloxi Marsh for trout
Capt. Mike Gallo said he especially likes to fish the area on the east side of the Biloxi Marsh for speckled trout in July.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Gulf anglers need to be mindful of dangers of vibrio vulnificus
Anyone can get Vibrio vulnificus. But some people are more likely to get an infection and have severe complications.[…]
Columns
Species spotlight: Bluefish
Bluefish are pelagic fish, and can be found all over the globe. Anglers catch them everywhere from the deep sea to nearshore reefs.[…]
Columns
Nashville-Style Hot Snapper Sandwich
Grilled, baked, fried and even smoked, red snapper holds its own with a wide variety of cooking techniques.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bass and muddy water
After numerous trips, the author learned that the key to fishing muddy water for bass was to locate clean water and target the mixing line.[…]
Bass Fishing
911 Custom Lures hidden-weight spinnerbait
High quality components and custom colors set the 911 Custom Lures hidden-weight spinnerbait above the competition.[…]
Features
Old school saltwater favorites
Chris Holmes decided to head “back from the future” to see if the old gear and lures of yesteryear still had what it takes.[…]
Features
Old school freshwater favorites
Nothing conjures up the attention of old and young alike than a glimpse inside a tackle box of old wooden bass lures.[…]
Features
Charter fishing trips done right
After adding all the expenses of owning and operating a boat, anglers can pay for several charter trips each year and still save money.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 12, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through June 12, 2022.[…]
Bass Fishing
The Wesley Warbird
In a world filled with bait manufacturers, Funkbuster Baits has found its niche with spinnerbaits, buzz baits and bladed jigs.[…]
Features
Legends of the Outdoors – Joe Macaluso
Joe Macaluso is most widely known as the veteran outdoors editor of the Baton Rouge Morning Advocate. He has won numerous awards.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bossier City’s Nick LeBrun gets back-to-back Pro Circuit wins
Pro bass angler Nick LeBrun of Bossier City became just the third angler in MLF history to ever win back-to-back Pro Circuit events.[…]