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July 4, 2022
HomeAuthorsPhillip Gentry

Articles by Phillip Gentry

About Phillip Gentry
Phillip Gentry is a freelance outdoor writer and photographer who says that if it swims, walks, hops, flies or crawls he’s usually not too far behind.
Crappie/Bream

Summer crappie in submerged timber

June 23, 2022 Phillip Gentry

It’s no secret that July weather makes it tough to fish, but below the surface, crappie are adapting and finding suitable refuge. […]

Some anglers can overdo it, taking so much stuff with them that it’s all in the way once on the water. (Photo by Phillip Gentry)
Field Notes

Take your kayak fishing game to the next level

June 20, 2022 Phillip Gentry

Kayak fishing can be as simple or as complex as you want to make it. You can’t do it right or wrong in this sport, only what’s right for you. […]

Crappie/Bream

The crappie fishing after-party

May 19, 2022 Phillip Gentry

“Crappie season” is not over just because crappie have completed the spawn. Here’s some tips on what your next move should be. […]

Catfish

Finding flathead catfish

April 20, 2022 Phillip Gentry

Flathead catfish exist in many reservoirs and small lakes across the state of Mississippi, but seem to do better in areas with moving water. […]

Crappie/Bream

Locating spring crappie

February 17, 2022 Phillip Gentry

When the calendar rolls over to March, anglers can expect to catch crappie in a number of different ways. Here’s some tips to help. […]

Kayak anglers can extend their season into the winter as long as they layer up for warmth. (Photo by Phillip Gentry)
Field Notes

Layer up for wintertime kayak fishing

February 7, 2022 Phillip Gentry

Don’t stop kayak fishing just because its winter. Layer up to stay warm and safe while reeling in cold-weather fish. […]

Crappie/Bream

Long-lining with the Duck Dynasty’s crappie wizard

July 22, 2021 Phillip Gentry

Duck Dynasty’s John Godwin knows his stuff when it comes to crappie fishing, and one of his favorite ways to catch them is long-lining. […]

Crappie/Bream

7 tips to keep fish, bait alive in summer

June 24, 2021 Phillip Gentry

Increasing dissolved oxygen in a livewell or bait tank is the best of several ways to keep fish alive longer in the summer heat. […]

Field Notes

How to hook a flounder

June 21, 2021 Phillip Gentry

Giving a flounder time to grab a bait and get it ready to slide down its throat will usually result in a good hookset. […]

Crappie/Bream

Make it, take it crappie fishing: D-I-Y tackle for slabs

May 19, 2021 Phillip Gentry

Mississippi guide Torch Tindle catches loads of slab crappie on jigheads he makes in his shop. Learn about the D-I-Y crappie tackle. […]

Crappie/Bream

When it comes to bream fishing, mayflies are the real “lord of the flies”

April 22, 2021 Phillip Gentry

When mayflies start swarming just above the water, it’s time to break out your bream-fishing gear and get ready for action. […]

Catfish

Targeting catfish around Big Muddy’s wing dikes

March 25, 2021 Phillip Gentry

Mississippi River catfish gang up around these man-made, current-directing structures, making them great fishing holes year-round. […]

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