Inshore Fishing
Expert shares how to learn new fishing areas
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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Inshore Fishing
Louisiana fishing limits are OK when launching in Mississippi
The entire Biloxi Marsh is located in Louisiana, but what if you decide to launch in Mississippi? Do you have to abide by the 15-fish daily creel because you’ll cross Mississippi waters on the way in? […]
Inshore Fishing
Youngster launches jig company
David’s Custom Tackle launched in the spring of 2014 after David Sanders had an epiphany while pouring jigs with his father.
“He told me, ‘I can sell these, Dad,’” Dana Sanders said. […]
Fishing
Melanoma facts
Although the vast majority of skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, the more-serious melanoma is a risk for anyone spending significant time in the sun. […]
Fishing
Don’t forget sunglasses
Any discussion of protection from UV rays must include eyewear.
Ultraviolet rays can harm the eye’s cornea, lens and retina, and also increase the odds of cataracts. […]
Deer Hunting
Plots: Consider all factors or pay a price
Sometimes ideas that sound pretty good don’t work out. What is it they say about “the best laid plans of mice and men?” […]
Deer Hunting
Get major results from micro plots
Micro or mini wildlife food plots work well on hunting properties that are not really large enough to justify full-scale farming practices. […]
Freshwater Fishing
It’s all about speed control
Spider-rigging requires a super-slow pace to slowly and methodically hang those baits in front of persnickety crappie. […]
Bass Fishing
Old lures pros prefer
Ever wondered what old lures top bass pros carry in their boats? You know what, so do they. […]
Bass Fishing
Ponds: Help me find Top-Stripers
Bass pro Pete Ponds of Madison has an urgent request for readers of Mississippi Sportsman magazine.
“Please, anybody, if you have any leads on an old lure made in Hueytown, Ala., back in the 80s called a Buck’s Top-Striper, I’ll buy every one you can find,” said Ponds. “I’m online (facebook.com/pondsbassman); just get in touch.” […]
Hunting
More on ‘black panthers’
While reports of “black panther” sightings have persisted for years, there is no scientific evidence that such coloration exists in mountain lions.
In fact, most biologists dismiss the possibility. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Lake Mary Crawford trip info
Getting there: Lake Mary Crawford is a 128-acre lake located in Lawrence County, 5 miles west of Monticello on U.S Highway 84. The street address is 293 Lake Mary Lane, Monticello, MS 39654. The GPS coordinates are N31 34.790, W90 09.353 […]