Big Bass
Reader Report: Bussey Brake gives up two double-digit bass
Casey Taylor and his dad, Lendel, went fishing at Bussey Brake Reservoir on July 5. Casey caught two big bass, a 10-pounder and a 12-pounder.[…]
Bussey Brake Reservoir
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A fourth birthday party worth waiting for by big bass anglers
Following a lengthy renovation project, Bussey Brake became available for fishing and other recreational activities on July 15, 2020.[…]
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Verda angler lands 13-pound Bussey Brake spawner
Jerrad Friday of Verda caught a 13.10-pound bass at Bussey Brake Reservoir on May 11. He has caught 16 double-digit bass since March 25.[…]
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Double-digit Bussey Brake double
Jarrett Gomez caught two double-digit bass while fishing with his brother-in-law, Bruce Bellew, on April 13 at Bussey Brake Reservoir.[…]
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Traffic jam at boat ramp leads to new Bussey Brake record bass
Sid Wilde of Robert was fishing at Bussey Brake Reservoir on March 8 when he caught a new lake record bass that weighed 15.78 pounds.[…]
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Big bass spring run starts with Bussey bruisers
On Friday, Feb. 23, Randy Gauntt boated a 12.14-pound lunker bass, and the next day, Wesley Banks put an 11.46-pound trophy in his boat.[…]
Bass Fishing
The 10-pound bass club
In fishing, it is all about landing a double digit bass. Many Louisiana anglers find them at Caney Lake, Toledo Bend and Bussey Brake.[…]
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Houma angler boats two double-digit bass, narrowly misses a third
The third day of Korey Bourgeois’ third trip to Bussey Brake Reservoir was certainly a charm, as the Houma fisherman landed bass weighing 10.58 and 11.72 pounds in about 20 minutes on Wednesday, Oct. 25[…]
Fishing
LDWF investigates fish kill at Bussey Brake Reservoir
The LDWF was made aware of a fish kill at Bussey Brake Reservoir (located in Morehouse Parish) this past weekend.[…]
Bass Fishing
Alton Jones, Jr. wins $100,000 MLF big bass title on Caney, Bussey
Alton Jones, Jr. caught 81 pounds, 15 ounces of bass at Bussey Brake to claim the Major League Fishing Heavy Hitters $100,000 first prize.[…]
Bass Fishing
Reader Report: Two 11 pounders
Michael Crapanzano and Chris Davis of Hammond were fishing at Bussey Brake Reservoir in March when they each caught 11-pound lunker bass.[…]
Bass Fishing
Major League Fishing tournament coming to Caney Lake, Bussey Brake
Major League Fishing will be hosting their General Tire Heavy Hitters all-star event on Caney Lake and on Bussey Brake Reservoir.[…]
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Monroe angler boats Bussey Brake trophy bass
Kade Hillestad, a member of Louisiana-Monroe’s college bass-fishing team, hooked a 13.22-pound bass on Bussey Brake Reservoir on April 16.[…]
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Bastrop angler lands Bussey Brake giant
Danny Diel of Bastrop was fishing at Bussey Brake on April 3 when he hooked a giant 13.84-pound bass out of a flooded bush.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Reeves’ Bussey slab takes No. 2 spot in record book
A 3.76 pound white crappie caught by Jeremie Reeves at Bussey Brake Reservoir is the second-biggest white crappie ever caught in the state.[…]
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Humongous bass breaks Bussey Brake record
Robert Rush of Crossett, Ark., hooked a 26-inch long, 15.36-pound bass on Feb. 26 that is the new Bussey Brake record bass.[…]