Bass Fishing
Tiny Trophy: Find huge bass in this small state lake
Neshoba County has a storied past: It has been the setting for murder mysteries, real and fictional, and is home to the famous annual Neshoba County Fair. […]
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Neshoba County lake a kid-friendly option
For Lee Sugg of Morton, Neshoba County Lake has a different appeal — one that involves the next generation of bass anglers. […]
Bass Fishing
Late spawner turns out to be Okatibbee Lake record
Okatibbee Lake has garnered a reputation among many locals as The Big O, The Dead Sea and a few other less-desirable names, as it traditionally has been a tough place to catch bass. While the crappie population has thrived with thousands of limits of perch caught each year, catching bass has been a problem for all but the most-accomplished anglers.
But Mississippi State University Bass Club member Taylor Odom proved in May that the lake holds some beastly bass when he sank a hook into a lake-record fish — a 10-pounder that bested the old record by a solid pound. […]
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Neshoba County Lake just right to beat the heat
When limited by heat to only a few hours of quality fishing a day, the state lake system of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is an excellent choice. […]
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Mississippi River insanity
Even with the Mississippi River at near-record low stages, James Turner of Vicksburg was still confident that at least one of his favorite jetties would be productive. […]
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Consistent Columbus
If bass fishing is your business, or just a pastime, Columbus Lake is a definite destination for you. […]
Bass Fishing
For anglers, it’s hunting season
This crazy summer weather in Mississippi has forced bass fishermen to become creative in their efforts to consistently find and stay on fish. […]
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The dark side of Bay Springs Lake
During July, I like to fish Bay Springs at night because the weather’s hot. Also, the bass — largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass — will feed better at night than they do in the daytime. […]
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Shaking things up
Charles Ellis fished his way around a riprap point while making pinpoint casts with a 4×4 Shaky Head rig and finesse worm. […]
Bass Fishing
Is it too hot for bass in July?
I’ve heard many an angler bemoan the summer months for fishing in Mississippi. I mean, there is no escaping that the atmospheric conditions usually prevailing this time of year in terms of the ambient temperature, as well as the humidity (which can be the worst of the two comfort factors), keep many fishermen at the house under the air conditioning. […]
Bass Fishing
Bass hiding under piers at Eagle Lake
Verifying reports of good bass fishing at Eagle Lake didn’t take long on a very warm, clear and windless summer morning.
First cast, first fish. […]
Bass Fishing
Shaking things up
Charles Ellis fished his way around a riprap point while making pinpoint casts with a 4×4 Shaky Head rig and finesse worm. Ellis worked the lure methodically yet deliberately until he suddenly dropped the rod tip and whipped the rod back and drove the steel hook home.
A lunker bass exploded through the water, shattering the smooth near-mirror finish of the surface. The lunker pushed the scales near 6 pounds, and was typical of the bass Ellis expects to catch on the Shaky head. […]