Bass Fishing
Vision Prop Limited Edition Buzz Bait
Leave it to someone with great vision for designing artificial lures to put a “boat prop-style” blade on a buzz bait that consistently catches bass coast to coast. […]
January 2013
Hog Hunting
A big-bore revolver hog hunt
I was sitting on an East Texas pipeline, cradling my 7 1/2-inch Ruger Super Redhawk in my lap, watching a pile of corn that had been scattered about the area and trampled with hundreds of hog tracks.
My hand cannon was stuffed with 335-grain hard-cast bullets in .454 Casull, a potent enough load in itself, but this went the extra step. These rounds were manufactured by Cor-Bon — a company that found its niche in the ammunition market by producing ammo that pushed the envelope. […]
Fishing
Semiautomatic fish finder operation
In the early days of automatic fish finder operation, I advised serious anglers to switch to manual mode where they could tune in a much better look at the underwater world. I think that has changed, and I now suggest that fishermen run their units in auto mode and just tweak the settings where they see problems. […]
Deer Hunting
Aging bucks on the hoof
Two of the cornerstone tenants of modern day “quality deer management” are herd monitoring and herd management. […]
Bass Fishing
Pet the Panther for big January bass
When I pick a place to fish, it’s because I know where the bass in that lake will be holding at this time of the year, and the lures and techniques that will make them bite. […]
Columns
Blacks, reds, stripes and specks
Are you looking for some fresh fish fillets for a Friday night fish fry? Then plan a trip to the coast this month. […]
Deer Hunting
When in doubt, back out
Busted! Ever happen to you? While slipping into your favorite hunting stand, playing the wind just right, sun at your back, sprayed down with scent killer, walking quietly in rubber boots, you slowly creep around the corner and BAM, there stands a huge buck right in the middle of the food plot blocking your access to the stand.
And he’s looking right at you.
What do you do now? […]
Ducks
Public-land ducks
Collinsville resident Justin Giles grew up hunting deer and small game, but more recently he became an avid duck hunter and caller. Giles has found that there are plenty of duck-hunting opportunities if you put in the time and effort to locate them. […]
Sidebars
Habitat improvement is the key
“We used to think and we were taught in forestry school that beavers were bad; however, over the years we’ve learned that it is a plus to have beavers and natural wetlands for recreational opportunities such as fishing and hunting,” Randy Pope said. “And it also adds value to your property if you ever want to sell or lease it.” […]
Ducks
Location and setup
“If you want to hunt ducks you’ve got to find some sweet spots off of the main lake and waterways in the area, and that means getting out and finding new water sources,” Jusin Giles said. “I’m looking for an area that will give them concealment, food and be located near roosting sites. […]
Content
Cover: January 2013
Michael Palamone killed this huge Simpson County deer in November. […]
Content
Cold Case — Tips for fishing for cold-water crappie
January is a time of new beginnings. A few souls actually make resolutions with the intention of keeping them, but for most the first month of a new year only marks the passing of the holiday season and time to return to the grind.
For crappie anglers across the state, however, January marks a time when crappie start to stir in the waters of the reservoirs of the Magnolia State.
Here are some tips for fishing for cold-water crappie.
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