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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.

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. […]

Getting a new crossbow completely disassembled in the box was a whole new experience, especially when it’s a new radical design like the Barnett Vengeance.

Shopping local assures best fit

August 15, 2015 John J. Woods

Ken Lancaster knows a bit about archery, including the horizontal type, having served as a past manager of the archery department at Van’s Sporting Goods in Brandon and now a host on the TV show Antler Insanity, and he understands the difficulty one might face in making a big switch in bow hunting gear. […]

Learning a new stretch of marsh can be overwhelming, but Capt. Ronnie Daniels said it’s a matter of looking at the trees and instead of the forest.

Expert shares how to learn new fishing areas

August 15, 2015 Andy Crawford

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. […]

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. […]

The Bass Hopper

August 1, 2015 Mississippi Sportsman

The Bass Hopper is the widest pontoon in its class at 10 feet long and 54 inches wide. It weighs 150 pounds and is known for its stability. The two person pontoon from Southern Outdoor Technologies features swivel seats, tall side rails to help keep rods and equipment in check, two storage bag containers, molded in drink holders and transom gussetts for added strength. […]

August 2015

Keep it safe at night

What to throw at night