Inshore Fishing
Why Venice for trout fishing?
I couldn’t help asking Capt. Brandon Carter why he chose Venice as the home base for his charter service.[…]
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Fishing
Scully’s Aluminum Boats 2072 Walk Thru
The 2072 Walk Thru is one of the more-popular models from Scully’s Aluminum Boats.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Seven fishing tips for redfish success
1. Look for clear water.[…]
Fishing
Gator-Tail GTR 37 17 x 54
Duck hunters are a dedicated lot and constantly face the challenge of getting away from the easy-to-reach places to more-productive hunting grounds. And the new Gator-Tail GTR 37 17 x 54 Extreme Series offers power, safety and comfort while taking hunters places they hadn’t previously thought possible.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Fishing didn’t come natural to Mendoza
Feliciano “Junior” Mendoza has been a charter fishing and waterfowl hunting guide for three years, running Shallow Water Charters (504-258-2131) out of Myrtle Grove.[…]
Fishing
Gator Trax Boats
After making a name in the mud boat industry for more than 14 years, Gator Trax Boats have moved into the mainstream and are building boats intended to be powered by standard outboards.[…]
Inshore Fishing
When to go fishing in March
Wind, wind, wind — March is a tough month for saltwater fishermen, but redfish is one of your best bests if you want to hit the water, according to Junior Mendoza.[…]
Fishing
Pro-Drive X Series Boats
Pro-Drive builds boats and motors to be used as a unit. The Pro-Drive team of designers and builders all use shallow-water boats and drives for their hunting and fishing adventures, so they’ve learned from experience what works and what doesn’t.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Tooling up for March redfishing
Junior Mendoza is a strong advocate of braided lines, using 30-pound-test PowerPro.[…]
Bass Fishing
Was deregulation of Chicot Lake bass fishing the right move?
“Most definitely, anglers that I fished with and spoke to were pleased when the slot was removed,” local guide and tournament angler Mike Bazare said. “Bass club members and tournament anglers were able to keep varying sizes of fish to weigh in, and that really changed things up a bit at the tournaments; it really added some fun.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Navigator is MVP of kitchen-sink fishing
“The most valuable person when fishing the kitchen sink rig, or really any spider rig, is the navigator,” Jay Stone said. “The navigator has to pay attention to where the boat is at all times.”[…]
Bass Fishing
The Florida influence at Chicot Lake
LDWF records indicate more than 2.6 million Florida-strain bass have been released into Chicot Lake since 1988.[…]
Crappie/Bream
How to build a kitchen sink rig
Want to try the kitchen sink? Here are the details of the rig Jay Stone came up with to put the maximum number of baits in the right spots to catch suspended crappie.[…]
Bass Fishing
Why was the Chicot Lake bass slot limit dropped?
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Inland Fisheries biologist Jody David said the removal of the slot restriction is a direct response to anglers.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Duck Commander’s No. 1 crappie tip
Don’t be hard headed — that’s Jay Stone’s No. 1 crappie tip.[…]
Bass Fishing
More about Chicot Lake State Park
Park manager Jason Guillory said renovations have been completed on the deluxe cabins situated on the lake itself, which means anglers renting this lodging can dock right on the waterfront.[…]