Louisiana Sportsman

New Orleans girl crafts creative crab cuisine

January 29, 2018 Jerald Horst

Two things quickly become obvious about Dana Ranna Venezia. She is a focused, highly organized person, and of all the things that she cooks, she loves crabmeat the most.[…]

Inshore insights: When does an angler become great at fishing?

January 26, 2018 Devin Denman

Here in Louisiana we have really good inshore fishing.[…]

Lost & found

January 24, 2018 Keith LaCaze

I don’t recall exactly who said it, but a famous outdoorsman once quipped that he had never actually been lost — but there had been times when he hadn’t known where he was for a few days. […]

Inshore insights: Top 3 things to do between casts

January 24, 2018 Devin Denman

No one likes losing fish, especially if it can be easily prevented.

So here are a few things I do between casts to ensure my efforts on the water aren’t wasted.[…]

Inshore insights: Keep a stocked dry bag onboard this winter

January 22, 2018 Devin Denman

Be prepared with a dry-bag filled with clothes in case you or someone else goes overboard during a winter fishing trip. […]

Inshore insights: Don’t be a one-trick pony

January 22, 2018 Devin Denman

If you want long-term success, you can’t be a “one-trick pony” — someone who can only catch fish one way. […]

Rate that buck

January 22, 2018 Bill Garbo

Well, we once again find ourselves at the close of another year and headed straight into the clutches of what passes for winter here in the Deep South. […]

Save money, prevent backlashes by spooling less line on baitcasters

January 19, 2018 Andy Crawford

Prairieville angler Adam Cook uses fluorocarbon on almost every reel he owns. The fact that it virtually disappears under water is a huge factor.[…]

January’s aerial waterfowl survey similar to December numbers

January 18, 2018 Patrick Bonin

January’s wintry weather has prevented the completion of this month’s aerial waterfowl survey, but preliminary numbers released by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries indicate just about the same number of birds in the state as last month.[…]

Bayou catfishing

January 18, 2018 Chris Holmes

Catfish are available in almost all freshwater areas of the state. Regularly caught in lakes, bayous and rivers, these fish provide great food and sport. However, they also provide an opportunity for kayak anglers to catch some true giants.[…]

New gear reviews

January 18, 2018 Chris Holmes

Kayaks are increasingly seeing double duty as great waterfowl hunting boats. While some kayaks are available in camouflage, the vast majority come in solid, often bright, colors. But Yak Gear has solved the problem of hiding you and the ‘yak from a duck’s great vision.[…]