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June 1, 2026

Texas eye jig changes your lure presentation

June 4, 2020 Chris Bush

The author has added a new, improved jighead to the arsenal he takes to the water when he’s targeting trophy speckled trout. […]

Paul Elias likes to start cranking drop-offs in the early mornings, not only to catch schooling bass but also to help fire up the schools of bass to come to the surface where he can use other tactics to catch them.

Don’t miss out on Ross Barnett’s June bassing

May 28, 2020 Paul Elias

In June, Paul Elias prefers to fish the Natchez Trace side of Ross Barnett Reservoir, with its numbers of ledges and drop-offs near shallow water. […]

The reward for patiently fishing a brush pile.

Bass and brush

May 14, 2020 Hal Schramm

Whether placed by a fisheries or water management agency or by an angler, complex woody structure attracts bass. Here’s the findings. […]

Paul Elias fishes a Super Frog over the tops of the lily pads late in the day.

Bogue Homa bass and bream beds

May 4, 2020 Paul Elias

Some great and deadly techniques for catching bass this month around bream spawning areas at Bogue Homa for bass fishermen. […]

Species Spotlight: Largemouth bass

April 23, 2020 Brian Cope

Bass are the nation’s No. 1 gamefish because of their existence in such a wide variety of water types. They also eat just about anything. […]

Blackened turkey hand pies

April 23, 2020 Jerry Dilsaver

Hunters may prepare this recipe with a turkey from this year, but should keep in mind it works well with a breast or some wings and legs from the freezer. […]

Matrix X-Shad

April 23, 2020 Don Shoopman

The Matrix X-Shad is the exact mold of the Matrix Shad, except it gives anglers the opportunity to rig it weedless or on an open-faced jighead. […]

Research confirms that feeding pelleted feed will improve bluegill growth rate.

Supplemental feeding in farm ponds works

April 9, 2020 Hal Schramm

Benefits of supplemental feeding can be evaluated by measuring sunfish and bass growth, but many factors can affect growth. […]

Most wahoo have black-blue vertical bars the length of their bodies.

Species Spotlight: Wahoo

April 9, 2020 Brian Cope

Wahoo are among the fastest fish in the ocean, are hard-fighting, and are also one of the tastiest. That’s why they are highly sought after by anglers. […]

Missile Baits’ Quiver works perfectly on a Tokyo rig.

Missile Baits’ new soft-plastic bait is a winner

April 9, 2020 Don Shoopman

Missile Baits’ new Quiver looks amazing underwater and is an ideal bait for use with the Neko Rig and the Tokyo Rig for bass. […]

The author really likes the Baby 1-Minus lure when the grass is only about a foot or less under the water, since this crankbait stays shallow, and its treble hooks will tick the grass and trigger a strike from a smallmouth.

Pickwick Lake for April bassing

April 2, 2020 Paul Elias

Choose Pickwick Lake for April bass fishing, since you’ll catch a variety of bass there, including largemouths, smallmouths and spots. […]

It’s not difficult to manage your hunting land for better wild turkey habitat, which results in more smiles.

Maximize your wild turkey habitat

March 26, 2020 David Moreland

Early spring is a good time to get the habitat in shape for turkeys and the approaching nesting season here in Louisiana. […]