A superlative guide to fishing in the Louisiana delta. It offers a wealth of practical information that can be adapted to fishing almost anywhere. . . . A truly first-rate and highly recommended �how-to� guide. --Midwest Book Review
Chef Paul Prudhomme refers to Frank Davis as the number-one authority on cooking and eating the fresh fish in Louisiana. He has written the definitive books on cooking seafood and now Frank Davis reveals how and where to catch the big ones. Whether you are fishing for fresh- or saltwater varieties, Davis shows you the best spots in South Louisiana and along the Gulf of Mexico. Some of the areas he describes include Lake Pontchartrain, Lafitte, Pointe a la Hache, Delacroix Island, the Rigolets, and Grand Isle. He also shares the secrets he has learned from fishing guides, professionals, and his own long experience in area waters. Since many of his techniques are based on the characteristics of each fish species, these tips are effective anywhere.
Frank Davis is resident chef and outdoors director for WWL-TV in New Orleans. He co-hosts an award-winning two-hour morning news show and hosts several daily programs on the outdoors, fishing, and other recreational attractions of the Crescent City. He is the author of Frank Davis Cooks Cajun, Creole, and Crescent City; Frank Davis Cooks Naturally N'Awlins; The Fisherman's Tackle Box Bible; and Frank Davis Makes Good Groceries! A New Orleans Cookbook, all published by Pelican.