2019 - Page 12 of 29 - Mississippi Sportsman

Charleigh Champagne, the 21/2-year-old daughter the daughter of Matrix owner Chas Champagne, admires a huge speckled trout that fell for a Matrix Rip Shad.

Matrix Rip Shad targets the ‘tweener’ depths

August 13, 2019 Don Shoopman

The Matrix Rip Shad is a hard-body artificial lure, a jerkbait, that’s already a favorite of his and charter boat captains in Louisiana. […]

Alligator season opens the end of August, and should produce some more outstanding — often both exciting and humorous — stories to share.

Mississippi’s alligator season opens Aug. 30

August 13, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi’s public-waters alligator season opens at noon on Aug. 30 and will close at noon on Sept. 9, with 960 permits issued to hunters. […]

Species spotlight – African pompano

August 13, 2019 Brian Cope

African pompano (alectis ciliaris) are saltwater fish that are usually caught in deep, offshore water around wrecks and artificial reefs. […]

Mathews’ 2019 Vertix has a handful of tremendous features at price comparable to most manufacturers’ top-end bows.

Mathews’ Vertix is a bow to cherish

August 13, 2019 Sammy Romano

The new Mathews Vertix offers several features, including Switchweight technology, and an integrated arrow-rest mounting system. […]

Take notes about which lures worked this past year, and when, and put that knowledge to good use next time out.

What lures worked for you and when?

August 12, 2019 Chris Bush

To prepare for fishing the latter months of the year, you should look at the lures you used last season and consider why and where they were successful. […]

Clenzoil Marine & Tackle 12-ounce aerosol

August 8, 2019 Mississippi Sportsman

A product you can use to clean and protect not only your fishing tackle, but also your outboard motor and other metal features on your fishing vessel. […]

Frabill’s Trophy Haul Net series

August 8, 2019 Mississippi Sportsman

Frabill debuted its Trophy Haul Net series this spring, with features including an oversized handle and a big net bag that will make it easier to land fish. […]

Scoring a whole flounder with a knife allows the sauce to better penetrate the meet.

Flounder without frying

August 7, 2019 Jerry Dilsaver

This is a tasty and simple recipe for preparing flounder other than frying it. This recipe is about as simple as cooking gets and is a bit healthier. […]

Two lucky hunters with a buck taken in 2018 during an archery draw hunt in the spillway area of Barnett Reservoir. The application process for the 2019-20 season is now open.

Apply now for Barnett Reservoir draw hunts

August 7, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

Applications are now being accepted for archery-only draw hunts for deer season in two areas of Barnett Reservoir. The deadline for applying is Aug. 23. […]

Shimano’s SLX DC 150 baitcasting reel

August 7, 2019 Mississippi Sportsman

The SLX DC 150 baitcasting reel features Shimano’s SLX low-profile style with the I-DC4 digital brake control system already on the Curado DC series. […]

Tax-free weekend on schedule

August 6, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

Hunters needing new guns, bows or ammunition can save on their purchases during the “Second Amendment Tax Free Holiday” scheduled for Aug. 30-Sept. 1. […]

Tips for slabs after dark

August 6, 2019 Phillip Gentry

The details of your setup and presentation are important. Follow these tips to help you make the best of your night-fishing trips for crappie. […]