Bass Fishing Archives - Page 58 of 86

June 21, 2026

Randall Tharp focused on isolated boat docks to find big fish during the Bassmaster Central Open on Ross Barnett Reservoir.

Tharp’s ‘simple’ plan pays off at Barnett

October 25, 2013 Bobby Cleveland

If there is a fishing lesson to be learned from last week’s Bassmaster Central Open on Barnett Reservoir, it is to keep fishing simple and never overlook the obvious. […]

The Boo Series provides the same advantages of an Umbrella Rig while staying legal for use in tournaments.

Booyah Boo Series

October 23, 2013 Don Shoopman

Two of America’s bass fishing legends turned artificial lure designers realized soon after the umbrella rig craze subsided somewhat that, indeed, the almighty mousetrap could be improved. […]

Arrest made in fisherman’s shooting death

October 16, 2013 Bobby Cleveland

A Jackson teenager has been arrested and charged with capital murder in Sunday’s shooting death of a fisherman in town for this week’s Bassmaster Central Open at nearby Barnett Reservoir. […]

The enticing saunter of a topwater walking plug can deliver big results in the fall.

Quartet of fall bass catchers

October 15, 2013 David A. Brown

For most of his fall creek missions, Web Collums depends on four baits: […]

When trout push into coastal creeks, crustacean imitators like the DOA Shrimp are tough to beat.

Down near the Gulf Coast, you’ll find fewer creeks and more bayous, ditches and sloughs branching off rivers like the Pearl, Biloxi, Jordan and Pascagoula. It’s a little different from the inland sweet waters, but there’s an often overlooked bass-fishing opportunity awaiting those who would seek it. […]

Will the shooting death of a Bassmaster Open angler in Jackson this weekend mean B.A.S.S. will avoid Mississippi? The fact is that bass tournaments often are held in cities that aren't known for being safe havens.

After Jackson tragedy, will B.A.S.S. ever come back?

October 15, 2013 Bobby Cleveland

The City of Jackson, Barnett Reservoir and all of Mississippi have a long history with the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, and its Bassmaster tournament circuit. […]

There are some big fish swimming in Lake Bogue Homa.

Lake Bogue Homa bass

October 15, 2013 Paul Elias

Bogue Homa Lake about 5 miles outside of Laurel is a relatively shallow lake with plenty of vegetation and live cypress trees. In October, with the first cool nights, the bass in this lake become very active. […]

Pete Ponds may be from the metro area and grew up fishing Barnett Reservoir, but he says that is not really an advantage.

Hot pattern will dictate Barnett BASS winner

October 14, 2013 Bobby Cleveland

There’s more than the simple home vs. away formula when it comes to predicting this week’s B.A.S.S. Central Open at Barnett Reservoir near Jackson. […]

When fall finds bass chasing shad schools in creeks, savvy anglers close in for the action.

Catch ’em in the Creeks: How to catch more fall bass when fishing in creeks

October 1, 2013 David A. Brown

It’s as predictable as sunrise, as traditional as college football. It’s the concentrated bass action that occurs each fall in creeks and backwaters throughout Mississippi. […]

Sunday was cool enough for Rick Cleveland to wear a wind shirt on Barnett Reservoir, but the fishing was hot enough to produce a limit of striped and hybrid striped bass like this 9-pounder.

Cooler weather, hotter striper action

September 30, 2013 Bobby Cleveland

I am a striper fisherman, one that proudly patrols the waters of Barnett Reservoir throughout the year looking for the big schools. […]

Orange Stripers

September 30, 2013 Mississippi Sportsman

This dish, which sounds harder than it is, can be made with striped and hybrid striped bass fillets between ½- and ¾-inch thick. […]

The Flip’n OUT will tempt big bass, as some tournament anglers testing prototypes learned.

Mister Twister Flip’n OUT

September 30, 2013 Don Shoopman

The Mister Twister Flip’n OUT, the latest in soft plastic creature baits, were scheduled to go on the market the first week of August. […]