Inshore Fishing
Hurricane Katrina actually helped the Trestles hold lunker trout
Before the Great Storm That Shall Not Be Named, Highway 11 was known as the lunker producer in eastern Lake Pontchartrain.[…]
April 2013
Fishing
Why anodes are crucial to outboard motors
Whenever two different metals are connected together — whether physically or electrically — and then immersed in saltwater, they become a battery.[…]
Fishing
Wilderness Systems
Wilderness Systems kayaks are designed to get you where you want to be, more often — on the water. Special Angler editions are geared toward the technical needs of kayak fishermen.[…]
Fishing
Native Watercraft
Native believes there’s nothing like the view from the water. Knowing that kayak anglers have different needs and options, Native offers several models of angler-specific kayaks.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Best chinquapin baits
Effective artificial lures for chinquapin include hair jigs (for instance the Poppa Chops), as well as Johnson, Betts or H&H Beetle Spins.[…]
Offshore Fishing
Drift-line for more and bigger snapper
If you learn to fish the drift-line technique of presenting a bait slowly and gently to red snapper, you can catch more of them on every trip.[…]
Fishing
Hurricane Kayaks
Hurricane is the leader in lightweight kayaks. Their ‘yaks are on average 10 pounds lighter than comparable boats in the same category. A lighter boat means more efficient paddling.[…]
Offshore Fishing
How to boat big snapper
Orange Beach’s Art Jones said that pointing the rod tip at the water allows you to bring the rod straight up over your head when you get a red snapper bite.[…]
Fishing
Kajun Custom Kayaks
KC Kayak’s motto is “Stray the Course.” KC offers a unique hull design providing anglers with an extremely stable and comfortable fishing platform.[…]
Sidebars
Stafford’s late season observations and tactics
Randy Stafford has been turkey hunting in Louisiana since he was a youngster — even when there was a very small population that could be hunted.[…]
Field Notes
More techniques for catching big red snapper
Capt. Art Jones of Orange Beach, Ala., shares his techniques for catching big red snapper, including the bait and line to use. […]
Fishing
Jackson Kayaks
Jackson fishing kayaks are designed by fishermen, for fishermen. Innovative designs make gear handling and storage ultra convenient. Comfortable seats, stable hulls and unique colors make Jackson a leader in the kayak fishing market.[…]
Sidebars
Public lands available for late season hunting
For the most part, Louisiana state WMAs have a very shortened season, yet arguably the late season tactics offered here may apply just after opening weekend depending upon the amount of hunters on any specific area.[…]
Offshore Fishing
Chumsicle
Biloxi’s Capt. Mike Moore’s favorite way to catch snapper is with a chumsicle — a fish popsicle that’s fished on a downrigger.[…]
Fishing
Ocean Kayak
Ocean is a pioneer in the world of sit-on-top kayaks. With a fleet of specifically dedicated fishing kayaks, Ocean brings decades of kayak manufacturing innovations to anglers.[…]
Fishing
Pelican
The new Pelican Premium line was designed for anglers who want to invest a little more in their kayak but expect the same incredible value that is synonymous with the Pelican brand.[…]