Bass Fishing
Surefire post-spawn — How to catch sulking bass
Even though she doesn’t do most of the work, the rigors of ensuring the survival of her species take a lot out of a gal. […]
Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing
Bass Trap back in action
A machinist’s touch has made all the difference in the world to a spinnerbait made in the Sportsman’s Paradise. Just ask some bass anglers by the name of Shaw Grigsby and Kevin Van Dam, who make sure they get their hands on the lure any time they get to Louisiana. […]
Bass Fishing
Thumper also returns
In addition to its trademark spinnerbait, Slam Dunk also has resurrected the Thumper jig. […]
Bass Fishing
Wacky Senko will finesse pre-spawn females
It might sound funny, and it certainly looks amusing, but a wacky-rigged stick worm is a tough rig to beat when the big females are staging for the spawn and the fishing conditions get tough. […]
Bass Fishing
Bassing at Bogue Homa turns on in March
You’ll find Bogue Homa Lake just a few miles out of Laurel, where I live. The fourth year of a lake being stocked is when you start catching bigger bass, and this will be about the fourth year for Bogue Homa. […]
Bass Fishing
Satisfaction: Helping pal get his biggest bass
Faced with a deadline to get a TV segment shot for that night, cameraman Wesley Harris and I couldn’t give in to the treacherous weather conditions Tuesday (March 5). […]
Bass Fishing
Prespawn Patrol - Tips for bass fishing success during the prespawn
Pickles and ice cream, donuts with lots of sprinkles, Cheese Whiz and anything with chocolate – pregnancy cravings are a fact of life, for a soon-to-be mom eating for two (or more).
Expectant bass might not crave anything odd, but they’re all about packing their bellies for their forthcoming spawn. Learn where and how to locate these fish and you can, ahem, “expect” your own delivery of rod-bending fun.
First, consider the basics of where they’ll spawn. Creeks, coves, backwater canals. Pretty much any shallow habitat with good sunlight and some type of cover will do. […]
Bass Fishing
Make connection on prespawn bass
With any prespawn bait, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Greg Hackney said fluorocarbon is essential during cold spells. […]
Bass Fishing
Come together — Why Ross Barnett Reservoir’s old bass-fishing holes are producing again
Common ground isn’t so common anymore.
Politics empowers us to believe our side is always right. […]
Bass Fishing
BOOYAH spinnerbait combines maximum vibration with maximum strength
The old cliche about spinnerbaits being underwater crescent wrenches because they are adjustable to any fishing situation might be played out, but Brandon resident and Ross Barnett regular Mike Murphy believes there are just as many differences between spinnerbaits in their packaging as there are changes anglers can make to them once they take them out. […]
Bass Fishing
Fishing the fish is more productive, bass tournament director says
If you were fishing a national bass tournament on your home lake, where would you fish? […]
Bass Fishing
Private Neshoba County lake gives up 12-pounder
Steve Grace launched his bass boat on Lake Neshoba just before noon on Feb. 15, one of the few we’ve had with sunshine this year. Grace and partner Jeff Collum had a little time off from work and decided to try the bass on a beautiful February day.
“We pulled up on a flat right off of a main point and tried to locate some bass,” Grace said. “We knew it was early and they wouldn’t be pulled up tight to the point yet, but we figured we might catch some near there, since there was deep water right off the flat.” […]