January 2014 Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Mississippi Sportsman

Rapalas and Sallys — Graham’s go-to lures

January 15, 2014 Sam Davis

When Kyle Graham fishes the Pascagoula River marsh for bass in January he has three go-to lures and a new one that he’s testing. […]

January inshore fishing

January 13, 2014 John E. Phillips

In January, lot of fish can be caught in the bays, around the bridges and up in the rivers that feed the bays on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. Here’s some tips for success. […]

All I want for Christmas is a pair of 600-gram Thinsulate, waterproof boots. Yep, it’s after Christmas by the time you read this, but, right now, before Christmas, I’ve been asked several times by my family members what I want for Christmas. […]

Lakes and ponds in winter

January 6, 2014 Hal Schramm

I hear anglers talk a lot about how a fish’s metabolism slows in cold water, that they eat infrequently or that it takes a slow presentation because the fish can’t swim fast. […]

Nuisance wildlife hunting

January 1, 2014 John J. Woods

With the deer hunting seasons quickly drawing to a close and some time remaining before thoughts turn to turkey hunting, many hunters look for additional opportunities to hunt. […]

Wildgame Innovations Sugar Beet Crush

January 1, 2014 Mississippi Sportsman

Add Sugar Beet Crush to your automatic feeder as a high-fat, high-protein feed topper that’ll keep deer returning to your site. This one-of-a-kind attractant contains real sugar beets crushed and blended with processed beans and can help you start growing bigger deer. […]

Original Henry Rifle

January 1, 2014 Mississippi Sportsman

In 2013 Henry Repeating Arms announced the return of the Original Henry Rifle. This legendary firearm features a hardened brass receiver with the same tensile and yield strength as steel; a one piece, 24 ½-inch octagonal barrel/tubular feed; a genuine American fancy walnut buttstock and a classic folding ladder rear sight paired with a traditional blade front sight. […]

The Rut Stuff

January 1, 2014 John J. Woods

If ever the cards are stacked in favor of a deer hunter, it is during the rut. Typically this is the phase of a buck’s life when hormonal trends focus on the business of procreation, with less regard for personal safety. Obviously, with mating involved, the piece of the puzzle fulfilled by the doe component must be considered. […]