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April 30, 2026

Catch more spring trout with drop-shot rig

March 22, 2015 Patrick Bonin

When he wants to get the drop on speckled trout, more often than not Capt. Mike Gallo goes with one of his old favorites — the drop-shot rig. […]

Thinking of staying home on slack-tide days? You might reconsider if the wind is blowing.

The key to beating a neap tide

March 21, 2015 Chris Ginn

A neap tide is one that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is least. It comes twice a month in the first and third quarters of the moon. The problem with a neap tide … is that it can totally shut the trout bite down. […]

Anglers can really stack up crappie when they head to the banks for spawn by using a single rod.

Go old-school for shallow crappie

March 20, 2015 Dan Kibler

Melvin Cummings explains why the best way to present a bait to a shallow crappie this month is jigging up close with a single pole. […]

Lipless crankbaits key to more March bass

March 19, 2015 Dan Kibler

Lipless baits and crankbaits like the Shad Rap have been favorite early spring baits among bass fishermen for years because they consistently produce fish. […]

7 tips for killing public gobblers

March 18, 2015 Andy Crawford

Here are Shane Johnson’s top tips to kill a turkey — and these steps work even if you’re a member of a turkey-hunter’s nirvana. […]

Take a few minutes to ensure you can enjoy your fishing trip and not have to deal with equipment problems.

Spring boat checkup

March 17, 2015 Andy Crawford

Here are a few things that will help ensure your first few trips are all about catching fish instead of working the kinks out of your equipment. […]

Knot of the month: Blood knot

March 16, 2015 From News Reports

If you need to attach a fluorocarbon leader to braided main line, the blood knot is a great choice. […]

Adjust when bass fishing late-season cold fronts

March 15, 2015 David A. Brown

Downsizing to a smaller jig, crankbait or jerkbait can make a difference drawing strikes from bass during cold-front conditions. […]

Have a safe turkey season

March 10, 2015 Mississippi Sportsman

Of all the hunting seasons in Mississippi, the safest may be exactly the one that often puts hunters in the most dangerous situations. […]

Early errors can haunt hunter all spring

March 9, 2015 Mississippi Sportsman

Mississippians chasing turkeys during the youth season could run into a situation that could prove detrimental long-term during the rest of the spring gobbler season. […]

In Mississippi, youth aged 15 and under get a week of hunting before the regular spring season opens.

‘Necessories’ can make/break novice turkey hunt

March 5, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

While many die-hard turkey hunters might turn their noses up at decoys and folding pop-up blinds, they are a necessary when guiding a youngster. […]

How to hook a minnow

February 21, 2015 Phillip Gentry

While fishing a Crappie Masters tournament several years ago, an observer asked veteran angler Whitey Outlaw about the way he hooked a minnow on his jig. […]