Fishing
Calling Panther calls bass anglers
In June, I prefer to fish the 512-acre Calling Panther Lake located near the town of Crystal Springs. […]
Columns
Fishing
June is best of the salty months
Lenny Maiolatesi, captain of the Fighting Chicken, based in Ocean Springs and docked at David Harrison’s Marina, fishes offshore all year. Here, he shares with Sportsman readers tips for hooking up in offshore waters this month. […]
Fishing
Floods remind of batture’s value
As I write this column, the Mississippi River — the third largest river in the world — is 10 feet above flood stage, 2 feet below the record high and almost 20 feet above the average stage for this time of year. It’s a tense time for people who live and work along the Big River. […]
As Big As they Grow
Spring marked by many highs, lows
Wow! What a spring we’ve had. I can’t possibly cover everything related to weather, high water, high gas prices and crappie fishing in this little column, can I? […]
Bass Fishing
Nothing to hunt this month but bass
If somebody should happen to ask me advice about bass fishing, I would just laugh. I could count on one hand the number of largemouth bass I have fielded to the stringer. […]
As Big As they Grow
As Big As They Grow
We all have our favorite pastimes and hobbies. Golf, gardening, pitching horseshoes, family picnics, hunting and fishing are all good outdoorsy things to do, don’t you think? […]
Offshore Fishing
May kicks off saltwater action
Danny Pitalo of Biloxi, the owner of Gorenflo’s Tackle Shop and Marina Store and Point Cadet Fuel & Ice beside the Isle of Capri Resort and Casino, has his finger on the pulse of Mississippi saltwater fishing. Every day, anglers pull up to his marina to gas up and buy bait and tackle before fishing offshore and inshore. […]
Deer Hunting
Woods Wise
Deer hunters who only plant fall wildlife food plots are missing half the point. […]
Bass Fishing
Lunker Lines
This month, you need to head to Tunica Cutoff, a big oxbow lake off the Mississippi River. […]
Ask Captain Paul
Ask Capt. Paul
“What are the best types of maps?” […]
Bass Fishing
Gettin Fresh
Looking for the best place in the Magnolia State to spend a day bass fishing? Information provided by cooperating fishing clubs and tournament organizations can help you point your bass rig in the right direction. […]
Fishing
April kicks salt water into high gear
In April, the Mississippi Gulf Coast fishing really starts to heat up. You’ll find almost any type of fish you want to catch available this month. […]