Columns
Why are croakers croaking?
The story of the Atlantic croaker is the story of a fish that has somehow never managed to fulfill its predicted potential. They are truly one of the most abundant fish in the sea. […]
February 2016
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‘Bay snapper’ blast — Fishing tips for catching more sheepshead
“My name is Chadwick, and I’ll be your waiter for this evening,” the poor guy said, with an accent that was obviously not local. “Tonight’s special is grilled bay snapper, topped with crab meat and served with braised brussels sprouts.”[…]
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Slow hand — Top Dularge winter fishing locations
So, I waited all night for the call that never came. I was so sure it would come — certain even. But it didn’t.[…]
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2015-16 Deer of the Year
The 2015-16 deer hunting season has been one of ups and downs, with temperatures fluctuating on seemingly a daily basis. When it got hot, it stayed in the 80s for longer stretches than hunters wanted.[…]
Bass Fishing
Throw me something, mister! How to catch Toledo Bend’s lunker bass
February marks the beginning of what has become a parade of huge largemouth at Toledo Bend Reservoir.[…]
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Drifting away — Best bets for Cypress Bayou crappie
Do you like to catch crappie? How about watching huge B-52 bombers roar low overhead?[…]
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Tragic reminders – Be safe and come home
When the news release landed in my email, I shook my head at the headline that told of two hunting fatalities at a Mississippi national forest.[…]
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Cover: February 2016
If you had to pick one month to turn your attention to crappie, February is it.[…]
Fishing
Plano’s A-Series Tackle Backpack
Some of the best fishing adventures exist in the least accessible places. That’s why Plano’s new A-Series Tackle Backpack is perfect for kayak anglers, expedition anglers, or anyone who needs to transport tackle while keeping their hands free.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Excel OPTIFADE Camo Boats
Excel Boat Co. and W.L. GORE & Associates have partnered to offer Excel boats in GORE OPTIFADE Concealment Waterfowl Marsh Pattern. The pattern takes into account how ducks and geese see the world below them.[…]
Bass Fishing
Fausse Point Frolic — Bass fishing tips for Fausse Point Lake
I sat quietly in the boat in front of the camp on Bird Island Chute. The swamp smelled fresh in the winter air. I thought about how good the caviar was the previous night.[…]
Fishing
Mustad Elite Series Jig Heads
Mustad has just launched an exciting new range of custom quality jig heads. Special top quality features include exclusive new hooks, customizable designs and high-impact chip resistant gloss, UV, or low-vis matte epoxy finishes.[…]
Deer Hunting
Antler Boost’s Bean Bale
When the weather starts to get cold in the late-season, there is nothing that deer crave more than soybeans. That’s why the natural look and scent of Bean Bale is great for attracting those mature bucks.[…]
Bass Fishing
Pearl Particulars — Best bets for Pearl River bass
On a gloomy February day, Jeff Bruhl was fishing waters he knew better than the chips in his truck windshield.[…]
Bass Fishing
A-rig artistry — Tips for fishing the Alabama rig
It felt like I was inhaling icicles. And I pulled my head back into my cozy, warm cabin at Big Bass Marina.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Crappie assassin — Tips from a sac-a-lait fishing master
Miller’s Lake is a black crappie mecca, and this Duson angler has it all figured out. Use his tips to fill limits of the delectable fish.[…]