Field Notes
Top 5 sight-fishing tips for redfish
Capt. Curtis LeNormand shares some of his top tips to help you connect with more reds in the marsh through sight casting. […]
Inshore Fishing
Featured
Unique green-colored speckled trout caught in Bay St. Louis
The phrase “green trout” has long been a euphemism for marsh bass, but it turns out speckled trout really can turn green — or it seems at least remotely possible, according to a biologist who reviewed a photo posted in the LouisianaSportsman.com reports section. […]
Inshore Fishing
Two sides of October
It’s also the month that pays off for being patient and waiting for cooler temperatures, less wind and fewer anglers crowding the waterway.
It’s a happy time for this guy. […]
Field Notes
How to jig finicky fish into biting
Sometimes speckled trout can make you feel like the smartest guy in the class — or like the kid not paying attention way in the back row. […]
Featured
The secret to spoons
I’ve never liked fishing spoons. Maybe it’s because I never gave them the chance. Maybe it’s because I’ve never caught much on them. […]
Field Notes
Treble hooks mean more trout in the box
Capt. Tommy Pellegrin, with Custom Charters in Houma, La., is squarely on the treble hook side of the aisle when it comes to speckled trout. […]
Inshore Fishing
Two ways to tackle the hunt for September trout
I’ve been fired from two jobs in my life. One firing came in 1985 because my fear of heights prevented me from working derricks when the derrick hand got injured. […]
Field Notes
Tips for better fish mounts
Proper handling is critical for all fish from bass to reds, but it’s especially important if you’re looking to mount a thin-skinned specimen like a speckled trout. […]
Features
The right equation for doormats
Find a ditch, a dock and an oyster bed in the same area, and you’ve got the makings of a great place to catch a late-season flounder in Mississippi. […]
Inshore Fishing
Expert shares how to learn new fishing areas
An intimate knowledge of a specific area can produce quick limits, Capt. Ronnie Daniels said. He simply knows where he should go given the specific conditions on a given day. […]
Inshore Fishing
Louisiana fishing limits are OK when launching in Mississippi
The entire Biloxi Marsh is located in Louisiana, but what if you decide to launch in Mississippi? Do you have to abide by the 15-fish daily creel because you’ll cross Mississippi waters on the way in? […]
Inshore Fishing
Youngster launches jig company
David’s Custom Tackle launched in the spring of 2014 after David Sanders had an epiphany while pouring jigs with his father.
“He told me, ‘I can sell these, Dad,’” Dana Sanders said. […]