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July 22, 2026

Small streams can grow big flatheads. But whether they migrate or stay put during the winter seems to depend on their proximity to the Mississippi River.

Flathead catfish – Homebodies or migratory?

November 5, 2015 Hal Schramm

Numerous studies have described riverine flathead catfish as relatively sedentary, some even concluding that an individual flathead might not stray far from a single logjam. […]

Crappie are the big draw in November, when fishermen can find the three species — black, white and Magnolia — holding close on the ample fish attractors placed in Simpson Legion Lake.

Thanksgiving slabs — How to load up on Simpson County Lake’s fall crappie

November 1, 2015 Phillip Gentry

Simpson County Lake Manager John Lee wasn’t being flippant when he answered the question of the best place to catch fish this month. […]

If you love catfish but hate stinkbaits, try these “clean and healthy” alternatives.

‘Clean and healthy’ catfish baits

October 19, 2015 Brian Cope

Mike Spinks of Sumter, S.C., has branched out in other directions when searching for the perfect catfish bait. He goes with fruit and soap. […]

The number of Ross Barnett Reservoir boat ramps now closed due to the drought has risen to 10.

10 Barnett Reservoir ramps now closed

October 16, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Barnett Reservoir officials on Friday announced the closing of seven more boat ramps, bringing the total number to 10 that are unusable due to drought-related low water conditions.

The lake level was 295.3 on Friday, 2.2 feet below normal.

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Jim Danley’s yellow catfish added variety to the morning’s catch.

The pipeliner tight-liner

October 15, 2015 Jerald Horst

I thought that I was going to do a human interest story about an all-American country boy-type of youngster who just happened to catch the fish of a lifetime. […]

Don’t overlook planted cover any time for catching crappie, but especially during the fall.

Okatibbee Lake fish attractors packed with crappie

October 15, 2015 Phillip Gentry

One of the great things about being a crappie angler is that you can learn your trade at any number of lakes across the country. Seasonal crappie fishing patterns remain pretty similar in a variety of places and typically work interchangeably across wide geographic areas.

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For anglers wanting to mix some hunting in with their fishing, Okatibbee WMA offers good public options on the shores of the lake.

Nearby Okatibbee WMA worth visit

October 15, 2015 Phillip Gentry

Okatibbee Wildlife Management Area is located in the hilly, east-central region of the state approximately 10 miles northwest of Meridian near Collinsville. It is adjacent to Okatibbee Lake and offers sportsmen a double hunt/fish opportunity for October trips to the lake. […]

Cut the fat for beautiful catfish fillets

October 15, 2015 Jerald Horst

With a few easy strokes of his knife, Jim Danley shows how to produce mild-tasting, white-fleshed cutlets of fish from his big river catfish. […]

A dry-box or bag will hold a lot of water-sensitive gear you’ll want on your float.

Packing accessories for a float trip

October 15, 2015 David Hawkins

Just as the name implies, a dry bag is a storage device where items you’d rather not get soaked can make the trip. Within the bag can be another dry box, for the true essentials. And, of course, there is the ice chest. […]