Deer of the Year
Potential state record deer arrowed
A St. Francisville dentist on Oct. 5 arrowed what could be the largest Louisiana non-typical deer to be killed with a bow — and he was hunting pretty much where he works.[…]
Southeast LA
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High water doesn’t slow Venice redfish bite
Water was lapping the top of the Venice Marina docks Monday when we launched the boat, a surprise because winds were howling out of the east for most of Sunday and all night.[…]
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Specks popping at ‘The Pointe’
According to Capt. Chris Danos (504-606-6223), there’s good reason to get to Pointe a la Hache this month, although he won’t personally be partaking of any of the action. (Due to an unfortunate accident, he required rotator cuff surgery that’ll keep him sidelined until December.)[…]
Bass Fishing
Venice bass fishing on fire, angler says
Damein Clements is a die-hard bass angler, but he had never been to Venice until he and buddy Caleb Sumrall launched there last weekend to scout for a tournament.[…]
Catfish
Des Allemands man ticketed for alleged catfish violations
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited a Des Allemands man for alleged recreational catfish violations in Bayou Des Allemands on Sunday.[…]
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Go west for hot Buras redfish action
Buras offers redfish anglers options on both sides of the Mississippi River, but when Ty Hibbs loads up for a trip he inveriably launches on the west side.[…]
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Leeville anglers ticketed for being 189 specks over the limit
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries ticketed three men in Lafourche Parish on Sunday for allegedly possessing 189 speckled trout over the limit in Tidewater Canal near Leeville.[…]
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Check water salinity to track down specks
You could call Capt. Mike Gallo an eternal optimist.
When asked about September marking the start of the transition for speckled trout in and around the Biloxi Marsh, The Rigolets and Lake Borgne, the owner of Angling Adventures of Louisiana in Slidell conceded that it was.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Off-duty game warden witnesses alleged fishing violations
After an off-duty game warden witnessed two Metairie men fishing from the bank near Montegut last weekend, the pair was cited for numerous redfish and drum violations.[…]
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How to beat the September slump
It’s common knowledge that September is a dreaded “transition” month. That doesn’t mean a whole lot to redfish anglers and those who target freshwater species, but those who passionately pursue slimy specks know the transition is a real thing.[…]
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Bust out the old GPS in Lafitte
The advancements in the fishing industry have done almost nothing but better equip anglers so they’re more efficient and catch more fish.[…]
Fishing
A big fish tale
David Prevost’s big day was October 15, 2015. Only two boats were fishing that day, his 31-foot Contender, the White Kap, and Coon Schouest on the Little Coon.[…]
Fishing
How to rig a Coon Pop
Coon Pop heads are made of a bullet shaped lead with a piece of ½-inch PVC pipe with BBs in it glued to the head. A wire runs through the lure, projecting from both ends. […]
Sidebars
Seven deadly speckled trout sins
According to Capt. Chad Billiot, not catching speckled trout in September is usually due to one or more mistakes people make.[…]
Coastal Projects
LDWF: Limit transporting roseau cane to prevent spread of pest
With roseau cane dying off at an alarming rate in 11 coastal parishes, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking the public to limit transporting the cane, and to report suspected die-off locations.[…]
Coastal Projects
LDWF: Limit transporting roseau cane to prevent spread of pest
With roseau cane dying off at an alarming rate in 11 coastal parishes, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking the public to limit transporting the cane, and to report suspected die-off locations.[…]