Bass Fishing
Throwdown in the slowdown — How to catch cold-water bass
Great tips from the pros on catching cold-water largemouth bass.[…]
January 2017
Columns
Smoked meat goes with seafood
For the uninitiated, Cajun cooking is the same wherever bonafide Cajuns exist.
But as a born and bred Cajun, Tony Soileau knows better. The 47-year-old dentist lives in Lafayette now, but he was raised in Pine Prairie in Evangeline Parish.[…]
Fishing
Marine electronics for your wrist
An electronic watch can be as smart as Einstein and still be useless to fishermen if it isn’t waterproof.[…]
Columns
Hunting federal lands in Louisiana
We don’t always think about it very much, but Louisiana has an abundance of public land available for hunting. That certainly is not true in every state, so we should count our blessings.[…]
Columns
Late-season reflections
As we go into 2017, most of us have had the good fortune of sitting quietly alone multiple times this season in the Deep South winter woods.[…]
Columns
On a mission
Some say laughter is the best medicine. Mathew Roberts and Shawn Babin say adding in a dose of kayak fishing is even better.[…]
Fishing
BlackJack 256
The BlackJack 256 is the flagship of the BlackJack line of high-performance bay boats. Constructed by skilled craftsmen in Knoxville, Ark., the 256 is the largest of the BlackJack models and is made for the fisherman who wants to push the boundaries of the bay boat and explore bigger waters. […]
Bass Fishing
The black Pearl — Pearl River fishing recovers from Temple-Inland Paper Mill spill
A black pearl is one of the rarest of gems. But in August of 2011, Louisianans found their beloved Pearl River became black.[…]
Fishing
Blue Wave 2400 Pure Bay
The Blue Wave 2400 Pure Bay is the flagship at Blue Wave and embodies the latest in modern bay-boat design and construction. The Seminole, Okla., boat-builder set out to design the ultimate 24-foot bay boat and followed that mandate well this time. […]
Fishing
Nautic Star 227 XTS
Fishermen will find a lot to like about with the 227 Xtreme Tournament Series bay boat from Nautic Star in Amory, Miss. This is the newest addition to Nautic Star’s XTS series; it offers standard features like forward and aft fishing decks, 3-across jump seats aft, a deluxe leaning post, a dash big enough for 12-inch electronics, and an optional console large enough for a head.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Gearing up for crappie success
Sam Roberson’s favorite pieces of gear on which he depends for crappie fishing in deep water.[…]
Fishing
Ranger 2350 Bay Ranger
The 2350 Bay Ranger from Ranger Boats in Flippin, Ark., is a serious bay boat, yet also brings an innovative, family-friendly, do-it-all inshore/offshore design to all kinds of anglers. The 2350 packs a bunch of features, is rated for 300 horsepower and has impressive performance in terms of speed and economy. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Seeking more than a crappie
Years of fishing success has led Sam Roberson in what he said is a more important direction.[…]
Fishing
Shearwater 260
The Shearwater 260, the newest boat in Shearwater’s line, is a product of two years of development to establish a new standard in bay boats. Built by American Marine Sports in Groveland, Fla., the 260 includes more fishing-friendly and creature-comfort features than any other bay boat.[…]
Crappie/Bream
‘Don’t pass up a bridge,’ crappie angler says
The areas around bridges are popular fishing spots, and there is a good reason. You don’t need a depth finder to locate them and they hold fish.[…]
Fishing
Tideline Boats 235 Hybrid
As the only catamaran, the Tideline 235 Hybrid is the odd boat out in this review. Don’t take that to reflect anything negative; it may be a strong positive. The hybrid designation of the 235 is different, too.[…]