The Short Bigeye is an unusual looking little fish. They are a nocturnal predator, seeking cover in reefs, wrecks and other structures by day and feeding at night. Short Bigeye’s occur in the Atlantic Ocean from Maine to South America.
Rudy Bonnette killed this monster buck on Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge in Avoyelles Parish. This buck has green scored at 175 4/8 according to the Buckmaster system which doesn’t include the inside spread. It should score about 190 when measured for Boone and Crockett. Which would put it as the No. 1 buck ever … Read more
The proud angler of this magnificent fish is William “Billy” Dean. The yellowfin hit a trolled Yo-Zuri rigged with #9 piano wire. The tackle was of normal size for this fishery. They loaded 50 lb test mono onto Shimano 30’s and employed Penn stand up gear for the rods. The location of catch was the … Read more
Spottail pinfish (Diplodus holbrooki) is a member of the porgy family. It is similiar to the common pinfish except it has a large conspicuous spot just before the tail fin. They are frequently caught used as live bait for large offshore predators. They can be found in coastal waters from Virginia To western Florida and … Read more
Fishing Louisiana offshore oil production platforms (rigs, wellheads) can prove successful, if you know the right methods, tips, tactics, how-to, and techniques. Off the coast of Louisiana lies some of the world’s most unusual reefs. We’re not talking about coral or shell reefs, but the steel legged kind that the oil companies constructed throughout the … Read more
Every year, hunters travel across the country, searching for that ever-elusive 12-point buck or that perfect duck blind. And if you’re spending that much time in your truck, well, it almost becomes a second home. If you’re an avid hunter, you may have thought about getting a hunting license plate cover or a deer decal. … Read more
Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is a small to medium-sized tree with alternate, simple, leaves 2 to 5 inches long. Leaves are ovate, with acuminate tips and a cordate, inequilateral base. Leaf margins are serrate and may be somewhat pubescent (hairy) below. Hackberry and Sugarberry the Louisiana version have a fleshy, globose drupe, 1/4 to 3/8 inch … Read more
Rock Sea Bass range North Carolina to Florida, as well as the eastern Gulf of Mexico to Louisiana. The Rock Sea Bass live offshore and only reach size of a pound or two. An interesting fact about the Rock Sea Bass is that they are born female and turn into males as they get older … Read more
Leerfish are found in the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea. The Scientific name is “Lichia amia”. Leerfish is just one of many common names this fish goes by. Others include Akya, Garrick and Leervis. Leerfish are members of the Jack family. Leerfish or Garrick are usually found in small groups in summer, usually less … Read more
The Rock Wrasse (Halichoeres semicinctus) is quite an unusual fish. The reach lenghts of up to 15 inches and can live up to 14 years. The Rock Wrasse range from the Gulf of California in the south to as far north as Northern California. Rock Wrasse prefer shallow waters with sand bottom. Rock Wrasse are … Read more