News Breaker
STAR names red snapper division winner
With the closure of the federal season on June 29, the STAR Tournament recently announced the red snapper division’s winner, according to Coastal Conservation Association Louisiana.
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Statewide LA
Bass Fishing
Ville Platte angler snares 10.71-pound Toledo Bend largemouth
Toledo Bend Lake has already produced a walloping number of double-digit bass this spring and summer, and it just keeps on happening – this time on Saturday, June 29.[…]
Bass Fishing
Storm unleashes Arashi lure series
The new triple-threat series of Arashi lures from Storm are ideal for a multitude of water, structure and fishing applications.
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Inshore Fishing
LDWF issues clarification on inshore shrimp closing
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries clarified their initial closing notice on the inshore shrimp season issued on Wednesday, specifying that the Terrebonne Basin from the eastern shore of Bayou Lafourche westward to the Atchafalaya River Ship Channel at Eugene Island closed Thursday at 6 a.m.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Young angler sets rodeo record at Cypremort Point
It didn’t take long for records to start falling at Iberia Rod and Gun Club’s 60th Annual Fourth of July Saltwater Fishing Rodeo at Cypremort Point.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Fourth CCA STAR redfish caught in Lake Ponchartrain
The fourth STAR tagged redfish was recently caught on Lake Ponchartrain, according to Coastal Conservation Association Louisiana.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF issues notice of intent for 2014 wild turkey season
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Commission proposed 2014 wild turkey season dates and regulation changes at a meeting Tuesday.[…]
Fishing
Trespassers warned to stay off damaged St. Tammany Fishing Pier
St. Tammany Parish Government officials released a stern warning on Wednesday to anyone who attempts to fish from the damaged St. Tammany Fishing Pier located on E. Howze Beach Road just south of Slidell.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Spring inshore shrimp season set to close in state inside waters
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recently announced the closure of the 2013 spring inshore shrimp season in state inside waters from the Atchafalaya River westward to the Texas state line.[…]
News Breaker
2013-14 early migratory bird hunting dates set
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the dates for the 2013-14 early migratory bird hunting seasons at their meeting yesterday.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
CCA’s Specks and Spots tourney set for July 13 at Cypremort Point
The Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana is hosting a Specks and Spots Tournament from Quintana Landing in Cypremort Point on Saturday, July 13.
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Crappie/Bream
Crappie Cops — Tips for summertime crappie-fishing success
Covering water and watching the speed limit are keys to success when crappie scatter during the oppressive summer heat. Here are some tips.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bass fishing: Going to the weeds
Bass anglers have a love-hate relationship with submerged plants. Called submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) by biologists, they are a constant factor in freshwater fishing in Louisiana.[…]
Fishing
Talon Shallow Water Anchor accessories
Minn Kota is offering new accessories for the Talon Shallow Water Anchor, including a wireless foot switch and more bracket options. The wireless foot switch provides independent or simultaneous control of single or dual Talons.[…]
General
Calcutta pliers
Calcutta is introducing two new pairs of aluminum pliers; a split ring model in silver and a needle nose model in gunmetal gray. Both versions have carbide mono and braid cutters and both have been tested for fresh and saltwater use.[…]
Columns
Give ’em a break
It’s all the rage to bash governmental agencies. Folks are tired of taxes, tired of the political wrangling that prevents much from happening (which might be a good thing) and turned off by partisan sniping reminiscent of spoiled children.[…]