To put yourself on the cusp of a good deer-hunting situation, sometimes you have to move right into the middle of the action. This may mean placing a portable stand, tripod or ground blind a little too close for comfort to where deer travel. […]
Here are a few parting notes to complement your crappie jigging game:
• Color coordinated — Some prefer the simplicity of plain, unpainted leadheads, while others try to match head color to plastic bodies — or at least attain a general coordination or contrast. […]
Recently, there were a few more introductions into the crappie arena during the International Consortium of Allied Sporting Trades (ICAST). […]
Stretching nearly 41 miles northwest from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg to small-town Prentiss, Longleaf Trace traverses landscapes that range from the bustling heart of Mississippi’s third largest city to the rural farmland that dominates the area. […]
Whether fishing a major impoundment or a private farm pond, crankbaits are among the bass catching-est baits that can be tied on a fishing line. […]
When temperatures soar during the hottest time of the year, largemouth bass will seek out “comfort zones” in order to survive during Mississippi’s torrid summers. […]
Directions: Calling Panther Lake, a 512-acre lake managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, is located in Copiah County, 5 miles west of Crystal Springs off New Zion Rd. The nearest street address is 1000 Gaddy Ln., Crystal Springs, MS 39059. GPS – N31.984 726, W90.475 823. […]
Safety is paramount when night fishing for any species of fish. Many of these points may seem mundane, but each bears repeating […]
Weedless: Any of the myriad of plastic frogs or critter baits is a good choice in weeds, grass and lily pads. Techniques for day fishing can be used after sunset. Slowing down the retrieve just a little will keep the bait in the strike zone a little longer, giving the bass more time to strike. […]
Just when archers were getting used to the different look of a crossbow, as compared to a regular bow, a new style has hit the market that makes even veteran users take a second look. […]
Ken Lancaster knows a bit about archery, including the horizontal type, having served as a past manager of the archery department at Van’s Sporting Goods in Brandon and now a host on the TV show Antler Insanity, and he understands the difficulty one might face in making a big switch in bow hunting gear. […]
An intimate knowledge of a specific area can produce quick limits, Capt. Ronnie Daniels said. He simply knows where he should go given the specific conditions on a given day. […]
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