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April’s top 5 fishing trips
Ready to shake off the winter doldrums and break loose for some spring fishing? These are a few must-do trips to consider. […]
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Conditions have ruined spawn — for now
Just when the stage was set for one of the best crappie spawning seasons ever on Barnett Reservoir, Mother Nature had a different idea that has many fishermen concerned. […]
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Youngster’s ears save hunt
The McKinions, dad Johnny and son Buck, were being treated to a very vocal show by a tom turkey early on Saturday morning (April 5), so much so that the thundering gobbles made it hard to hear anything else in that part of Rankin County. […]
Deer Hunting
UFO headlighters? At least not poachers
If indeed space aliens are guilty of shining lights on Mississippi deer, we can be happy that they at least are not poachers.
No deer were shot in the making of this weird story. […]
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New moon produces mixed catches
Fishermen at many of Mississippi’s public and private lakes cashed in on this week’s new moon phase, nabbing a mix of spawning redear bream, and spawn-minded bluegill and crappie. […]
Deer Hunting
Deer workshops for landowners, professionals
Managing deer herds will be the subject of two two-day workshops sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks and Mississippi State University. […]
Bass Fishing
Pete Ponds: The perfect Texas rig
The Texas-rigged worm — or lizard, crawworm, critter bait or any other soft plastic lure — is one of the most basic bass baits, used by millions of fishermen of all skill levels. […]
Bass Fishing
Bass 101: Finding the right stick
Like most tournament bass fishermen, B.A.S.S. Elite Series pro Pete Ponds will have as many as 10 or 12 different rods in his boat, rigged and ready to throw. […]
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Southern Kingfish Association closes up shop
The Southern Kingfish Association (SKA), sanctioning body of the Mercury Kingfish Trail and promoter of the Yamaha Professional Kingfish Tour, has shut down. SKA members and tournament directors received e-mails on March 26 from managing partner Jack Holmes stating the organization would cease operations immediately. […]
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Gobblers have been inconsistent
John Gentry may have had the best line about the current state of turkey hunting in Mississippi, when he gave this report about his bad luck since opening day. […]
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Shallow angling requires stealth
Ask any serious, hardcore fisherman about the precautions taken when moving shallow and the answers are the same, whether you queried bass or crappie anglers. […]
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Darkened male crappie move shallow
Just after 10 a.m. on Friday (March 28), between rain bands that hit with a lot of roaring thunder and flashes of lightning overnight and those expected later in the day, the sun broke out and the winds slowed down. […]