LeBlanc: Try a shot drop if you enjoy fishing soft plastics
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LeBlanc: Various factors impact Crappie population in Lake Conroe
On this lovely day, I will address panfish. For the folks who are new to this part of the country or new to fishing, two of the most popular panfish in the country are crappie and bream. There are many varieties of panfish that…
LeBlanc: A few suggestions for new anglers
I would expect there are a lot of folks, young and adult, who received fishing equipment for Christmas and that is fantastic. Here in Southeast Texas, the weather seldom gets cold enough for prolonged periods, so anglers are rarel…
LeBlanc: The Thermocline in lake water
It is not unusual at this time of year to see in my fishing report that the Thermocline on Lake Conroe is at 16 or 20 feet, or some other depth in that general range, and many folks have no idea to what I am referring.
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LeBlanc: It’s hot, but catfish are still biting
There was a song written back around 1931 about “Mad dogs and Englishmen going forth in the noon day sun” written by Noel Coward. In reality here in Southeast Texa,s most civilized folks who can help it do not venture forth in …
OUTDOORS: Summertime fishing on Lake Conroe
Summertime is not the easiest fishing time on Lake Conroe, or any other lake in Texas for that matter, but it is not bad.
The fish are still there, but their patterns change so we anglers must adapt to those cha…
LeBlanc: New fishing regulations and water info for Lake Conroe
I have come upon some new information that I thought was interesting and decided to share some of the items with you today, and the first one came from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.
The Texas Parks an…
LeBlanc: Fish tales that are seldom heard
Recently I was participating in a high-level, highly technical conference when some information came to light that I feel those who are deeply seated in the love and lore of outdoor activities might find interesting. This high-…
LeBlanc: Fine tune your rods, hooks and lures
Fishing rods can be one of the most abused products that you can find almost anywhere, with the possible exception of screw drivers. Screw drivers are used for chisels, scrapers, pry bars, and even screw drivers. Fishing rods a…
OUTDOORS: LeBlanc: Hard-learned tips concerning reel drags
I know many people are really getting excited about the upcoming hunting seasons and are waist deep in preparations. There is so much to do and so little time.
I believe the “so little time” is a symptom of our …
OUTDOORS: LeBlanc: Tips for fishing during hot weather
I can tell that summer is here because the outside temperature causes me to look for my way out of the sun and under the big oak tree over my back deck. Either that, or the air-conditioning comfort of my home by about 11 a.m.
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OUTDOORS: LeBlanc: Crappie are hot commodity, but large bream are just as good
Panfish — whether you call them, sunfish, perch, bream or whatever — are some of the most populous freshwater fish in this great state of ours. Once you catch them, especially the fish that weigh more than one pound, the fillet…
LeBlanc: Boating season is on the way
The weather lately has been in the high 70s and low 80s so no matter what the official season may be in the rest of the world, as far as I am concerned right here in Southeast Texas it is summer. For you folks that are not nati…
LeBlanc: The impact of fishing during the spawn in Lake Conroe
Once again we are getting into the spawning season for the fish in Lake Conroe and I once again am receiving questions about taking fish at this time of year, especially black bass off of the nest, so once again I will address …
LeBlanc: Think of riprap and stumps for a starting place to fish
Many anglers fish the numerous lakes that we are blessed with in this great state of ours. In order to be successful, many items must be taken into consideration. Water temperature and clarity, depth, time of year, and these ar…
OUTDOORS: LeBlanc: Lake Conroe health, restocking and ShareLunker Finals
The Toyota ShareLunker Program has wrapped up for 2019, and I had an opportunity to speak with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologist Nike Harbison and technician Carl Vignali at the Snook TPWD office about the health of…
LeBlanc: Trying to find the right fishing line can be a challenge
An angler can walk down the fishing line aisle of any tackle shop and instantly become totally confused and possibly end up walking away empty handed, babbling, or just throw up his hands, grab a spool, and walking away hoping …
OUTDOORS: The ultimate career fishing guide
I am pretty sure that almost every angler has seen a fishing guide and thought enviously:
‘That is the life — fish every day and get paid for it. It just doesn’t get any better than that.’
Before…
OUTDOORS: LeBlanc: Fishing in this heat can be a challenge
If there is any doubt about summer being here, just stick your nose outside the door, and it might melt right off of your face. However, and that is a big however, temperatures are nothing too unusual for Texas at this time of …
LeBlanc: Fishing is more than rods, reels and lures
It is the time of year again when the weather is really beautiful, the temperature is moderate both day and night and even some folks who have never held a fishing pole are starting to get the core call to go fishing. Feeling t…