Field Notes
Modern fishing lines 101: Braided
Today’s braided fishing lines offer anglers more choice in line characteristics than ever. Here’s what you need to know. […]
Month: April 2021
Field Notes
Modern fishing lines 101: Monofilament and fluorocarbon
Fishing lines are divided into three major types. Here’s what fishermen need to know about nylon monofilament and fluorocarbon. […]
Bass Fishing
Catch Ross Barnett’s May largemouths
You’ll have numerous choices of lures and tactics for bass at Ross Barnett Reservoir in May, a post-spawn month. […]
Fishing
May is a rich month for anglers
Despite a limited amount of hunting opportunity, May truly is an excellent month to be a Mississippi sportsman. […]
News
MDMR seeking public comment for Oyster Management and Recovery Strategic Plan
The MDMR is seeking public comments from stakeholders on the draft document, “Oyster Management and Recovery Strategic Plan.” […]
Field Notes
Hunting club honey-do’s
Now is a great time to patrol your hunting grounds, you may find that your place is in need of a little TLC. […]
Crappie/Bream
Crappie smashes into truck windshield
An unlucky crappie crashed into the windshield of a Ward Transport truck after being caught, then dropped, by an osprey from Randleman Lake. […]
News
Recreational season for greater amberjack reopens May 1
Officials with the MDMR announced on April 22 that recreational harvest for Greater Amberjack will open on May 1, 2021. […]
Bass Fishing
Prop up post-spawn bass with propellor lures
Bass have always been suckers for topwater lures that carry propellors. And the time after the spawn can’t be beaten for this kind of action. […]
Crappie/Bream
When it comes to bream fishing, mayflies are the real “lord of the flies”
When mayflies start swarming just above the water, it’s time to break out your bream-fishing gear and get ready for action. […]
Columns
Species Spotlight: Longnose gar
Longnose gar are found almost everywhere. They are one of the most prehistoric fish swimming in North American waters. […]
Field Notes
5 gift ideas for the outdoors-loving mother
We asked our friends at Puglia’s Sporting Goods in Metairie for great great gift ideas for the outdoors-loving mothers in our lives. […]