Inshore Fishing
The Matrix Shad
There are sound reasons behind the growing success of one of the hottest soft plastics for saltwater and, even, freshwater fish from Biloxi, Miss., to Houma and beyond in the Sportsman’s Paradise. […]
April 2013
General
Gun cleaning miracle home remedy
This month, we’re supplying you with one of those tips you will wish you had discovered long ago. It’s a cleaning liquid so simple, so easily concocted, you’ll probably wonder why you never heard about it before. […]
Field Notes
Vacuum sealer systems aren’t just for the kitchen anymore
Eating dinner at a friend’s house almost 20 years ago, I mentioned how good fresh fish tastes compared to fish that was frozen. He told me with a grin that the fish we were eating had been cooling in his freezer for two years. […]
Deer Hunting
Field judging a buck’s age, Part II
In the March installment of Happy Trails, we looked at the topic of “aging bucks on the hoof,” paying particular attention to the possible use of certain visual geometric clues regarding the relationship of the tips of the antler beams to the eye and/or nose when viewed from the side as a way to reliably judge a given buck’s age in the field. […]
Sidebars
Shot size to seize gobblers
Turkey-hunting shotshells come from a wide variety of manufacturers, the most common being Remington, Winchester and Federal. But other brands like Hevi-Shot also make excellent ammunition for turkey hunting. […]
Fishing
Wilderness Systems
Wilderness Systems kayaks are designed to get you where you want to be, more often — on the water. Special Angler editions are geared towards the technical needs of kayak fishermen. Stability, durability and fishability are molded into ever Wilderness Systems kayak. […]
Sidebars
You can help with annual turkey surveys
Turkey populations in Mississippi are not estimated by random guessing: MDWFP uses two different sources to determine how many birds there are in the state. […]
Fishing
Native Watercraft
Native believes there’s nothing like the view from the water. Knowing that kayak anglers have different needs and options, Native offers several models of angler-specific kayaks. Paddle or pedal, there’s a Native kayak to fit the bill. […]
Sidebars
Mississippi Sportsman Turkey Hunter’s Pocket Guide
Here’s your sign — Scouting is an important tool for patterning the behavior of wild birds on the land you intend to hunt. It’s best, however, to use your eyes, ears and legs to locate turkey sign — feeding areas, grooming areas, strut zones and roosting sites. Listen for turkeys to gobble early in the morning. […]
Bass Fishing
Okhissa Lake a springtime favorite of Pete Ponds
Although it might not set up perfectly for his two favorite post-spawn bass patterns, Madison Bassmaster Elite Series pro Pete Ponds says Okhissa Lake in the Homochitto National Forrest just to the south of Bude off Highway 98 would be his first choice when looking for a lake to fish just to have fun and experiment with different patterns. […]
Fishing
Hurricane Kayaks
Hurricane is the leader in lightweight kayaks. Their ‘yaks are on average 10 pounds lighter than comparable boats in the same category. A lighter boat means more efficient paddling. Hurricane brings its hi-tech, hi-performance attitude to their fishing kayaks. Style, performance and durability combine to get you comfortably and quickly to your favorite fishing spots. […]
Bass Fishing
Marinas key spots on any lake during post spawn
At lakes with marinas, Pete Ponds knows where he’s going to begin his search for post-spawn bass. That’s because these on-the-water facilities not only present spawning shad the hard surfaces to spawn against, but they also provide lots of shade pockets for bass fry. […]