Corrections
Fix material mistakes clearly.
If we get a fact, date, quote, source, link, rule, location, or characterization materially wrong, we should correct it and note the correction on the affected story.
Editorial Policies
Trust rules for the news desk.
LA Inshore is built around plain language, clear labels, public records, sponsor transparency, correction-friendly reporting, and respect for readers who want the facts without the fog.
House Rules
How LA Inshore should handle coverage.
Sponsorship
Sponsors do not control editorial conclusions.
LA Inshore is sponsored by SELA Fishing Forecast.com. Sponsored content should be labeled, and forecast-specific material should stay in the SELA lane.
Reviews
Readers should know how gear got here.
Reviews should disclose whether a product was purchased, loaned, provided for testing, sponsored, advertised, or connected to affiliate links.
Right of Reply
Serious criticism deserves a chance to respond.
When a story includes serious criticism of a person, agency, event, business, or brand, LA Inshore should make a reasonable effort to seek comment or explain why comment was not available.
Article Labels
Do not disguise the type of story.
News, Analysis, Explainer, Review, Opinion, Event Preview, Event Recap, Investigation, Press Release, Correction, and Update should be labeled clearly.
Source Transparency
Show the paper trail when the paper trail matters.
- Agency StoriesUse releases, commission documents, public notices, meeting agendas, parish records, legislation, and official closure notices when available.
- Event ListingsUse flyers, organizer confirmation, official pages, registration links, public agendas, and date/location details.
- Gear ReviewsInclude cost, test conditions, durability notes, failures, fit, skip-it guidance, and disclosure.
- Problem StoriesSeparate confirmed facts from claims, avoid anonymous hit pieces, and contact named parties when criticism is serious.
- Quoting RulesShort excerpts with credit and a link are generally acceptable; full republication, scraping, image use, or syndication requires permission.
- PrivacyReader emails, attachments, and tips should be handled as editorial records and not published casually.
Contact
Corrections, permissions, and replies go to one inbox.
- Email:e.smith@bluecollarmarine.com
- For corrections:Send the story link, the exact problem, and how the correction can be verified.
- For permissions:Explain what you want to quote, republish, syndicate, or reuse and where it will appear.