Statewide MS Archives - Page 161 of 385

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. […]

Alex Riser caught this 6.5-pound lunker bass at dusk on a blue buzz bait in northern Madison County.

Fishing: Reduce the heat

August 14, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

There are basically three ways to reduce the brutal toll that Mississippi’s August heat and humidity can put on the human body — change times, stay on the move, be successful. […]

Don’t forget sunglasses

August 13, 2015 John Flores

Any discussion of protection from UV rays must include eyewear.

Ultraviolet rays can harm the eye’s cornea, lens and retina, and also increase the odds of cataracts. […]

The sport we love by its nature means exposure to potentially deadly ultraviolet light, so it’s important to cover up.

How to protect yourself from the sun

August 13, 2015 John Flores

Statistics indicate one in three new cancer diagnosis in the United States comes in the form of skin cancer, making it the most frequently occurring form of cancer. […]

Melanoma facts

August 13, 2015 John Flores

Although the vast majority of skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, the more-serious melanoma is a risk for anyone spending significant time in the sun. […]

Blake Jensen killed this big gobbler in 2013 in Southwest Mississippi. The state is now considering having hunters tar or at least report the harvest of all turkeys in the future.

MDWFP conducting turkey tagging survey

August 12, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi wildlife officials are apparently considering instituting a tagging or, at the very least, a harvest reporting system for turkey hunters in the Magnolia State. […]

When the smothered frog legs are ready to serve, the meat will have mostly fallen from the bones.

Big Rick’s Smothered Frog Legs with Pecan Oil

August 10, 2015 Jerald Horst

This recipe is one of Rick Barrios’ specialties. Most people simply fry frog legs, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. But this recipe expands the range of what can be done with frog legs. […]

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. […]