2014 - Page 18 of 57 - Mississippi Sportsman

Jugging for catfish is productive statewide in September, but Barnett Reservoir is a for-sure hotspot.

September’s Top 5 fishing trips

September 15, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

Looking for a place to fish this month? Try one of these. […]

The fang marks from the timber rattlesnake that bite Vicksburg native Dana Sanders during a hunting-camp work day Saturday were more than an inch apart. The bite hospitalized Sanders, who suffered from extreme pain and swelling of his leg.

Rattlesnake bite ends Claiborne County hunting-club work day, sends hunter to the hospital

September 15, 2014 Andy Crawford

Dana Sanders grew up in Vicksburg, and his family still has a farm just to the south in Claiborne County. And, these days he’s lucky enough to spend most of his time in the outdoors as part of his job as a wetlands consultant along the coast. […]

A topwater can really get fish’s attention, but don’t be too quick to set the hook.

Top 2 ways to fish for Pickwick bass during September

September 15, 2014 Paul Elias

Pickwick can be broken into two segments this month. At the beginning of the month, fish the summer patterns. Toward the end of September, after a couple of cool nights, use fall fishing patterns. […]

When the stripers are biting in the late summer, early fall period, doubles on the fish are common for fishermen when trolling with crankbaits. Dustin Frucci of Louisville, Ky., holds a double caught with the author last fall.

Rez stripers starting to heat up

September 12, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

It really wasn’t fair last year, since so many bass fishermen were on Barnett Reservoir in September and then October, pre-fishing for the B.A.S.S. Central Open that was held on the lake. […]

A quarter-ounce white spinnerbait with small tandem Colorado blades may be an old trick, but it still works when the pads start to die in the fall.

Itty-bitty blades find big ol’ fall bass

September 12, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

The cold chill from the early morning boat ride was still numbing the bones when the small white-skirted spinnerbait made its first splash of the day. […]

Capt. Ronnie Daniels and Thomas Davis of Ocean Springs with Thomas' first tripletail.

Sight-fishing for tripletail

September 11, 2014 Sam Davis

“There he is!,” the three of us shouted out in unison as we cruised by what looked like a grey garbage can lid floating behind the crab pot. […]

Even when the trout bite becomes inconsistent this month, there are always hard-fighting species along the coast just waiting to do battle.

Tips for a successful September

September 11, 2014 Sam Davis

I’m not a big fan of September. The only good thing about this month is my mother’s birthday and college football. Other than that, I’d like to skip it and jump straight into October, when the speckled trout bite becomes more consistent.

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Hunters are hoping that the first cold front in September, scheduled later this week, will push blue-winged teal in for the first weekend of the early season.

Busy weekend ahead

September 10, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

Now that Mississippians have stocked up courtesy of the first Second Amendment Holiday, or tax-free weekend on hunting equipment, they will quickly get the opportunity to use it.

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For bass anglers like Paul Elias of Laurel, the 2015 BASS Elite Series poses a lot of challenges, including about 12,000 miles of driving.

Elite Series goes nationwide in 2015

September 9, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

Think bass fishin’ is a sport for Bubba and the boys?

The Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (BASS) sure doesn’t think so and it is using its 10th annual Elite Series tour to prove exactly that. Only three of the eight events will be held on what would traditionally be called southern waters. […]

A unique mango salsa sets these fish tacos apart from others.

Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

September 8, 2014 Alicia LaFont

“We keep trying to come up with interesting ways to cook fish,” Patricia explained. “Steve fishes a lot. We eat fish grilled, fried, in courtbouillon, topped with crabmeat or etouffée, and fish patties served over angel hair pasta. Our favorite is fried, but how many times can you do that? […]

Gil Woodis of Philadelphia shows off some nice fall crappie caught on Barnett last fall.

Fall fishing is fun for everyone

September 8, 2014 Paul Johnson

Can you believe it? September is here. Dove season is upon us. And, as you know, dove season ushers in the ever-popular deer-hunting season.

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The non-slip loop knot is perfect for attaching crankbaits or topwater baits to your line. The loop allows the lure lots of side-to-side action and freedom of movement.

Get all knotted up – with the non-slip loop knot

September 4, 2014 From News Reports

Great step-by-step visuals for how to tie the non-slip loop knot, which is used to attach lures and jigheads to your line. […]