Statewide MS Archives - Page 175 of 385

Swim a jig for extra bites

April 22, 2015 Dan Kibler

Jigs are regularly tied on by bass fishermen year round, but they are especially important tools during the spring. […]

Landen Prestage, 9, of Lena killed his first gobbler of the 2015 season on March 31, while hunting with his grandfather, Glen Prestage. The beard measured 9 inches and the spurs measured one inch.

Don’t give up on gobblers

April 22, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Too many hunters quit long before May 1’s official closing of Mississippi’s spring season, which is a mistake others say since some of the best hunting is in the final two weeks. […]

Samuel Sandoz of Biloxi broke the state record for tilefish.

Two saltwater records certified

April 22, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi’s Commission on Marine Resources certified two state record saltwater fish and swore in a new member at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday in Biloxi. […]

If you want to kill a turkey, the key could be toning back your calling.

If Marshall Collette of Greensboro strung together all the beards from the turkeys he’s killed or called in for other hunters on a piece of rawhide, you could probably use it to measure for first downs in a football game. […]

Picking the right spinnerbait

April 20, 2015 Dan Kibler

A spinnerbait is one of the most-effective lures when it comes to catching bass, but clearly not all spinnerbaits are created equal. […]

This buck, which was wounded at the bottom of the chest a week before, bled as if it had been shot in the liver. But survived until it was killed chasing a doe.

Unravelling a blood trail

April 20, 2015 Bill Garbo

One recent cold, damp January morning, as I sat in my ground blind watching and hoping for a mature late-season buck, my cell phone in the pocket of my coat vibrated. […]

This month, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cliff Crochet isn’t looking for spawners. Instead, he’s concentrated on catching “fry guarders.”

Lay off spawners this month, Cajun Baby says

April 19, 2015 Patrick Bonin

When April rolls around, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cliff Crochet focuses on finding newly-hatched largemouth fry — so he can target the male fish guarding the brood swarm. […]

What you need to kill a turkey

April 18, 2015 Andy Crawford

Make sure you check these turkey hunting items off your list before heading to the woods this hunting season. […]

Some detest spinning reels, while other struggle with baitcasters. But each have distinct advantages.

Baitcaster or spinning reel?

April 17, 2015 Patrick Bonin

Anybody who’s taken the time to learn to use a baitcaster has spent time cutting out — or stubbornly attempting to untie — a backlash that seemingly defies the laws of physics. […]

Instead of freezing blackfin tuna, jar it to make it last longer and add flavoring.

Perfect solution for leftover blackfin tuna

April 16, 2015 Andy Crawford

An offshore trip is pricey, but when you get into a bunch of blackfin the payoff is a lot of great eating. […]

Turkey strips and bacon should be ready at almost the same time.

Coke and jerk turkey

April 16, 2015 Jerry Dilsaver

I am surprised when I hear hunters complain that they have issues cooking their turkeys, that they can’t make them taste good or say that the meat is stringy and chewy. […]

Steve Coleman likes a 12-foot pole, or longer, for trolling and for jigging. It gives greater reach.

Long poles vs. short poles

April 15, 2015 John J. Woods

On the surface, choosing a long or short jigging pole for crappie might seem like a no-brainer issue.

But is it? […]