Bass Fishing
Scouting new water: It’s for the birds
When Brock Mosley hits new water for the first time, he scouts … for birds. […]
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Friction call conditioning and maintenance
All friction calls — box, trough, pot or scratch box — will need a little TLC from time to time. […]
Inshore Fishing
No need for speed; slow is good
Lee Parsons emphasizes that many fishermen fish too fast, especially with stickbaits like MirrOlures. His retrieve includes plenty of twitches and pauses, with current providing most of the forward movement. The idea is not to see how much water can be covered, but to entice fish to strike. […]
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Father and son grand slam
Getting a turkey grand slam — killing all four sub-species, Osceola, Eastern, Merriam’s and Rio Grande — in a single season is a daunting task. Imagine a father and son accomplishing it; Scott and Jake Ellis did it in 2017. […]
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When things gets tough, scratch out a tom
Scratching in the leaves while calling quietly is a great tactic to give an approaching gobbler a sense of security. […]
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The pros and cons of turkey decoys
Most hunters agree that decoys can, at times, make a reluctant gobbler commit and close the distance to within shotgun range. […]
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Comparing shotgun loads for turkeys
One well-known turkey hunter once discussed different shotgun loads for gobblers this way: “The only reason I don’t shoot 4-inch shells is because they don’t make them.” […]
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Patterning your shotgun
One of the most-overlooked aspects of hunting with a smoothbore is the act of getting a good pattern for your shotgun. […]
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What do hunters see in blinds?
Hunting from a blind is a great way to get an edge on a wary gobbler, but good blind strategy will improve your odds, too. […]
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Broadheads for turkeys
Having the right gear is part and parcel to using archery equipment to take a turkey. […]
Inshore Fishing
Kings, gray snapper dominate March offshore
Few are the days in March that offer calm conditions needed for most recreational boats to travel offshore safely from Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, but when the opportunity to run is there, fishermen have a couple of options that make it worthwhile.
Sheepshead
Piling on sheepshead on the bridges
Sheepshead get little respect outside of the small percentage of coastal fishermen who relish the winter opportunity to easily rack up big catches of them. […]