T.J. Stallings is an avid angler who mixes his fishing passion with his job as P.R. Director/lure designer at TTI Blakemore, which, more than coincidentally, makes the Road Runner lures that Stallings loves for creek trips. […]
Another creek bass expert, Brent Baucum, has specific areas that he always targets.
“I usually catch my biggest fish up to 100 yards below the shoals,” he said. “But, as far as numbers, I catch more right above the shoals or in the outside creek bends. They are usually deeper and hold some better fish in the small creeks.” […]
Shoals: Many shallow water streams, creeks and rivers are filled with rocky bottoms and many of these have rocky shoals or small rapid areas that are perfect ambush spots for bass. […]
The motivation behind the creation of the hybrid striped bass isn’t really documented. When fisheries biologists discovered that if they introduced hormones to induce female striped bass those bass would ovulate, it stands to reason that those biologists were curious as to whether they could duplicate their success by cross breeding two different fish. […]
Flat line trolling of artificial baits is a very effective, often overlooked method of striped bass fishing. It’s a great search tool as is trolling of all types. Locating active schools of striped bass on Barnett Reservoir is more than half the battle. […]
Andy Smith of Greene County has fished the Pascagoula for more than 30 years and has some advice for those fishing the river for the first time […]
Deer season is just around the corner and hunters are preparing for opening day by trying to figure out where they’re going to hunt. […]
“Boy it’s hot. This is hot. It never got this hot in Brooklyn. This is like Africa hot. Tarzan couldn’t take this kind of hot.” Eugene Morris Jerome, the character played by Matthew Broderick in the movie Biloxi Blues […]
The Magnolia Crappie Club just completed our 2015-16 tournament season, and, brother, let me tell you, we had a BIG year. […]
The season is weeks away, so it’s time to get everything in order. And we have all the information and tips you’ll need to start the fall with a bang. […]
Ameristep’s new Tellus and Tellus Lite portable chairs are ideal for not only ground blind hunting, but for any outdoor pursuit. They provide strong and adaptable seating that is easy to store, carry, set up and use. […]
I heard the fish, but didn’t see it. My guide recognized the sound immediately.
“That’s a gar gulping air: Look for the bubbles or the rings of water,” said Mark Beason, who was standing on the bow of the boat and quickly reeling in his line. “That was close by.” […]
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