Louisiana Legends

Louisiana Legends
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The Louisiana Legends Podcast brings you real conversations with the people who live and breathe the Louisiana outdoors. From inshore guides and hardcore anglers to industry voices and under-the-radar killers, we sit down with the guys who actually know how to find and catch fish when it matters. This isn’t fluff or recycled info. It’s raw, experience-driven insight from the marsh, Lake Pontchartrain, and beyond. We talk tactics, stories, failures, wins, and everything in between. We get into the stuff that actually affects fishing in Louisiana, including the Menhaden Debate, Water Access Battles, New Creel Limits, and the ongoing fight between Dredging and River Diversions. No politics for the sake of it, just real conversations about what’s happening and how it impacts the fishery. Whether you're chasing speckled trout, redfish, or just trying to level up your game, this podcast gives you a front-row seat to how Louisiana’s best think and operate. New episodes weekly. Stay Legendary.

  1. 13h ago

    10 Speckled Trout Weighed 75 POUNDS… This Was Louisiana Fishing | Ed Sexton

    Ed Sexton has seen a version of Louisiana trout fishing that may never exist again. One afternoon, he and Warren Coco caught 10 speckled trout that weighed 75 pounds. The first fish Ed caught was 10½ pounds. And that was just the beginning. In this episode of Louisiana Legends, Ed takes us back to the glory days of South Pass, Port Eads, Venice, Lake Pontchartrain and some of the greatest speckled trout fishing Louisiana has ever seen. We talk about: • Catching 10 trout that weighed 75 pounds • Landing a 10½-pound speckled trout • Fishing South Pass during the golden era • What Port Eads was like before Katrina • How much habitat Venice has lost • Why tide changes matter for giant trout • Fishing alongside Dudley Vandenborre • Competing against Harold Wilcox, Rudy Hall and Terry Sincere • Why CCA STAR had to create the “Ed Sexton Rule” • Winning multiple boats in trout tournaments • Why big-trout fishermen will sit all day for one bite • Running the Mississippi River in heavy fog • Why Ed never leaves the dock without radar • The secrets fishermen absolutely do NOT share during tournament season • His favorite artificial lures and live-croaker techniques • Why Louisiana may never see trout fishing like the early 2000s again Ed has spent decades chasing giant speckled trout, competing against some of the best fishermen Louisiana has ever produced, and figuring out exactly where those trophy fish live. He’s won boats. He’s caught 9 and 10-pound trout. He’s had tournament rules changed because he kept winning. And somehow, he’s still out there trying to catch the next one. This is one of those Louisiana fishing stories you simply don’t hear anymore.

    10 Speckled Trout Weighed 75 POUNDS… This Was Louisiana Fishing | Ed Sexton

  2. Sep 27

    He’s Fished Lake Pontchartrain His Entire Life… Here’s What’s Coming | Kris Robert

    Captain Kris Roberts has spent a lifetime figuring out Lake Pontchartrain, the Pearl River, Lake Borgne and the waters surrounding southeast Louisiana. And according to Kris, something is happening right now that Louisiana fishermen need to pay attention to. The big trout are coming back. Kris grew up in Pearlington, Mississippi, fishing the Pearl River when catching 100 speckled trout on double-rigged plastics was just another day. He later became close friends and fishing partners with Chas Champagne, learned the business of guiding from Captain Mike Gallo, and spent decades dissecting bridges, reefs, shell pads, ledges and forgotten fishing spots across the region. In this episode, Kris takes us inside that lifetime of knowledge. We talk about: • Why Kris believes Lake Pontchartrain is getting healthy again • His prediction for the return of giant speckled trout • Catching 6 and 7-pound trout in the fog with Chas Champagne • Why they would LEAVE while the giant trout were still biting • The 20-minute rule Kris uses to find fish • Teaching Texas fishermen how to fish their own bridges • Why big trout may stay in Lake Pontchartrain year-round • The MRGO closure and how it changed the fishery • The Bonnet Carré Spillway and its impact on speckled trout • Why today's abundance of shrimp could mean incredible fishing ahead • Growing up fishing the Pearl River • What Mike Gallo taught Kris about becoming a professional guide • The difference between finding fish and understanding WHY they're there • Why Lake Pontchartrain isn't what it used to be, but may finally be heading in the right direction Kris has watched this fishery change for decades. And now he's seeing signs he hasn't seen in years. His prediction? If conditions hold, Louisiana fishermen could be in for something special.

    He’s Fished Lake Pontchartrain His Entire Life… Here’s What’s Coming | Kris Robert

  3. Sep 20

    He Was KIDNAPPED on a Fishing Trip… Then Went Back | Bob Weiss

    He was kidnapped at gunpoint during a peacock bass fishing trip in Venezuela. Held for ransom. His fishing partner spent weeks in captivity. And after making it home safely, what did he do? He bought hostage insurance and WENT BACK. In this episode of Louisiana Legends, we sit down with a true old-school Louisiana fisherman whose stories span more than 70 years on the water: Bob Weiss. From catching tagged bass in City Park as a kid, to filling boats with speckled trout before limits existed, chasing giant trout in Lake Pontchartrain, sight-fishing redfish in old Venice, catching 20+ pound peacock bass deep in South America, and fishing alongside some of the most legendary names in Louisiana fishing history, this episode is an absolute time capsule. We talk about: • Being kidnapped during a fishing trip in Venezuela • Going BACK the next year with hostage insurance • Catching giant peacock bass in the Amazon • The legendary trout fishing of old Lake Pontchartrain • Highway 11, Seabrook, the Causeway and the Rigolets • Fishing with Chink, Dudley and other Louisiana legends • Nine-pound speckled trout and the ones that got away • Why the best big-trout fishermen target ONE fish all day • What Louisiana fishing looked like before limits • How Venice and the Mississippi River Delta have changed • Why he believes Lake Pontchartrain's best days are behind us • More than seven decades of fishing stories And through all of it, one thing never changed. As his mother once said: “Fishing's all right, but he's nuts on the subject.” That might be the best description of a fisherman we've ever heard.

    He Was KIDNAPPED on a Fishing Trip… Then Went Back | Bob Weiss

  4. Sep 13

    The Professor of Hopedale | Chad Gonzales

    Chad “Cheech” Gonzales didn't grow up as some legendary Louisiana trout fisherman. He became one through pure obsession. After getting back into fishing in 2019, Chad spent countless days on the water studying tides, wind, satellite imagery, bait presentation, water depth, hard baits, casting distance, boat positioning and just about every other variable he could find. Eventually, the Hopedale fishing community gave him another name: The Professor. In this episode of Louisiana Legends, Chad joins Boyce and Nathan to tell the story of how he went from getting his boat stuck in the Louisiana marsh for HOURS to becoming one of the most methodical speckled trout fishermen in Hopedale. And then Cliff Hall crashes the podcast. We get into: • Why Chad became obsessed with Hopedale • Catching 100+ trout on his first trip with Cliff Hall • Why he stopped chasing limits and started chasing BIG trout • Release Over 20 and Louisiana trout conservation • Hard baits, jerkbaits and topwater fishing • Why 10 lb braid completely changed his fishing • How far casting can matter for trophy trout • Why Chad barely uses his trolling motor • The insane importance of stealth and boat noise • FG knots, Canoe Man loop knots and leader setup • Learning from John Miller, Devin Denman and other Louisiana trout fishermen • Why fishing with another great angler can accelerate everything • The changing Hopedale and Biloxi Marsh fishery • Why Chad might eventually become addicted to Venice • And why if you slam a boat hatch... the trout will be back NEXT THURSDAY This one gets deep into the mentality behind consistently finding and catching speckled trout in Louisiana. If you're obsessed with speckled trout, Hopedale, Biloxi Marsh, hard-bait fishing or simply becoming a better angler, this episode is for you. Louisiana Legends Podcast Real people. Real stories. Louisiana. Subscribe for the full episodes and new Louisiana fishing content every week.

    The Professor of Hopedale | Chad Gonzales

  5. Sep 6

    He Rescued A Fisherman Who Refused A Helicopter Rescue | Rob Buck

    Rob Buck has spent over 15 years rescuing boaters in South Louisiana, and if you fish Venice, Louisiana, there’s a good chance you’ve either heard his name or needed his number. In this episode of Louisiana Legends, we sit down with Rob Buck of Sea Tow South Louisiana to talk about the real dangers of fishing Venice, how fast the Mississippi River Delta changes, and why even experienced fishermen can get into serious trouble if they don’t respect the water. Rob shares stories from years of pulling boats off sandbars, rocks, shallow passes, and mud flats — including one unbelievable rescue where a stranded fisherman was missing from Friday to Sunday, ran out of fuel, was covered in mud and blood, and still refused to leave his boat when a helicopter showed up. We also break down some of the most dangerous areas around Venice, including Tiger Pass, South Pass, Cubits Gap, Octave, the Jump, and other places where GPS tracks can give fishermen a false sense of security. Rob explains why tide range, river level, moon phase, sediment, and constantly shifting sandbars can make yesterday’s safe route a completely different situation today. If you’ve ever launched in Venice, run the river, chased trout, fished the beaches, or thought about making your first trip down there, this episode is packed with information that could save your boat — and maybe your life. We also get into Rob’s background, from growing up in the New Orleans area to working in banking, land development, BP response work, and eventually building a life around the water. Along the way, Rob shares what he’s learned from decades of fishing, towing, rescuing, and navigating one of the most dangerous and rewarding fisheries in the country. This is a must-watch for anyone who fishes South Louisiana. Follow Louisiana Legends for more conversations with the people, stories, and places that make Louisiana one of a kind.

    He Rescued A Fisherman Who Refused A Helicopter Rescue | Rob Buck

  6. Aug 30

    He Invented the Corky. His Neighbor Became a Big Trout LEGEND | Paul Brown & Bruce Baugh

    We drove across Louisiana to sit down with two men who helped shape modern speckled trout fishing: Paul Brown and Bruce Baugh. Paul Brown is the creator of the legendary Corky, a lure that became synonymous with targeting trophy speckled trout along the Gulf Coast. Sitting beside him is Bruce Baugh, Troutmasters Angler of the Year, lifelong wade fisherman, and one of the most respected big-trout anglers to ever fish Louisiana and Texas waters. And these two aren't just fishing legends. They're neighbors. In this episode, Paul tells the incredible story of how the Corky was developed, built by hand, tested by hardcore fishermen, modified until it behaved exactly the way trophy-trout anglers needed it to, and eventually became one of the most iconic speckled trout lures ever created. Bruce takes us back to the glory days of trophy trout fishing, when Calcasieu Lake was producing numbers of giant trout that sound almost impossible today. He explains how he learned to target big fish, why he became obsessed with wade fishing, how he competed in the original Troutmasters circuit, and what happened to some of the legendary fisheries that once produced enormous speckled trout. They talk about 13-pound trout, 9- and 10-pound-class fish, Corky secrets, old-school lure making, Troutmasters, Baffin Bay, Port Mansfield, Calcasieu Lake, conservation, gill nets, oyster reefs, wade fishing, releasing trophy trout, and decades of Gulf Coast fishing history. But the best part isn't the accomplishments. It's getting to sit under a dock and listen to two old friends tell the stories themselves. No internet research. No secondhand stories. No fishing folklore passed down through five different people. Paul Brown and Bruce Baugh, in their own words. This is Louisiana fishing history. If you love speckled trout fishing, trophy trout, Louisiana fishing history, the Corky, wade fishing, or simply hearing stories from the people who were actually there, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

    He Invented the Corky. His Neighbor Became a Big Trout LEGEND | Paul Brown & Bruce Baugh

  7. Aug 23

    How Josh Hall Became One of Louisiana's Fishiest Anglers

    If you fish Louisiana, chances are you've heard Josh Hall's name. While he may not be the loudest voice in the fishing world, those who know, know. Josh has spent decades mastering Louisiana's marshes, dominating redfish tournaments, and learning Lake Pontchartrain one tide at a time. In this episode of Louisiana Legends Podcast, Josh shares the lessons he's learned from thousands of days on the water, from chasing giant trout around Seabrook and the Causeway to sight fishing redfish at the highest level of tournament competition. We dive into: • How Chas Champagne helped shape Josh's fishing career • Why Lake Pontchartrain is getting better every year • The truth about Delacroix's changing redfish population • Tournament strategies that consistently produce winning fish • The difference between finding fish and finding tournament fish • Bank fishing stories that every Louisiana angler will appreciate • Josh's custom spinnerbait that can survive dozens of redfish • Why he stopped filling the freezer with fish • His plans for charter fishing and life on the water Whether you're chasing speckled trout, sight fishing redfish, or just love hearing stories from anglers who've earned their reputation the hard way, this is an episode you don't want to miss. If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment letting us know who you'd like to see on Louisiana Legends Podcast next. 🎣 Follow Louisiana Legends Podcast for more conversations with the people who have shaped Louisiana fishing.

    How Josh Hall Became One of Louisiana's Fishiest Anglers

  8. Aug 16

    Sammy Romano: Behind the Counter at Louisiana’s Most Iconic Tackle Shop

    Everyone in Louisiana knows Chag's. But very few people know the stories behind the counter. In this episode of the Louisiana Legends Podcast, we sit down with Sammy Romano, the longtime manager of Chag's Sporting Goods and one of the most respected voices in Louisiana fishing. After spending more than three decades talking to the best fishermen in the state, Sammy has seen Louisiana's fisheries change firsthand. From the legendary trout fishing of the 1990s to today's debates over habitat loss, pogey boats, and conservation, he shares stories and insights that only someone with a front-row seat could tell. We also dive into: 🎣 How Chag's became a Louisiana icon 🎣 Growing up fishing Lafitte and the New Orleans area 🎣 The glory days of Seabrook, Breton Sound, Elmer's Island, and Chandeleur 🎣 The biggest trout and bass stories of his life 🎣 Why finding patterns matters more than finding spots 🎣 How Louisiana's marshes have changed over the last 40 years 🎣 What every angler gets wrong about fisheries management 🎣 Behind-the-scenes stories about some of Louisiana's greatest fishermen Whether you've been shopping at Chag's for decades or you're just getting into fishing, this episode is packed with history, stories, and knowledge you won't hear anywhere else. If you love Louisiana fishing, subscribe because we've got more conversations with the legends who built our fishing culture. 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it. 💬 Tell us your favorite Chag's memory or the best piece of fishing advice you've ever received.

    Sammy Romano: Behind the Counter at Louisiana’s Most Iconic Tackle Shop
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The Louisiana Legends Podcast brings you real conversations with the people who live and breathe the Louisiana outdoors. From inshore guides and hardcore anglers to industry voices and under-the-radar killers, we sit down with the guys who actually know how to find and catch fish when it matters. This isn’t fluff or recycled info. It’s raw, experience-driven insight from the marsh, Lake Pontchartrain, and beyond. We talk tactics, stories, failures, wins, and everything in between. We get into the stuff that actually affects fishing in Louisiana, including the Menhaden Debate, Water Access Battles, New Creel Limits, and the ongoing fight between Dredging and River Diversions. No politics for the sake of it, just real conversations about what’s happening and how it impacts the fishery. Whether you're chasing speckled trout, redfish, or just trying to level up your game, this podcast gives you a front-row seat to how Louisiana’s best think and operate. New episodes weekly. Stay Legendary.

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  • Creator
    Louisiana Legends
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Louisiana Legends
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