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LCT Podcast, Episode 3: Marsh Madness!
Welcome to episode 3 of the Lake Charles Tackle Podcast! We are really excited about this one because we have our very first ever guest on the show, Jonathan "Gump" Quinn. He has the inside scoop on questions we have about Lacassine, the burns, and tips and tricks to...
Our Best Turkey Loads
Lake Charles Tackle offers a variety of products to help make sure you bring home the biggest birds from the field. But a hunt can only be as good as the load you use to shoot with. To make sure that you're prepared for your next turkey hunting trip, we've compiled a...
LCT Podcast: Episode 2
Welcome back and thanks for tuning in for our second podcast episode. We're really excited to be back and provide more updates to you all. This episode has a lot of great content, so be sure to watch all the way through. Oh, and don't forget to subscribe to stay up to...
Winter Tackle Box: 4 Bass Lures You Need
Anyone who fishes for bass knows both the joys and struggles of fishing in the winter. The cold weather and freezing equipment make for a challenge. But it's also a great time to go fishing because the bass will go for a slower-moving bait. What bass lures should you...
We Have A Podcast!
Lake Charles Podcast After a tough year with COVID and hurricanes, we're excited to bring you this new venture. We love our Lake Charles community and want to engage you in a new and exciting way. Through this podcast, we are excited to get personal and give you...
A Quick Guide To Speckled Seatrout In Louisiana
Over the years, Lake Charles has been one of the top spots to catch the best Speckled Seatrout, or simply Speckled Trout. These estuarine fish are very common to Louisiana and the southern United States, especially close to the Gulf of Mexico – which is connected...
Four Life and Leadership Lessons I Learned from My Dad on Fishing Trips
Growing up, my dad always made sure that I experience life in its fullness. We were blessed to go on multiple family trips and spend time together. Here are four lessons I learn from our fishing trips: Preparation is an art. You get out what you put in. When we go...
XTRATUF® Ankle Deck Boots Are The Hot Item For Waterfowling
XTRATUF has been making industrial quality boots for commercial fishing crews and other maritime jobs for over 60 years, and today offers several lines of footwear for outdoor sporting as well. One line that has recently made a name for itself is the 6” Ankle Deck...
Duck Season In Southern Louisiana
Duck Season In Southern Louisiana Duck hunting may sound easy, but there’s a lot that goes into having a successful shoot and bringing home your bag limit, and it can vary from region to region. Let’s focus on the coastal region of southern Louisiana. During most of...
Picking The Right Gun For The Job
The Right Gun For The Job If you’ve never owned a gun and wanted to know what kind to get, your friend would probably say that it depends on what you want to use it for. It certainly does, but you can subdivide specializations and purposes all day, and there are guns...
A Quick Guide To Redfish In Louisiana
A Quick Guide To Redfish In Southern Louisiana Redfish, specifically the red drum, is a saltwater game fish found along the Atlantic seaboard and the Gulf Coast. Although they live close to the sea, they like to spend time in brackish or saltwater inlets, though you...
The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield
Photo: Flickr/Dane The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Gun manufacturers have been making concealable handguns smaller and smaller for the past decade, and without care, that can lead to less reliable weapons. Smaller sight radius and shorter barrels can mean less...
6 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Target practice
Going to the range can be fun, but it’s also expensive, so if you want to get better at shooting, you’ll have to make the most of each trip and each round. Here are some pointers on how to do that. Grip the gun hard A tight grip is the foundation of steady control....
Best Bass Fishing Rods For Serious Beginners
Last time we talked about catfish because of how wide a range they have in Louisiana. But we all know coastal and creek fishing isn’t the only fishing game in this state. We may be mostly known for catfish and crawfish, but Louisiana has plenty of good bass fishing...
Minn Kota Fortrex for sale
FOR SALE $900 MINN KOTA FORTREX 80 pound thrust / 24 Volt /54” shaft, year old, nothing wrong, came off LCT boat we just upgraded. Call 337-479-2999 for info
Let’s Talk Turkey: 4 Great Turkey Shotguns
Let’s Talk Turkey: 4 Great Turkey Shotguns Last fall we talked about what to consider when getting a waterfowl shotgun for beginners. It turns out that most of the same considerations, like action, weight, gauge, etc., apply to finding the right gun for turkey. So...
How Lake Charles Can Help With Your Firearm Needs
Here at Lake Charles Tackle, we have been serving the outdoor sporting needs of Calcasieu Parish and the surrounding area for a quarter-century. In addition having all your firearms, ammunition, decoy, rod and tackle covered, here is a quick overview of some programs...
Choosing A Waterfowl Shotgun For Beginners
Choosing A Waterfowl Shotgun For Beginners Shotguns are used on a wide array of animals and in several sports. What used to be the simplest kind of gun now comes in a ton of different specifications. If you're thinking about going out duck hunting for the first time,...
Five Possible Reasons You’re Having Trouble Boresighting Your Rifle
Finding a rifle's zero can be frustrating if things keep going wrong, and if you waste a lot of ammunition trying it can be expensive too. If it seems like you're doing everything right and your rifle won't take, or won't hold, a zero, here are some possibilities of...
The Gun Cave Opens an Online Store
Lake Charles Tackle and Bait is proud to announce that its partner The Gun Cave will be opening a new online store, which will carry an extensive selection of handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammo, magazines, optics, knives and parts and gear from all major brands. This...
