August 2008 Archives - Page 2 of 2 - Mississippi Sportsman

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Aquatic vegetation is beneficial to bass at every level of the species’ development.

There are definitely bass in the grass

July 23, 2008 Hal Schramm

Last month I “trashed” water hyacinths with insults like “the purple plague” and “one of the worst things that could happen to a fishery.” […]

Amy Blaylock prepares for her first shot as instructions are given by the hunt master.

Quantum Leap for Quail

July 23, 2008 Tony Kinton

Lady was locked tightly into the most perfect pose one could desire. Ordinarily stubborn and less than cooperative, she was now in rare form. […]

Jody Acosta arrowed this 6-foot, 11-inch alligator gar in Texas. Longnose gar have long, narrow snouts and one row of teeth, whereas alligator gar have much shorter, triangular-shaped snouts and two rows of teeth.

Angling Archers

July 23, 2008 Rob Heflin

As the dog days approach and most Magnolia State anglers retreat from the summer heat to air-conditioned homes, there is a group of anglers who relish this time of year. […]