Louisiana Sportsman

July 30, 2026

Innovative head design

May 15, 2014 David A. Brown

When Strike King introduced its Rage Blade last year, it redefined the vibe jig category with a weighted blade rather than a traditional lead or tungsten jig head.[…]

What’s new at D’Arbonne for 2014?

May 15, 2014 Kinny Haddox

“This year has brought us something in our area that we haven’t had in years,” Mark Prices. “We had a long, cold winter followed by a normal spring.[…]

If you aren’t familiar with the details of making a trip to Lake D’Arbonne, no problem. The lake is located on the west side of Farmerville and is easily accessible from Monroe on Highway 165 North from West Monroe via Highway 15 or from Ruston on Highway 33.[…]

Ethanol harmful to outboards, expert says

May 7, 2014 Patrick Bonin

The biggest problem with gasoline blended with ethanol is that it’s hygroscopic, meaning it is attracted to water, self-described ethanol critic Alton “Pete” Landry said.[…]

Fishing rods

April 27, 2014 David A. Brown

Made to endure the intense demands of tournament action, All Star built this lineup of technique-specific rods with Nano Resin technology, which offers two distinct design options: lessening material for a lighter rod while maintaining break strength or keeping the same amount of material and significantly increasing break strength.[…]

Light and lenses

April 15, 2014 David A. Brown

Shielding your eyes is essential for optimal visibility, and some of the newer technologies offer notable developments.[…]

Why all the big bass now?

April 15, 2014 Chris Berzas

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ Ricky Yeldell pointed to two reasons for the recent rash of trophy bass coming from the waters of Toledo Bend.[…]

We’ve come a long way

April 15, 2014 Andy Crawford

My favorite sunglasses of all time were a pair of glass-lensed Costa del Mars (that’s what the company name was back in those days). The amber lenses literally opened up a new world to me every time I hit the water.[…]

About the Toledo Bend Lunker Bass Program

April 15, 2014 Chris Berzas

From January through the end of February there were already 13 bass over 10 pounds taken from Toledo Bend. These lunkers ranged from 10 to 12.86 pounds, according to Toledo Bend Lake Association records and other documented reports.[…]

Jig-making tips for crappie

April 15, 2014 Jerald Horst

Crappie killer Murphy Royer makes his own jigs from scratch.

He pours the leadheads: 1/16-ounce models for heavy brush, 1/32-ounce versions for all-around use.[…]

Tippets

April 15, 2014 Catch Cormier

April is one of the best months for both freshwater and marsh fly fishing. In which water shall you cast your fly?[…]

Murph’s crappie-fishing poles

April 15, 2014 Jerald Horst

Murphy Royer’s confidence in his fishing is almost startling. During my first conversation with him, he asked me when I wanted to go fishing. I asked when the best time was to make a good trip.[…]

Gulf Coast Kayak Tournaments 2014:

April 15, 2014 Chris Holmes

• March 29 — Boats on the Bayou, New Orleans. New this year, a special kayak division is added to the City Park Big Bass Rodeo. Kayaks will compete for trophies fishing Bayou St. John. Go to www.neworleanscitypark.com/big-bass-fishing-rodeo-and-fishtival for more.[…]

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