July 2015 Archives - Page 4 of 4 - Mississippi Sportsman

The slow, meticulous presentation of spider rigging allows anglers to tempt fish hiding in and around cover, like boat docks with surrounding brush.

Slow and steady — Keys to spider-rigging for crappie

July 1, 2015 David A. Brown

Lethargic in the heat of summer, fish need time to choose a meal. Spider-rigging is the perfect answer to put more crappie in the boat. […]

BlueSteel

July 1, 2015 Mississippi Sportsman

Rio’s BlueSteel Game Loads pack the lethal, non-toxic punch needed for those tough waterfowling conditions. High velocities, perfectly spherical steel shot and multiple shot sizes give you the killing power you need under adverse hunting conditions. […]

TORQ VLE

July 1, 2015 Mississippi Sportsman

The TORQ VLE off-road electric vehicle is built for silence, safety and performance. The TORQ is perfect for scouting deer and turkey, checking trail cams and getting you to and from your favorite stand. […]

Pete Ponds gets on the deck to land fish, especially when they are hooked on one of his precious old lures he still uses 40 years after he acquired them.

Oldies but goodies — Antique lures that still catch bass

July 1, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Like Babe Ruth pointing beyond the fences in Yankee Stadium, or Michael Jordan signaling a swish after releasing a 3 at the buzzer, Pete Ponds called his shot.

The FLW Tour angler looked at a fallen treetop and made a bold prediction.

“Get ready,” he said, “this is where it’s gonna happen. Watch this old lure work its magic.”

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Leftovers from fishing rodeos and long ago stockings, don’t pass up an opportunity to catch channel catfish at Mary Crawford, where the average cat is between 4 and 8 pounds.

Summertime magic — Fishing tips for Lake Mary Crawford’s panfish, bass and cats

July 1, 2015 Phillip Gentry

As summer peaks and outdoor enthusiasts look for locations to get away from the crowds and enjoy great fishing and camping opportunities, it would be hard to pick a better destination to celebrate the Fourth of July than Lake Mary Crawford.

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It is never too early to find public lands for a great fall turkey hunt, so plan now.

Plan your fall hunts now

July 1, 2015 John J. Woods

It might be the dire-straits heat of July, but now is a great time to sit back in the air conditioning at home thinking, dreaming and planning upcoming fall hunting trips.

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Chotard Lake, an oxbow off the Mississippi River, is famous for producing hand- and ice chest filling catches of bluegill. Alex Stuart uses worms and crickets to get a mess for dinner.

Bluegill fishing on Lake Chotard and Eagle Lake

July 1, 2015 David Hawkins

Those of us dragging 65 or more years behind us remember when fishing at Lake Chotard meant double-checking river gages, crossing the Little Sunflower River and Steele Bayou on a barge ferry powered by a Ford Model A engine, and dodging potholes along a muddy road to reach Laney’s Fish Camp.

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