Louisiana Sportsman

May 6, 2026

Cliff Crochet likes buzzbait for October bassing

September 28, 2020 Don Shoopman

With the shad bite on and getting stronger in October, bass pro Cliff “Cajun Baby” Crochet chunks a modified buzzbait more often than not.[…]

Marsh Martian points to top Bayou Lacombe spots for October

September 27, 2020 Nick Vaccaro

Bayou Lacombe heats up as water cools in October for bass and bonus fish. Corey LaBostrie, aka “Marsh Martian,” shares his top spots.[…]

Coast into Louisiana’s 2020 deer season

September 27, 2020 John Flores

Don’t turn your nose up at deer hunting in Louisiana’s coastal areas. Those whitetails don’t get as much notice, but they’re just as tasty.[…]

Fishing for trout and redfish after Hurricane Sally

September 24, 2020 Devin Denman

Where can you find speckled trout and redfish after Hurricane Sally? Join Devin Denman to see what the storm surge left inside the marsh.[…]

Map out those ‘little blue dots’ — small ponds

September 24, 2020 Kinny Haddox

Don’t pass up small-lake or pond fishing; it can be very rewarding. They provide plenty of good times for the savvy angler.[…]

Don’t overlook topwater action when chasing redfish. This small wake bait worked over submerged grass had the reds fired up. They may miss it a time or two, but if you can resist overacting and pulling it away, chances are they will take another shot at it.

Goldilocks kayak fishing

September 24, 2020 Chris Holmes

Louisiana kayak anglers are blessed with year-round fishing availability, but October generally makes for pleasant days on the water.[…]

DockSide TV ‘Running of the Bulls’

September 24, 2020 louisianasportsman

Chas Champagne follows a flock of birds in Lake Borgne and battled bull redfish with the 4′ MEGA Matrix from Matrix Shad.[…]

Sailing broadheads: What’s the problem?

September 24, 2020 Sammy Romano

When your field points shoot straight, but your broadheads won’t group, examine your hunting bow’s setup with these tips.[…]

Louisiana’s 2020 Rut Report

September 22, 2020 David Moreland

When is the peak of the deer rut in Louisiana? Here are 2020’s dates.[…]

Species spotlight: Tarpon

September 20, 2020 Brian Cope

Most anglers have far fewer chances at tarpon than other fish. Along the Gulf Coast, they usually appear in late spring or early summer.[…]

If that high-tech depth finder doesn’t work properly, there’s a much better chance that there’s a wiring problem than some kind of trouble with the unit.

Problems with marine electronics? Check your wiring

September 18, 2020 Brian Cope

When marine electronics aren’t working properly, the culprit is often the wiring. Follow these tips to get to the bottom of the problem.[…]

How to hook a flounder

September 18, 2020 Phillip Gentry

Giving a flounder time to grab a bait and get it ready to slide down its throat will usually result in a good hookset.[…]

Atchafalaya Basin bassin’ basics from Greg Hackney

September 18, 2020 Jonathan LePera

Louisiana bass pro Greg Hackney gives a year-round look at how to catch bass in the Atchafalaya Basin this fall.[…]

Pre-hunting season legal checklist

September 18, 2020 John Smith

Checking your equipment is the first step towards a successful hunting season. Here’s a checklist to keep you safe and legal this season.[…]

Sabine Lake fishery rebounding from Hurricane Laura

September 18, 2020 Capt. Adam Jaynes

Sabine Lake fishing has been shining light after Hurricane Laura’s exit. Plenty of redfish, trout and flounder are showing up.[…]

Snake I.D. – Louisiana’s snakes identified Part III: Watersnakes

September 18, 2020 Kevin Hood

All of these snakes are in the Nerodia genus and are commonly known as watersnakes. These are non-venomous, semi-aquatic snakes.[…]