2015 - Page 20 of 59 - Mississippi Sportsman

David Sanders has transformed his passion for fishing into a rapidly expanding company specializing in premium jigs.

Youngster launches jig company

August 15, 2015 Andy Crawford

David’s Custom Tackle launched in the spring of 2014 after David Sanders had an epiphany while pouring jigs with his father.

“He told me, ‘I can sell these, Dad,’” Dana Sanders said. […]

Picking apart a flat

August 15, 2015 Andy Crawford

Understanding how speckled trout use a flat and its associated drop-offs is the key to quickly putting a box of fish together. […]

Bassing at night calls for dark lures that move a lot of water and make a lot of noise. Black is the preferred color.

Weedless: Any of the myriad of plastic frogs or critter baits is a good choice in weeds, grass and lily pads. Techniques for day fishing can be used after sunset. Slowing down the retrieve just a little will keep the bait in the strike zone a little longer, giving the bass more time to strike. […]

Alex Riser caught this 6.5-pound lunker bass at dusk on a blue buzz bait in northern Madison County.

Fishing: Reduce the heat

August 14, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

There are basically three ways to reduce the brutal toll that Mississippi’s August heat and humidity can put on the human body — change times, stay on the move, be successful. […]

The sport we love by its nature means exposure to potentially deadly ultraviolet light, so it’s important to cover up.

How to protect yourself from the sun

August 13, 2015 John Flores

Statistics indicate one in three new cancer diagnosis in the United States comes in the form of skin cancer, making it the most frequently occurring form of cancer. […]

Melanoma facts

August 13, 2015 John Flores

Although the vast majority of skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, the more-serious melanoma is a risk for anyone spending significant time in the sun. […]