Fishing
Ranger Boats RT188
Manufacturers are doing some impressive things with aluminum, and the new RT188 Ranger is an excellent example.[…]
March 2015
Bass Fishing
The Florida influence at Chicot Lake
LDWF records indicate more than 2.6 million Florida-strain bass have been released into Chicot Lake since 1988.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Seven fishing tips for redfish success
1. Look for clear water.[…]
Bass Fishing
Adjust to prespawn bass-fishing volatility
When a cold front boogers up the prespawn scene, colder temperatures and bright, bluebird conditions will push the fish back off their staging positions.[…]
Fishing
Alumacraft 2072 Bay
The Bay Series is new for Alumacraft, and the company entered the category with 18- and 20-foot models. With their years of experience building high-performance, deep-V hulls, Alumacraft craftsmen had the know-how to build superior aluminum fishing boats and it was simply a matter of putting it together in a package tailored to skinny water.[…]
Bass Fishing
Why was the Chicot Lake bass slot limit dropped?
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Inland Fisheries biologist Jody David said the removal of the slot restriction is a direct response to anglers.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Fishing didn’t come natural to Mendoza
Feliciano “Junior” Mendoza has been a charter fishing and waterfowl hunting guide for three years, running Shallow Water Charters (504-258-2131) out of Myrtle Grove.[…]
Fishing
Xpress Boats H22 Bay
The Hyper-Lift Bay Boat series by Xpress is part of the company’s all-welded offerings, and this high-performance pad hull is the foundation for the H22 Bay.[…]
Bass Fishing
More about Chicot Lake State Park
Park manager Jason Guillory said renovations have been completed on the deluxe cabins situated on the lake itself, which means anglers renting this lodging can dock right on the waterfront.[…]
Inshore Fishing
When to go fishing in March
Wind, wind, wind — March is a tough month for saltwater fishermen, but redfish is one of your best bests if you want to hit the water, according to Junior Mendoza.[…]
Fishing
Excel Boats 220 Bay Pro
The 220 Bay Pro is the latest model offered from Excel Boat Company, which has deep roots in Arkansas flooded-timber duck hunting.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Tooling up for March redfishing
Junior Mendoza is a strong advocate of braided lines, using 30-pound-test PowerPro.[…]
Fishing
SeaArk Boats Bay Extreme
The new Bay Extreme from SeaArk Boats can’t bait a hook, cast a lure or fight a fish, but it does everything else well.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Extend soft-plastic life with premium jigheads
I’ve been reading a lot about the Matrix Shad lately. One of the things that stood out to me in report after report is its durability on the hook.[…]
Fishing
Hanko’s Aluminum Boats 22 X 7 LS
The 22 X 7 LS is the latest high-performance boat in a line of Hanko’s aluminum boats that began with workboats and now includes a little bit of everything.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Try braided line for marsh bass
Although companies have tried for years to educate the public that our fishing line is our only direct link between angler and fish — with the knot being the weakest link — I would venture to say that many anglers don’t think much about their line until it fails them.[…]