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Browning introduces new A5 shotgun series for 2013

Browning has introduced its first ever recoil-operated A5 shotgun series with a 3½-inch chamber.The recoil-operated Kinematic Drive system allows the A5 to cycle a wide range of loads.Browning has introduced its first ever recoil-operated A5 shotgun series with a 3½-inch chamber.The recoil-operated Kinematic Drive system allows the A5 to cycle a wide range of loads.[…]

Inshore Fishing

Fifth STAR redfish caught at Calcasieu Lake

A fifth tagged redfish has been caught by a STAR angler — this time by a Calcasieu Lake angler from Kinder, the Coastal Conservation Association said today. Anthony “Tee” Manuel caught the redfish Saturday, and is the third prize winner in this year’s STAR tournament, the CCA said.[…]

Bass Fishing

Arbogast Buzz Plug

Just when you thought you might, just might have seen it all as far as artificial lures designed to fool bass, well — you know what they said about just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water.[…]

General

The new Bob Marshall

“My real goal when I left the newspaper,” Marshall said, “was to find a way to cover coastal issues better. I retired from the Picayune; I didn’t retire from journalism.[…]

Bass Fishing

Best line and knots for topwaters

If you’re aching for a lesson in frustration, tie your topwater onto an outfit spooled with braided line. Light, limp and oh so buoyant, braid tends to gather just where you don’t want it – right in front of that first treble hook.[…]

Bass Fishing

The right rod for topwater fishing

Murray said the key to effective topwater retrieves — particularly for walking baits — is a 6 ½- to 7-foot, soft-action rod. No spinnerbait or worm rods here: Just something with the right amount of fish-fighting backbone that still has sufficient flexibility.[…]