General
The new Bob Marshall
“My real goal when I left the newspaper,” Marshall said, “was to find a way to cover coastal issues better. I retired from the Picayune; I didn’t retire from journalism.[…]
July 2013
Inshore Fishing
Calcasieu Lake Carolina rigging how to
Maximizing success with Carolina rigs is all about the setup, Capt. Paul Davidson Jr. said.[…]
Inshore Fishing
The Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo’s colorful history
For about 360 days a year, the tiny island of Grand Isle is home to slightly more than 1,200 people.[…]
General
Bob Marshall’s predictions
With 41 years in outdoors writing under his belt, Bob Marshall has a wealth of experience. Here’s what he had to say about the future of what he holds dear.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
You gotta have an attitude to clean a turtle
Before Dirk Matherne sits down to clean turtles, he has to dispatch them. For this, he uses a .22 pistol, placing each shot neatly through the top of the head.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Recommended boat gear for fishing Delacroix’s marshes
If you plan to fish the Hopedale/Delacroix marshes, two pieces of equipment that Capt. Ted DeAgano insists anglers should carry with them on their boats is a Cajun Marsh Anchor and long push pole.[…]
Bass Fishing
Make fish attack topwater lures
Often you’ll find fish tracking your topwater for considerable distances before striking. Some will wake like a rising submarine or even boil under the bait in a test run.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Louisiana’s turtles
Louisiana has 25, maybe 26 species of turtles within its borders or along its coastline. Not all of these are targets for freshwater turtle fishermen.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Berkley Mantis
The Mantis Shrimp was designed with high-action appendages for increased movement and water displacement to attract more fish, Berkley said.[…]
Bass Fishing
Best line and knots for topwaters
If you’re aching for a lesson in frustration, tie your topwater onto an outfit spooled with braided line. Light, limp and oh so buoyant, braid tends to gather just where you don’t want it – right in front of that first treble hook.[…]
Columns
Good, Good, Good
Since the Robertson Clan has cornered the market on the phrase “Happy, happy, happy” (Papa Phil has even written a book by that name), I decided the title for my column this month would be “Good, good, good” in reference to the good things that have recently happened in our wildlife management program in Clinton.[…]
Columns
Fast and furious
How fast can an ostrich run?
You may ask, “Who cares?” But believe me, not knowing really used to keep me awake some nights.[…]
Hunting
BowTech Experience
Built to enhance every hunt, the Experience is an incredibly smooth compound bow from BowTech Archery that delivers a silent shot with ultra low vibration and pinpoint accuracy every time.[…]
Contents
Cocodrie Wonderland — Fish for exotic species around this offshore oasis
Our boat was drifting on a cobalt-blue sea about 220 over a limestone-capped, coralline-encrusted “mountain.” We were out to catch what our skipper, Tommy Pellegrin, called “Cocodrie exotics” — a term he uses to describe the big variety of reef fish he catches from natural bottoms.[…]
General
Gneaux More Gnaughty Gnat Repellent
After extensive testing, Gneaux More Gnaughty Gnat Repellent from Marina Cottage Soap Co. has proven itself to repel gnats and allow sportsmen to enjoy outdoor activities.[…]
General
Wicked Audio
Wicked Audio’s Helix line of dual-color headphones allow you to be as active as you’d like without worrying about the earbuds falling out. Perfect for the on-the-go sportsmen, they offer flexibility and a comfortable and snug fit.[…]