September 2017 Archives - Page 2 of 3

Ott DeFoe likes grass edges in low-light conditions.

Best topwater frogs for different applications

September 15, 2017 David A. Brown

Everyone has their favorite frog, but putting aside the debates over brand and color patterns, we can break down the basic shape/style options based on their applicability. […]

All of the barrier islands offer flounder in the surf. Even though some “door mats” are caught during the day, gigging at night produces the most.

Deer Island: The short run

September 15, 2017 Bobby Cleveland

Deer Island is not usually considered one of the barrier islands, due to its close proximity to Biloxi’s casino row — a few hundred yards, but by no means should it be overlooked. […]

Tommy Vidrine suggests using a 5- to 6-foot fluorocarbon leader to target big mangroves.

Mop up on monster mangrove snapper

September 15, 2017 Patrick Bonin

During the dog days of summer, Grand Isle, La.’s Trout Master sometimes turns his attention away from chasing specks just long enough to head offshore in pursuit of different prey. […]

Capt. Tommy Pellegrin suggests targeting smaller rigs and structures for cobia, and making sure you keep your lure moving when sight casting to fish near the surface. Don’t stop if the fish charges, or it could very well lose interest.

Cobia 101: Tips to hook up with lemon fish

September 14, 2017 Patrick Bonin

Call them whatever you want — lemon fish, cobia or ling — but their firm, white meat is delicious, and it’s prime time to catch them off Gulf coast.

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Although you’ll catch a good number of 1 to 1½-pound bass using these tactics in September, you may get a really good bass, like the one pictured here.

Bet on your most-dependable lake

September 14, 2017 Paul Elias

This month, I’ll primarily fish my home lake, Bogue Homa, near Laurel. I understand exactly where September bass should be, and I know the lures to fish for success. Bogue Homa has a good number of largemouths 3 pounds or better, that will be relating to the grass and the grass lines coming off its banks.

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Fish Sensory Systems: Part 3

September 11, 2017 Hal Schramm

This final segment explores fishes’ ability to detect sound and water movement. These senses may have much more to do with feeding than formerly known or even thought. […]

Keys to bow stand selection

September 1, 2017 Sammy Romano

Archery season is fast approaching and hopefully, most bowhunters have their archery equipment set up and dialed in. But what about the tree stands they will hunt from? […]

Mississippi Delta dove-tactics

September 1, 2017 John Flores

Labor Day weekend dove hunting is about family, kids, and having a good time. It’s also about getting ready for the upcoming waterfowl season. […]

Owen George used to be a deer hunter, but the year-round appeal of hogs has changed his outlook.

High-tech hog whacking

September 1, 2017 David Hunter Jones

New-school hog hunting

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MDWFP deer coordinator William McKinley measures a buck for the Magnolia Records Program at the Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza. Fewer entries in the program could be due to many factors.

2017-18 deer season forecast: After poor season, it looks good

September 1, 2017 David Hawkins

Mississippi is a deer-rich state. In spite of recent bag limit and regulatory changes hunters still have a long season and opportunities to harvest deer that are the envy of many hunters across the nation. A story on the new regulations can be found with this article. […]

Josh Clark killed this 18-point buck last December on Canemount WMA, proving that Mississippi has quality hunting opportunities on public land.

2017 WMA Regional Forecast

September 1, 2017 Michael O. Giles

Josh Clark spotted the massive buck working his way toward his stand, and, more importantly, toward the business end of his cocked-and-ready .35 Whelen rifle. […]

Cover: September 2017

September 1, 2017 Mississippi Sportsman

Deer season arrives in Mississippi this month. Learn what your chances are around the state, and which public lands are tops. […]