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April 22, 2026
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Month: April 2017

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In the footsteps of a giant — Expert turkey hunting tips

April 1, 2017 Michael O. Giles

Jeff Davis headed across the pasture in the quiet, pitch-black darkness before dawn, already knowing where the birds roosted and wanting to be the battle-tested gobbler’s first suitor of the day. […]

Bass Fishing

In awe of the craw — Bass pros’ tips for fishing with craws

April 1, 2017 David A. Brown

ROI — return on investment. Now, that’s a phrase we don’t often use in fishing, yet, it’s that’s precisely the logic upon which Bassmaster Elite Series pro Mark Menendez bases his top choice for soft plastic diversity. […]

Content

Top at the Rez — Patterns for the 2017 Bassmaster Elite Series at Barnett Reservoir

April 1, 2017 Bobby Cleveland

One of Barnett Reservoir’s best bass anglers — and winner of the last big Bassmaster event held on the lake — is jealous of the fishermen who will compete in Mississippi’s first-ever Elite Series tournament at the lake on April 27-30. […]

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King crappie — Rundown of Mississippi’s top crappie options

April 1, 2017 Bobby Cleveland

The Magnolia State is No. 1 when it comes to crappie fishing — and there are so many options it’s hard to decide where to go. […]

Content

Going old school

April 1, 2017 Phillip Gentry

The Eastern wild turkey is either the dumbest bird on the planet, or the smartest.

Every spring, this majestic and elusive bird falls to the simplest of attempts to harvest him.  […]

Content

Cover: April 2017

April 1, 2017 Mississippi Sportsman

If you haven’t tagged out yet, you still have some time — if you know how to outfox that old tom. […]

Fishing

R2S 2-Speed Spinning Reel

April 1, 2017 Mississippi Sportsman

Anglers have relied on two-speed conventional reels for years. The combination of cranking power and a speedy retrieve rate are sometimes what it takes to land big fish. […]

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