Tallulah Gorge State Park This past weekend the Practical Outdoorsman took the family camping. Brad and Bear took their families to Tallulah Gorge State Park: Tallulah Falls for some time of R&R, great food, and to catch the action of the annual water release at...

What is Limb Lining? Limb lining involves hanging baited hooks from tree branches that extend over water. The concept is beautifully simple: tie a strong line to a flexible branch, attach a hook and weight, add bait, and let nature do the rest. When a catfish takes...

Selecting the right color for your crappie jig can make the difference between a slow day and a livewell full of slabs. While there are countless colors available on the market, understanding how water clarity and sky conditions affect color visibility underwater will...

What is Dock Shooting? Dock shooting is a specialized technique where the angler uses a rod and reel more like a bow and arrow to “shoot” crappie jigs under boat docks, lifts, swimming platforms, and other structures. This method allows access to hard-to-reach places...