It’s rare when so many folks who weren’t born here nor raised on the unbounded pleasures of bountiful hunting and fishing in Louisiana will commit themselves to saving our state.That rare instance … Continue reading →

Wind and more wind and another cold front coming in by Friday morning will dictate more of what we can and can’t do in the coming days.The current cold-front cycle for past four weekends leaves … Continue reading →

The strong north winds will force us to change tactics much more than colder temperatures in the next days.Remember, we’ve had consecutive weekends of strong east winds that swelled water in every nook and cranny of … Continue reading →

Another weekend of strong east winds means trips to protected areas.Except for cutting off the offshore action, that’s not all bad. Speckled trout are moving into the marshes to join the giant numbers of redfish and … Continue reading →

There’s always a price to pay for this first taste of comfortable, fall weather and we’re going to pay for it this weekend.The front that’s brought us cool mornings, warm afternoons and clear skies through Saturday … Continue reading →

What’s a fisherman to do?Tropical Storm Lee left so much water that folks along major bayous and rivers from Pierre Part east to Madisonville continue to be able to catch fish in their backyards — on … Continue reading →

If you’ve had trouble locating and catching speckled trout lately, blame it on the stretch of westerly winds and the muddy water those winds shoved into the Central Coast’s barrier islands.No such problems this week, not … Continue reading →

Conditions are setting up for the perfect summertime weekend. The only downer is the heat. Other than that, light winds and seas, a push from next Saturdayￕs full moon, and extra-strong tides could be the trick to shake … Continue reading →

Sac-a-lait is the name of the game, or at least the big slabs being hauled from at least a dozen area waterways were the talk around the Capital City earlier this week.And with the Atchafalaya Spillway … Continue reading →

Though some would like to keep it a secret, word is spreading fast about the explosion in action in the Atchafalaya Spillway.With Atchafalaya River levels falling below flood stage on all but Morgan City’s gauge, we … Continue reading →

There’s no secret about the effects of a full moon on coastal fishing, especially during what is “summer” - May through September - in Louisiana.Friday’s full moon means higher, stronger tides. These higher tides are going … Continue reading →

The threat of thunderstorms is about the only downer for the coming weekend. Otherwise, the action has been lightning fast for the early risers.Dawn-busters own the action in freshwater and along the coast.That’s because … Continue reading →

Best tip of the week - go fishing. Action abounds in freshwater and saltwater.WeatherMexico’s tropical storm is pushing groundswells into nearshore and offshore waters. Other than that, expect variable 5-10 knot winds and 1-3 … Continue reading →