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DIY duck blind dog stand

November 30, 2017 Darren Digby

A little time spent with a saw and basic lumber supplies can get you a duck blind dog stand for a fraction of the cost. […]

The lovin’ spoonful

November 20, 2017 Patrick Bonin

Fall is prime time for redfish, and the venerable old spoon is still an effective, fun lure to throw in interior marshes for solid action. […]

Rat-L-Traps are not inherently snag-free, but bass pro Cliff Crochet said you can make one simple alteration to throw the lures around hard structure and catch more fish.

Remove back hook from Rat-L-Trap to catch more fish

November 16, 2017 Andy Crawford

Rat-L-Traps are absolute fish-catchers. There’s just something about the lipless crankbaits that bass and redfish love — or hate, whatever. They will just crunch them. […]

Anglers make three mistakes when fishing with ChatterBaits, but FLW Tour pro Brian Latimer provides tips to ensure you get the most out of the vibrating jigs.

ChatterBaits are lures fish love to smash. Whether you’re targeting bass on your local reservoir or snatching redfish from coastal marshes, these vibrating jigs force reaction bites that are vicious. […]

Dos and don’ts when the warden arrives

November 15, 2017 Pete Rogers

Discussions with three wildlife officers about how to do the right thing when you’re approached in the woods or on the water. […]

DIY decoy rigging

November 9, 2017 Darren Digby

Today’s waterfowl decoys come in innumerable shapes, sizes and species applicable to various hunting situations […]

Advances in battery-powered tools like a hedge trimmer and reciprocating saw make the job of brushing your blind much easier.

Blind brushing tips for opening day

November 8, 2017 Darren Digby

With Mississippi’s waterfowl seasons kicking off this month, duck and goose hunters across the state will be heading out to scout and brush blinds. […]

Revitalize faded soft plastics

October 27, 2017 Patrick Bonin

How to keep your soft plastics from turning into faded, milk-colored lures that no self-respecting bass or speckled trout wants. […]

Don’t get stuck in a rut: Be flexible with colors

October 26, 2017 Brian Cope

Don’t be afraid to change colors of leaders, lures or hooks during a day’s fishing trip to see what fish prefer. […]

Short isn’t sweet: Keep fluoro leaders long

October 24, 2017 Brian Cope

Guide Justin Carter believes you can’t use too long a leader, even if it’s invisible fluorocarbon, when trying to fool redfish. […]

Guide Rod Thomas caught this nice red off a set of ocean jetties, fishing a live bait below and behind a planer board.

Overlooked saltwater tool: Side planers can provide options

October 24, 2017 Dan Kibler

Like a lot of fishing guides, Rod Thomas of Capt. Ponytail Guide Service got his training on the water. Unlike a lot of guides, he got plenty of training holding a video camera as well as a fishing rod, filming outdoors TV shows. […]

Homemade sandbags — actually filled with rice to make them lighter — are a cost effective, easy way to help sight in your rifle before opening day.

Make your own sandbags

October 19, 2017 Andy Crawford

Sandbags are a necessity for hunters when sighting in their rifles. And there are plenty of commercial options available. […]