June 2012 Archives - Page 3 of 4 - Mississippi Sportsman

Duce Rods

June 1, 2012 Mississippi Sportsman

After building mostly custom rods for five years, Duce Rods is switching over to production rods with a twist. These unique rods were designed to decrease friction and allow for greater casting distance. […]

Franklin is a member of the original “Bomb Squad," preferring to troll Bomber Bait Company plugs over today’s newer and shinier crank baits.

Bomber crankbaits still a top producer

June 1, 2012 Phillip Gentry

Although “Mr. Ken” Franklin agrees the newer crankbaits look good and catch a lot of crappie, he’s a member of the original “Bomb Squad” and prefers to pull plugs made by the Bomber Bait Company. […]

De-Fishing Soap

June 1, 2012 Mississippi Sportsman

Specifically formulated for anglers, De-Fishing Soap eliminates fish and bait odors from hands and prevents them from spreading to clothing or furniture. […]

Once he locates a good school of white bass, Bates has several lures that he fishes to get them in the boat; all of them mimic small baitfish like shad, and most of them will work from top to bottom.

Under Wraps

June 1, 2012 Chris Ginn

For a lake that doesn’t have very many secrets, Lake Ferguson outside of Greenville holds at least one little tidbit close to its vest. […]

ABT Multi-Rig System

June 1, 2012 Mississippi Sportsman

Unlike other umbrella rigs on the market, ABT Lure Company’s new Multi-Rig System lets you make modifications to fit varying fishing conditions. […]

White bass go crazy for drop-shot rig

June 1, 2012 Chris Ginn

Terry Bates started experimenting with the drop-shot technique on Lake Ferguson a few years ago. He was looking for something that might entice white bass. […]

Flounder Fanatic

June 1, 2012 Mississippi Sportsman

Available in two different styles, the Bottom and the Jig, Flounder Fanatics puts the odds in the fisherman’s favor. The Flounder Fanatic Bottom comes in two weights (¾-ounce and 1½-ounce) and uses a lead body and a specially bent sideways hook so it better fits the flounder’s sideways mouth. […]