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April 27, 2026

Helpful hints for fall crappie

October 15, 2017 David A. Brown

For fall crappie work, consider these eight finer points to help you catch your limit during the fall months. […]

Big crappie don’t have trouble finding shad to eat in the fall, because they can eat larger baitfish.

Fall: A time of fishing changes

October 11, 2017 Hal Schramm

Most of Mississippi has enjoyed a relatively cool summer, but its waters still got “summer hot.” With August and September gone, nights are cooler, days are shorter and the sun is far less intense. […]

Trolling the transition – Can’t miss September crappie tips

October 1, 2017 David A. Brown

As shad make their way into creeks and coves, crappie will be right behind them. Here’s what you need to know to load up this fall. […]

This slab crappie also inhaled a Cajun Lures’ Slim Jimmy.

Slim Jimmys

September 27, 2017 Don Shoopman

Before there was a Cooyon Croaker, Kaplan-based Cajun Lures probably was best known for the little soft plastic that slayed sac-a-lait here, there and everywhere. […]

When the bite slows around brush piles, Terry Blankenship will hold his jig motionless at the same depth crappie are holding, and he can usually trigger a strike.

Top 7 tips for catching slabs in brush

September 18, 2017 Andy Crawford

Terry Blankenship’s passion is finding and catching crappie year-round. And the fish don’t stand a chance when the summer heat pushes fish out to deep, flooded brush and standing timber. […]

Fish Sensory Systems: Part 3

September 11, 2017 Hal Schramm

This final segment explores fishes’ ability to detect sound and water movement. These senses may have much more to do with feeding than formerly known or even thought. […]

Popular Lake Mary Crawford near Monticello has been closed for renovation.

Popular MDWFP lake closed for renovation

August 31, 2017 Bobby Cleveland

One of the most popular and productive lakes in the MDWFP’s State Lakes System has been drained to prepare for renovations, repair and restocking. […]

Fish Sensory Systems – Part 2

August 10, 2017 Hal Schramm

Much remains to be learned about exploiting the sense of smell to attract fish or make them bite. Which odors attract, which repel? […]

Night fishing musts

July 15, 2017 David Hawkins

When fishing at night, remember to pack these five items to be safe and also have a comfortable and fun time. […]

Steve Coleman replaces jigs with crankbaits and pushes them out the front of his boat in power trolling fashion.

Coleman and Capps love deep cranking

July 15, 2017 Phillip Gentry

For the last 20 years, the team of Ronnie Capps and Steve Coleman has been the team to beat on national crappie tournament circuits. The duo has developed tournament crappie tactics so successful that manufacturers began creating rods, rigs, and lures just for that style of fishing. […]

In the heat of the summer, some anglers find the heat of the day too oppressive and take to the water only after dark.

Safety is paramount

July 15, 2017 David Hawkins

It is vital that every safety precaution be set in place while fishing at night: […]

A number of set ups are used for power trolling, but most involve tandem jigs and a heavy weight to keep the baits down in the water column at faster trolling speeds.

One head, different colors

July 15, 2017 Phillip Gentry

Veteran crappie angler Les Smith highly recommends Road Runner jigheads for his style of power trolling. He said the balance of the jig, along with the additional flash provided by the spinner blade works well when power trolling. […]