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Slip-float slabs — Top fishing tips for wintertime crappie
In most activities, a slip-up is a bad thing. Botched snap that leads to a recovered fumble, dropping an easy fly ball, missing that breakaway slam dunk — all bad.[…]
Statewide LA
Bass Fishing
The One-Two Punch
It’s great when that first cast meets with aggressive reception, but often, it takes some dialing in to determine the fish’s preference. Notwithstanding the oft-proven merits of junk fishing, a handful of examples show us that certain lure pairings hold particularly strategic benefit.[…]
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Cover: February 2014
February is the best time to target crappie, and this issue contains tips for putting them in the boat — and the seven water bodies that should be on your itinerary.[…]
Fishing
Shimano Chronarch CI4+
Shimano’s Chronarch CI4+ baitcasting reels feature Shimano’s new SVS Infinity brake system, which controls spool speed for precision casting. An external adjustment knob also provides for quick, precise adjustments for either the conditions or when you switch baits.[…]
Hunting
Beretta gun cases
Beretta’s B1 Signature Line of field-tested gun cases and bags embody the superior design, unmatched quality and impeccable taste that define the Beretta sportsman.[…]
Columns
Hey, ray, what you say?
At least that is what some shrimpers say they hear. The animal that they have nicknamed “choo-choo” for the whoofing sound that it makes after it hits the deck of a shrimp boat is known by scientists as a cownose ray, Rhinoptera bonasus. […]
Freshwater Fishing
SuperCat Rods
Available in six lengths and actions, for small stream channel cats to big water blues and flatheads, Rippin Lips’ new SuperCat Series features the perfect balance of extreme strength and toughness with a light, sensitive side.[…]
Fishing
Maui Jim’s On the Water Collection
Maui Jim knows anglers want sunglasses that will combat the sun’s harsh rays and glare.[…]
Hunting
HuntStand Lite
TerraStride Inc. has created a smartphone app that is a must-have tool for hunting and land management. HuntStand Lite was designed to work in both online and offline environments and puts many useful features right at your fingertips.[…]
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2014 Turkey Forecast
Spying on mothers walking their children is considered inappropriate in most cultures — unless, of course, you’re eyeballing turkeys for the annual poult survey that gives interested parties a reasonable forecast for upcoming turkey seasons.[…]
Hunting
MeoStar R2 Riflescope Series
The 30mm MeoStar 1-6×24 RD is not only the first in Meopta’s new MeoStar R2 riflescope line, but also Meopta’s first riflescope with a 6x zoom ratio. The new MeoStar delivers a crystal clear image and features the brand-new RD8 illumination system.[…]
General
Digital Treasures: Repel
The Repel case has a triple-action protective seal that ensures no water can reach your iPad, while at the same time not interfering with screen function or clarity.[…]
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Hot Rods — Handcrafted rods make a difference
Dawg! What a job!
Here I was in the heart of Terrebonne Parish, field testing handcrafted rods on speckled trout with a “rod master” and a “master of rods.”
I actually get paid to do this.[…]
Columns
Catch-and-release hurting bass fishing
Old dogs can learn new tricks. Proof of that came in January when the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ Mike Wood announced that slot limits should be dropped on six lakes that have been part of the state’s quality-lakes system for more than 20 years.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hunter enjoys week-of-a-lifetime in the Atchafalaya Basin
Three Basin bucks.
Twenty-nine total points.
All in a matter of seven days.[…]
Deer Hunting
Rage creates SS broadhead especially for women, youth hunters
Bowhunting has become extremely popular with women and kids, and Rage has created the SS broadhead specifically designed for shorter draw lengths and lighter draw weights.[…]