August 2015 Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Mississippi Sportsman

Patience is required to get a big plastic worm or lizards down to the depths of the timber, but the fish are there for those who can do it.

5 tips for deep timber summer bass

August 15, 2015 Phillip Gentry

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. […]

Summer is also a great time to catch crappie at Calling Panther. Using single poles to jig deep in timber along the creek channel can produce big rewards.

Destination: Calling Panther Lake

August 15, 2015 Phillip Gentry

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. […]

Keep it safe at night

August 15, 2015 David Hawkins

Safety is paramount when night fishing for any species of fish. Many of these points may seem mundane, but each bears repeating […]

Bassing at night calls for dark lures that move a lot of water and make a lot of noise. Black is the preferred color.

What to throw at night

August 15, 2015 David Hawkins

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. […]

Going the crossbow route helps older hunters and others with medical issues that prevents them from drawing a conventional bow continue to utilize the archery season.

Vengeance cut from different mold

August 15, 2015 John J. Woods

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. […]

Crystal Gregory caught her first flounder using dead shrimp on a Carolina rig fishing the channel behind Beau Rivage.

Setting proper fishing priorities

August 11, 2015 Sam Davis

The west winds the last several weeks have been brutal, creating a cabin fever-like sickness only a Gulf coast resident could understand. […]

Nine-year-old Harlee “H.B.” Johnson enjoyed her first crappie-fishing trip with her grandfather, who just happens to be the author.

Take a kid fishing today

August 10, 2015 Paul Johnson

I’ve enjoyed the company of a couple of very special kids this summer. And one of the neatest things about both these kids is that they didn’t use or, in one case, even bring a cell phone with them. […]

Some anglers swear downsizing is the way to go when the bite gets tough, but research indicates bigger lures might be a better approach.

Upsized baits for bass

August 6, 2015 Hal Schramm

Big baits are all the rage on the bass cast-for-cash circuits. But recreational bass anglers more into catching than casting also have learned the merits of big lures — giant worms, super-size swimbaits, oversize crankbaits, 8-inch flutter spoons — for triggering bass bites. […]

Kubota

August 1, 2015 Mississippi Sportsman

Kubota has enhanced its Kommander Z100 series with the introduction of its all-new Z122R residential zero-turn mower, equipped with a powerful Kawasaki FR engine. […]

The Side-by-Side

August 1, 2015 Mississippi Sportsman

Sportsman’s Condo has released their take on a tri-pod style blind that can be customized to fit a hunter’s needs. The unique design provides a strong, long lasting platform for outdoor concealment with multiple configurations possible. […]

Once decomposition sets in or predators such as coyotes scavenge the carcass, then determining the cause of death by observation is near impossible. However, if other deer in the area have died, then usually it indicates that EHD could be the culprit.

The Deer plague — What about epizootic hemorrhagic disease?

August 1, 2015 Tommy Kirkland

Despite the seriousness and spread of CWD, there remains one fatal disease that continues to wallop whitetails along with affecting the men and women who hunt them. Though it is predominantly an issue in the South, it can loom North — devastating herds of whitetails… […]

Cover: August 2015

August 1, 2015 Mississippi Sportsman

It’s time for camp work days and ensuring you’re set for the fall hunting season, which is fast approaching. […]