Bass Fishing
Five baits Ponds ties on this month
Bass pro Pete Ponds is an avid dove hunter, but when he’s not in a sunflower field in The Delta in September, you will find him on the water doing what he enjoys most: catching big bass.
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Inshore Fishing
Slack tide the right tide for tripletails
Tripletails can be caught on a slack tide and on either a rising or falling tide if the current isn’t moving too much. […]
Dove
Don’t give up on doves after Labor Day
For many hunters, the first day of dove season is often also the last day, as they quickly shift their attention to deer and the excellent fishing that September generally provides. While the dove population takes a major hit on Labor Day weekend, the rest of the season shouldn’t be ignored.
Dove
Dove field-ology
The best way to maximize a field’s potential for dove hunting is to scout the field before opening day and draw out a diagram/map. […]
Deer Hunting
Last minute land: go deep, stay late
Most hunting clubs or landowners look for new members or leases during the summer. Word-of-mouth is the more common way that openings get filled, but some larger clubs or tracts may advertise in the newspaper, want ads, or even online on social media pages. […]
Deer Hunting
No matter the weapon, practice
While you’re getting the land and your knowledge of it in shape, don’t forget about re-honing those shooting skills. Whether you hunt with modern firearm, bow or primitive weapon, putting practice time in at the range is a great idea.
Bass Fishing
Electronics make drop-shot better, more fun
When Pete Ponds is fishing a river system in September, he relishes the improving drop-shot bite, not just because it produces fish but also because it’s possible to see the bite — even in deep water, and big fish.
Deer Hunting
Gear must include mosquito protection
When gearing up for an early season archery hunt on a WMA — or anywhere else, for that matter — make sure to include some mosquito protection. […]
Crappie/Bream
Tailor your D-I-Y tackle to fit your needs
Making your own fishing tackle can be a rewarding hobby, while at the same time allowing the crappie angler to tailor his baits to what the fish want or to better catch fish. […]
Crappie/Bream
Panoptix: Ahead of the game
When Garmin released its much-anticipated Pantoptix sonar a couple of years ago, it garnered the attention of many anglers in all walks of the fishing world. It was touted as being the future of fishing sonar in an industry that already has side-scan, down-scan, and nearly lifelike imagery. […]
Bass Fishing
Tips for catching bass after dark
Justin Giles doesn’t just fish at night for bass in the summer because it’s coolers, but because that’s when he catches some of the biggest fish of the year. Here are some of his tips that can help you find and catch more fish after dark. […]
Bass Fishing
Rez crappie, catfish, even bluegill red hot
Rebounding bass fishing at Barnett Reservoir may get more attention, but the fishing for other popular species, including crappie and catfish, may be better. […]