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July 16, 2026

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. […]

February is best month to load up on crappie

February 19, 2015 Dan Kibler

Ed Duke, who has operated crappie tournaments for years, said February fishing for crappie can be as good as March fishing for bass. […]

A jig with a soft-plastic trailer is a great winter bass bait with dragged along a rocky bottom or fished around riprap.

Top 5 winter bass-fishing lures

February 18, 2015 Dusty Wilson

According to Dave Wolak, a retired bass pro who qualified for five Bassmaster Classics, here are five basic baits for most of your winter fishing. […]

Best bets for February bass

February 17, 2015 Andy Crawford

February is a schizophrenic month. Cliff “Cajun Baby” Crochet has learned a few tips that helps him keep fish coming across his gunnel. […]