Field Notes Archives - Mississippi Sportsman

May 8, 2021

Modern fishing lines 101: Braided

April 29, 2021 Will Martin

Today’s braided fishing lines offer anglers more choice in line characteristics than ever. Here’s what you need to know. […]

Modern fishing lines 101: Monofilament and fluorocarbon

April 29, 2021 Will Martin

Fishing lines are divided into three major types. Here’s what fishermen need to know about nylon monofilament and fluorocarbon. […]

Keep your plots in good order for this fall. Anything done now will make September workdays easier.

Hunting club honey-do’s

April 27, 2021 Andy Douglas

Now is a great time to patrol your hunting grounds, you may find that your place is in need of a little TLC. […]

5 gift ideas for the outdoors-loving mother

April 22, 2021 Will Martin

We asked our friends at Puglia’s Sporting Goods in Metairie for great great gift ideas for the outdoors-loving mothers in our lives. […]

Tips to preserve fish for mounting

April 22, 2021 Gina Rivere

Larry Matherne, owner of DeeDee’s Taxidermy, offers some tips for preserving a freshwater or saltwater fish for mounting. […]

Slurry of ice and saltwater keeps catch colder and easier to clean

April 12, 2021 Patrick Bonin

Capt. Mike Gallo creates a slurry of ice and saltwater in the ice chest to keep the fish colder, straighter and much easier to clean. […]

A little preventive maintenance goes a long way to keep your trailer on the highway and your boat running on the water after a winter of idleness.

Fix your boat and trailer before anything breaks

April 12, 2021 Brian Cope

April is a favorite month for many anglers, and it’s also a month when a lot of people break down, either with a flat or a stalled motor. […]

Pautzke’s Fire Dye will turn live minnows from their natural color to a handful of bright colors to attract gamefish — without otherwise affecting the bait.

Technicolor minnows will outproduce naturals

April 1, 2021 Dan Kibler

Pautzke’s Fire Dye will turn live minnows from their natural color to a handful of bright colors to attract gamefish. […]

It’s time to pattern your shotgun for turkey season

February 15, 2021 Brian Cope

Turkey season is coming up, so it’s time to pattern your shotgun with the right combination of choke tube and load size. […]

Adding casting distance will result in you reaching more fish.

Increase your casting distance

January 12, 2021 Jerry Dilsaver

No matter what species you’re fishing for, you’ll catch more fish if you increase the distance of your casts. […]

Fall bass fishing tips

October 25, 2020 Dustin Wilks

With these two fishing pattens, you can be well on your way to having a great November bass season in Mississippi. […]

If that high-tech depth finder doesn’t work properly, there’s a much better chance that there’s a wiring problem than some kind of trouble with the unit.

Problems with marine electronics? Check your wiring

October 5, 2020 Brian Cope

When marine electronics aren’t working properly, the culprit is often the wiring. Follow these tips to get to the bottom of the problem. […]

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