Inshore Fishing
Historic Mary Walker Marina
Located off a somewhat obscure and isolated roadway access in Gautier (pronounced “Go-Shay”) is the Mary Walker Marina that was established in modest form in the 1940s. […]
Month: June 2012
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Hand over fist
Greg Parker guided his flat-bottomed boat toward a spot near the northern shore of the Ross Barnett Reservoir. In the boat were no rods and reels, no bait buckets or tackle boxes — just a large cooler with some ice, a bag of gloves, a roll of duct tape and a few other tools of the hand-grabbers trade.
Parker cut the motor, removed his life vest and allowed the boat to glide to a near stop before he rolled over the gunwale, hardly making a splash. In his hand was a catch stick, used by poultry workers to collect chickens. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Mentoring new hand-grabbers
Over the years, Parker has been a teacher and guide for others wanting to feel the rush of pulling a big catfish from below the surface with nothing more than natural strength. […]
Freshwater Fishing
The hand-grabbing season
The hand-grabbing season coincides with the spawning period for blue cats and flatheads. In natural conditions, these fish will spawn in hollow logs, caves and recesses created by fallen trees or jammed debris. […]
Bass Fishing
Patience is key for ledge-fishing bass
“Sometimes it’s simply a matter of being patient and being in the right place at the right time,” Murphy said. “On occasion, I’ll pull up on a place and not get a strike for 30 minutes, and I know that the bass and baitfish are there. […]
Bass Fishing
Shad not the only treats for ledge bass
While shad are the baitfish of choice for bass in many lakes, anglers should never forget about other forage species. […]
Bass Fishing
Best crankbait colors for fishing ledges
Murphy doesn’t get too complicated when selecting his crankbait colors, and he’s used his system for good results around the country. […]
Bass Fishing
Best Mississippi ledge-fishing lakes
Lake Pickwick is the most-recognizable Mississippi lake that offers top-notch ledge-fishing opportunities, but it’s not the only one, accomplished angler Ken Murphy said. […]
Bass Fishing
Murphy’s preferred cranking gear:
– 7- to 8-foot, medium-heavy- to heavy-action rod […]
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Predatory Pursuits
The bow season is under way. You’ve prepared the stand, scouted intensely and labored over the land — all in anticipation of enjoying the outdoors and taking a whitetail. […]
Deer Hunting
How whitetails’ personalities dictate reaction to predators
The topic of whitetail personalities is being addressed more and more in the hunting industry, and here again an individual deer’s disposition of being more inclined to the fight or flight instinct will undoubtedly have an effect on how the animal responds to predators. […]
Deer Hunting
Hog wild: Impact of wild hogs on deer
Wild hog numbers are increasing in certain areas of the U.S. and, although not classified as carnivores, they are predatory in that they can locate and consume baby fawns. […]