Anglers love fishing with live shrimp this time of year, but bait dealers who catch the crustaceans must abide by a series of restrictions. (Photo by Todd Masson, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) (Todd ...

The element of fear shouldn’t enter the discussion approaching a fishing trip. But there’s no escaping one horrific thought that infects the gray matter every time. “What if we run out of bait?” ...

Current regulations allow licensed bait dealers to trawl for live shrimp during closed seasons, but applicants must clear a series of hurdles and abide by strict parameters to receive and maintain a ...

Generally, we beat back that beastly idea with a small piece of bank-issued plastic: If you think you need two dozen shrimp, you buy three. Hell, maybe four. A few hours later, you’re packing up the ...