July 2013 Archives - Page 3 of 4 - Mississippi Sportsman

Boyd Carter harvested this 13-pointer with double brow tines after spotting the buck on game camera photos at a mineral lick.

Mineral Management — Use mineral licks to increase deer-hunting success

July 1, 2013 Michael O. Giles

Cade Hawkins surveyed the area surrounding his tree stand location shortly after dawn while searching for a trophy buck during a recent bow season. […]

BowTech Experience

July 1, 2013 Mississippi Sportsman

Built to enhance every hunt, the Experience is an incredibly smooth compound bow from BowTech Archery that delivers a silent shot with ultra low vibration and pinpoint accuracy every time. […]

Gneaux More Gnaughty Gnat Repellent

July 1, 2013 Mississippi Sportsman

After extensive testing, Gneaux More Gnaughty Gnat Repellent from Marina Cottage Soap Co. has proven itself to repel gnats and allow sportsmen to enjoy outdoor activities. […]

Wicked Audio’s Helix line of dual-color headphones allow you to be as active as you’d like without worrying about the earbuds falling out. Perfect for the on-the-go sportsmen, they offer flexibility and a comfortable and snug fit. […]

Cover: July 2013

July 1, 2013 Mississippi Sportsman

The summer heat might be oppressive, but crappie are still biting at The Rez — if you know how to catch them. […]

GUNK Tough Series

July 1, 2013 Mississippi Sportsman

GUNK recently introduced a new line of appearance cleaners specifically formulated for trucks and SUVs. The Tough Series line includes a concentrated Truck Wash, heavy duty Tire & Wheel Cleaner, Bug Remover, deep cleaning Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner and a tint safe Glass Cleaner. […]

For every stick-up, there is a submerged treetop creating underwater structure to attract fish. This is an especially active area during the crappie spawn.

The Little Lake That Could — Tips for fishing Lake Tom Bailey

July 1, 2013 David Hawkins

Meridian is steeped in history as a railroad town. From the diversity of railroad-related commerce to the Singing Brakeman Jimmy Rogers, the Queen City is the hub of Lauderdale County. […]

Veteran crappie anglers Brad Taylor and Hugh Krutz don’t let hot weather stand in the way of their crappie fishing.

Crappie Down Deep — How to catch Ross Barnett crappie when summer heats move them to deep water

July 1, 2013 Phillip Gentry

Well, it’s July and it’s hot. The weather’s hot, the waters hot and, other than brief periods at night or the first couple of hours of daylight, it’s also jet ski/pleasure boat rush hour on the Rez. […]

A sissy’s guide to floundering on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

July 1, 2013 Sam Davis

Summer is no time to hide inside — not when flounder are stacked in the shallows along the coast. Here’s how to take your share of these succulent fish. […]

Retrieving jugs is made easier with a long reach pole.

Herding Cats — Tips for catfishing with jugs

July 1, 2013 John J. Woods

The age old adage goes “There is more than one way to skin a cat,” but they forgot to mention that first you have to catch the cat. […]

The bottom of the thermocline is visible at 35 feet. Note the fish concentrated in the thermocline from 20 to 30 feet deep.

The thermocline: The invisible fish habitat

July 1, 2013 Hal Schramm

Although the exact location of your favorite sport fish changes (and often makes catching fish challenging), fish live where they have food, shelter and are most energy-efficient. […]

Cypress trees running along Bee Lake often hold lunker bass. Terry Bates hooked several out of these trees on a Zoom Brush hog.

Day on the Lake: Bee Lake

July 1, 2013 Michael O. Giles

Terry Bates rammed the throttle down on his Ranger, and we shot up on plane instantly and cruised toward our first stop of the day on Bee Lake just after dawn. […]