Inshore Fishing
The Wittich rig
Capt. Mike Wittich said he didn’t originate his rig; instead, it was shown to him by a friend of a friend whose friend originated it.[…]
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Bass Fishing
Don’t overlook the obvious
Keeping your fishing simple can sometimes mean not overlooking the obvious.[…]
Bass Fishing
Rods can play multiple roles
For bass anglers who buy fishing rods like golfers buy clubs, having so many different kinds of technique-specific poles in the boat might seem like it can put the odds in your favor.[…]
Bass Fishing
Old-school color revival
If there is anything that can complicate your fishing it’s color charts. With so many colors to choose nowadays, some anglers are left scratching their heads.[…]
Other Hunting
Are doves becoming homebodies?
It’s a given that food keeps animals around.
Food plots attract and hold deer.[…]
Redfish
Mississippi River redfish checklist
If you plan to head down to catch redfish in the Mississippi River this fall, here are a list of 10 things to keep in mind.[…]
Other Hunting
‘Dove trees’ pull in more doves
One of things I recall most vividly from this particular dove hunt with my brother-in-law was looking way down the field to my right and wondering why one group of hunters seemed to be shooting so much.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Keep fishing tackle simple
“I’m just a simple man,” Capt. Kenny Kreeger said of his approach to fishing. “It doesn’t need to be complicated.”[…]
Deer Hunting
Who’s your daddy?
Research studies in the Southeast have found that a doe can be bred by multiple bucks and produce fawns with different fathers.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Bank fishing essentials
Bank fishing might not be as equipment intensive as fishing from a boat, but Prairieville angler Aaron Langlois said bringing the right gear makes the experience a lot more pleasant.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Rigging and presenting live bait
Once you have your live bait and have kept it alive all the way to your fishing area, you will have to rig and present your bait properly to be successful.[…]
Inshore Fishing
How to get live bait?
There are two means of securing live bait: catching it for yourself and purchasing it at bait shops. Here are some thoughts on both approaches.[…]
Inshore Fishing
What are the best live baits?
The best live bait to use depends upon the area you are fishing and the species that you are targeting.[…]
Inshore Fishing
How to keep bait alive and lively?
Dr. Bob Weiss spent the majority of his life keeping people alive; now in his retirement he spends his time keeping his bait alive.[…]
Deer Hunting
Diversity in the woods
If you are an avid reader of this magazine, then you read about the black bear killing a calf in West Carroll Parish. […]
Inshore Fishing
Sabine Lake regulations differ between Texas, Louisiana
Road access to Sabine Lake in Louisiana is via Highway 82 approximately three miles west of Johnson Bayou.[…]