Statewide MS Archives - Page 82 of 385

How to prevent, remove wind loops from spinning reels

January 19, 2018 Andy Crawford

I have a lifelong hatred of spinning reels, mainly generated by the loops that often form in the spooled line and create real messes. […]

Venison cube steak

January 18, 2018 Jerry Dilsaver

Cube steak is an excellent and easy way to fix venison. It’s a hearty, heart-warming meal for a cold January evening. […]

Short-spooling can save you some money by using less line — and also save you some aggravation with fewer backlashes.

Save money, prevent backlashes by spooling less line on baitcasters

January 18, 2018 Andy Crawford

Angler Adam Cook uses fluorocarbon on almost every reel he owns. The fact that it virtually disappears under water is a huge factor. […]

Keeping things simple and slowing down your presentation are key tips for cold-water bass fishing.

Top 3 winter bass baits

January 17, 2018 Andy Crawford

Wintertime bass fishing can be tough, and that can cause anglers to look for all kinds of gimmicks and off-the-wall tactics to get bites. […]

Trey Graham with a big boar killed in Lafayette County.

“Dang them hogs”

January 16, 2018 Bobby Cleveland

Wild pigs continue to be a growing problem in many areas of Mississippi, despite an increased effort — mandatory at some clubs — to eradicate the nuisance beasts.

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Mississippi’s coastal rivers in January, especially on a freakishly warm day after the layers of clothing have been shed, can produce speckled trout and redfish in the same spots.

Five January hot spots

January 15, 2018 Bobby Cleveland

You better believe that January has some hot fishing opportunities in Mississippi, and these five are our picks for the month. […]

Hunters, old and young alike — Taylor Harris, Shannon McMullen and Parker McMullen try to locate a squirrel that’s been treed.

Damp, cloudy and gray — perfect squirrel hunting day

January 15, 2018 Jerald Horst

While any day spent squirrel hunting in January and February is better than one spent at work or at home, some are definitely better than others according to veteran hunters Joe Shumaker and Terry Fletcher.

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