Bass Class
Rayne’s Guidry, Meyer, reach top spot in Angler of the Year race
Will Guidry, who attends Rayne High School, and Tanner Meyer, who goes to Midland High School, won the coveted Anglers of the Year title.[…]
Newsletters
Hunting
Sawyer Permethrin Fabric Treatment
Ward off ticks, mosquitoes and the diseases they carry with this Sawyer fabric treatment.[…]
Hunting
New book points out LSU football helped Branch survive hunting accident
Former college athlete Matt Branch wrote a book about the 2018 near death experience that resulted in the amputation of his left leg.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF increasing red snapper daily creel limit to 4 fish
LDWF Secretary signed a declaration of emergency to increase the daily creel limit for recreational red snapper from three to four.[…]
Big Bass
Denham Springs angler boats first “official” double-digit Toledo Bend lunker
Lucas Arnold of Denham Springs caught a 10.22-pound lunker bass on July 7 during the Brandon Belt team tournament.[…]
Field Reports
Fishing the incomparable Paloma Lake
On his off days, you’ll find Korey Anderson fishing for bass at the incomparable Paloma Lake, located near the tiny town of Braithwaite.[…]
Catfish
Using your noodle: To catch catfish, that is!
Noodling for catfish is a great activity for kids. Mason Jones says his boys really enjoy fishing this way.[…]
Columns
Topwater explosions
Successful topwater fishing is aided by the stealth and quietness of a kayak. You can get close to the action without spooking the fish.[…]
Columns
Learning to trail wounded deer is a great addition to your dog’s skill set
Another trick to add to your dog’s bag is to train them to blood trail wounded deer, and it’s gaining popularity with each season.[…]
Fishing
Arcade/Marsh Wear belt
Tackle your outdoor pursuits in comfort and style with the Arcade/Marsh Wear belt.[…]
Columns
“After the Boil” Crab Cakes
The best part about leftover boiled crabs is the endless possibilities of what you can do with the succulent and sweet crab meat.[…]
Newsletters
Indecision leaves LWFC having to put speckled trout limits on hold
A Notice of Intent to modify speckled trout size and bag limits has again been tabled by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission.[…]
Columns
Hot fishing & catching; and our outdoor businesses could use some help!
Louisiana’s coast absorbs tons of anglers between Memorial Day and Labor Day, that should have an effect on fisheries management.[…]
Field Reports
Finding where the fish are hiding
In the seasons with more extreme temperatures, fish have to move to locales that won’t cook or freeze them.[…]
Big Bass
Deridder angler boats 11-pounder on Toledo Bend
Carl Hanchey of Deridder landed a 11.65-pound bass while fishing at night on Toledo Bend with his buddy Joe Bordelon.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
When trout come to Tete Butte, they are coming to eat!
When Keo Khamphilavong of New Iberia targets speckled trout in July, he almost always checks on Tete Butte.[…]